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Obituary: W.J. Hall of Craggie Hope
W.J. Hall, age 88 of Craggie Hope, passed away on March 24 in his home surrounded by family. He was born on April 7, 1936, in Nashville to the late Willie Hall and Martha Jane Baggerly. W.J. was married for over 69 years to the love of his
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Obituary: Amanda Patterson Hinkle
Amanda Patterson Hinkle, age 54 of Kingston Springs, was born on Aug. 16, 1970, and departed this life on April 1, leaving behind a legacy rich in love, laughter and a spirit that was as boundless as the night sky she so adored. A devoted follower of Jesus, Hinkle embraced
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Word on the Street: New HMS principal; The ARK’s 7,000 pounds of food; Events around town ramping up
The Kingston Springs Gazette is here to spotlight the stories that matter most to our community. Our new column, Word on the Street, features updates about our neighbors, local businesses and important events. Check out the Word on the Street for April 5 below. Do you have a bite-size
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Harpeth River crests at 28 feet; More rain expected
The Harpeth River in South Cheatham County crested at nearly 28 feet on April 3 following an evening of severe weather. The river rose quickly once the rain started, measuring just under four feet before the onset of the rain at 3 a.m. By 5:30 p.m., it
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And Then There's This...The Butterfly Effect of Ray Brack
The concept of the “butterfly effect” is that a small stimulus — say the flapping of a butterfly's wings — can with time, distance and accretion result in a large consequence — say a tornado. Ray Brack was our family's butterfly. Between 1960 and 1970, I had taught writing,
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ARK plants community garden behind SKYKING
The ARK Community and Resource Center is building a community garden in the green space behind SKYKING Pizza on Main Street. ARK director, Mike Turpin, is partnering with local Whitney Gorbett, the founder of Woven Philanthropy, to connect the community to the project. The duo has also built out two
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Harpeth Middle School principal stepping down
Harpeth Middle School (HMS) principal Audra Williams announced on March 12 that she is stepping down from her leadership role. Williams has served as the HMS principal since 2019, and has held a variety of positions since joining the Cheatham County School District 17 years ago in 2008. Williams said
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Library Board proposes smaller building for new Kingston Springs location
The Cheatham County Library Board of Trustees during its March 16 meeting agreed that a new library around 7,000 square feet would be sufficient enough to accommodate all South Cheatham residents as well as meet state standards. Spearheaded by Bob Perry, the chair of the board’s Building and
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And Then There's This...When Words are Bread Crumbs
I don't know how I came to love words more than material objects. But that's how the cards fell. To me, words were palpable. I could pick them up, hold them to my ear, twist and turn them this way and that until I got just
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Kingston Springs Gazette to host storytelling series in celebration of town’s 60th anniversary
In honor of Kingston Springs’ 60th anniversary of incorporation, the Kingston Springs Gazette is excited to announce the launch of a new event series, “Straight from the Source.” This series will provide a unique opportunity to hear from longtime residents of Kingston Springs as they share their stories and reminisce
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Pegram mayor tapped to lead HHS football program
Harpeth High School has tapped Pegram Mayor Charles Morehead, 67, to serve as its new head football coach, following the retirement of longtime coach Doug Loope. Morehead, who has deep ties to the school’s football program, will step into the role after Loope’s remarkable 34-year tenure, which