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Kingston Springs paints new pickleball court
The Town of Kingston Springs announced earlier this month that it plans to convert the basketball court at City Park into a “multi-sport area with the addition of a pickleball court.” According to the town, the basketball court will be resurfaced and painted this month to include pickleball on one
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And Then There's This...Enter the Elephant Attendant
In spite of being terrified of speaking in public, I've always been drawn to acting and stage production, partly by the actual performances, of course, but mostly by the nuts and bolts involved in bringing a play to opening night. I'm kind of like the circus
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HMS taps Susie Kephart as new principal
Just two weeks after Harpeth Middle School (HMS) Principal Audra Williams announced she was stepping down, the district named Susie Kephart as her replacement. Kephart – who currently serves as the assistant principal at Cheatham Middle School – will step into her new role upon Williams’ departure on July 1. Kephart is
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Cheatham County Museum to host grand opening
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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 piece
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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