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An argument against the rural resort

By Linda Ryder It would be a terrible mistake for the Cheatham County Commission to approve the proposed development of a luxury “rural retreat” at the current Bell’s Reserve property, next door to the Narrows of the Harpeth. Allowing this or any high-density development there would irreparably harm the

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Let’s consider the good about the rural resort

By Michael Coldwell, a commissioner on the Kingston Springs Board of Commissioners, and a board member of the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce. Every so often, a community gets the chance to grab the brass ring, hit the bullseye or win the jackpot. For south Cheatham County, that chance is

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And Then There's This... Living in Past Tense

By disposition, I am a weeper. My tears flow copiously when I think of slaves kidnapped, tortured, degraded and worked to death, miners massacred for unionizing, little Indian kids cruelly separated from their families and parents grief-stricken for sons and daughters killed in wars. Whatever my cardiac deficiencies may be,

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Jason Knight declares candidacy for 7th Congressional District

Jason Knight announced his campaign for Tennessee’s soon-to-be-vacant 7th Congressional District.

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Mahoney Knows Homes: Growing, Growing, Gone?

“Mahoney Knows Homes” is the Gazette’s newest 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. As the landscape of downtown Kingston Springs changes

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HHS football celebrates memorable season, end of a legacy

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Local book review: Wilderness & Wonder: An Illustrated Guide to the National Parks

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Opinion: Elect legislators who will do their job

By Elena Roser, vice chair of Cheatham County Democrats and county resident Tennessee’s state constitution gives the legislature the responsibility to fund public schools. Article XI, Section 12 reads, “The state of Tennessee recognizes the inherent value of education and encourages its support. The General Assembly shall provide for

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Looking back, moving forward: Mayor Gross' reflections on serving community

By Kingston Springs Mayor Tony Gross Serving as the Mayor of Kingston Springs has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I love this vibrant little river town and its people. I have had the privilege of serving the town of Kingston Springs for nearly twelve years, with

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Celebrating our first year; welcoming Vol. 2

Dear Readers, As I reflect on the past year as founder and editor-in-chief of the Kingston Springs Gazette, I am filled with gratitude and excitement. This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I am deeply thankful to each of you who has supported us along the way. With

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Opinion: Systemic changes must happen

By Krystle James, former chair of Cheatham County Democrats and county resident Editor's note: This article has been updated to remove non-opinions and information that could not be independently verified. Cheatham County isn’t safe under the supervision of Franklin Wilkinson, building commissioner. A community staple in the

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The yard sale follies

Imagine, if you will, a drone circling high over Kingston Springs Saturday morning on May 11, its powerful camera catching all the comings and goings attending the town's annual yard sale – the increased traffic flow, the cluttered on-road parking, the sea of table tops at 34 different sites