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Top 10 stories of 2025
Take a look back on 2025 with us as we break down the top 10 stories of the year – chosen by you, our readers.
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Kingston Springs approves manhole repairs as sewer bills expected to rise $17–$20
Kingston Springs commissioners voted Dec. 5 to move forward with a $560,000 manhole rehabilitation project, the least expensive of the options before them, after a split board ultimately agreed to repair only about 60% of the town’s failing manholes to meet a Dec. 15 state deadline. The vote
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Rural resort zoning discussion returns to Planning Commission agenda
After a six-week hiatus, Cheatham County’s Planning Commission revisited the idea of creating a “Rural Resort District” at its Dec. 4 meeting. The discussion lasted about 45 minutes and involved a review of a draft zoning amendment prepared by the Greater Nashville Regional Council. Michael Hayes, CEO of C.
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Cheatham schools awarded $20,000 in A.O. Smith–Chamber education grants
The Cheatham County School District has received $20,000 in education grants for the 2025–2026 school year through a partnership between A.O. Smith and the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce. Sixteen educators across the district were awarded funding through the Chamber of Commerce following a competitive application process
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Kingston Springs Housing Market Update: November Recap
This year, it seems we can just throw all expectations of seasonal trends out the window! Typically one of the slowest times in the year, this November was action packed in the Kingston Springs housing market. Let's take a quick look at some interesting data points from the
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Van Epps wins District 7 seat by narrow margin, sworn in ahead of 2026 re-election cycle
Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special election by a narrow margin on Dec. 2 and has been sworn in to serve the remainder of the term through 2026, when he will be required to run again in the regular election cycle. Van Epps’ victory follows
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Pegram Alderman Miranda Montgomery named State Historic Preservation Officer
This is a press release from the Tennessee Historical Commission The Tennessee Historical Commission (THC) announced that Town of Pegram Alderman Miranda Christy Montgomery has been named the State Historic Preservation Officer and will additionally serve as the Interim Executive Director for the THC. Montgomery joined the Tennessee Historical Commission
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KS Board delays decision on manhole project as questions loom over costs, lagoon repairs, possible system sale
The Kingston Springs Board of Commissioners delayed action Thursday, Nov. 20 on its wastewater manhole rehabilitation project after an hour of discussion over grant funding, rising repair costs and the possibility of selling the town’s sewer system.
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KSES named Reward School for fifth straight year; Cheatham County designated ‘Advancing’ district
Kingston Springs Elementary School has been named a Tennessee Reward School for the fifth consecutive year, the Cheatham County School District announced Nov. 21.
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Major residential projects planned along McCrory Lane near Pegram
Several large residential developments are moving forward along Highway 70 and McCrory Lane just inside Davidson County, bringing hundreds of new housing units to an area that sits directly on the Cheatham County line. While the projects fall under Nashville’s jurisdiction and new residents will not be zoned for
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South Cheatham educators honored with district-level awards
Two South Cheatham educators — Pegram Fine Arts Magnet School Principal Sarah Spain and Harpeth High School teacher Will Mattingly — have been named District Principal and District Novice Teacher of the Year, respectively, for the Cheatham County School District. Both are being recognized not only for their dedication to students, but
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Mahoney Knows Homes: Holiday Open House Dec. 6
“Mahoney Knows Homes” is the Gazette’s expert real estate column. Author Jack Mahoney is a realtor in Kingston Springs who is driven by a mission to deliver top-tier service, trusted market insight and meaningful value to the community he calls home. The holiday season is here! A time for