Cate Burgan

Kingston Springs

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KSES taps Howell as principal

3 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Cate Burgan10 hours ago1 min readBen Howell, Harpeth High School (HHS) alumnus and former HHS teacher, has been tapped to serve as the Kingston Springs Elementary School (KSES) principal beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The Cheatham County School District (CCSD) announced in April that current KSES Principal Andrea Bledsoe was chosen by the district to serve as its new behavior coordinator.
Town of Kingston Springs to create ‘Economic Development Task Force’

3 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Cate Burgan7 hours ago3 min readNewly elected Town of Kingston Springs Commissioner Michael Coldwell proposed an idea during the board’s May meeting to create a task force that would address long-term community goals around strategic planning and economic development. According to Coldwell, the task force would be temporary and not hold legislative authority but instead take on an advisory role.
Harpeth Band marches forward under new leadership

3 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Cate Burgan5 hours ago3 min readThe rhythmic sound of drums, the gleam of polished brass, and the sharp snap of crisp new uniforms – there’s a new energy pulsing through the Harpeth Band Program. Under the dedicated leadership of Chris Vaughn at Harpeth Middle School (HMS) and Hayden Upperman at Harpeth High School (HHS), the southern cluster’s music education is not just surviving – it's flourishing. Subscribe to ksgazette.com to keep reading this exclusive post. Recent PostsSee All
Pegram Elementary stages free performance of 'The Lion King'

3 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

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Pegram Elementary to stage ‘The Lion King’ May 9

1 month ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School (PEFAMS) was awarded a grant from Disney through the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) to support its upcoming production of “The Lion King” on Friday, May 9 at 6 p.m.The play – directed by 4th grade English teacher Megan Judge – will feature 26 elementary-aged students.
Nashville developer sets sights on 500 acres near Narrows

1 month ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Nashville developer Michael Hayes, CEO of C.B. Ragland, has his sights set on a property of more than 500 acres near the Narrows of the Harpeth in Kingston Springs to build a resort inspired by Blackberry Farm in East Tennessee. Hayes – who made it clear that his team is "really early in our diligence process" – said the project they are thinking about developing will consist of 80 small, one bedroom cottages with 40 additional houses that are also part of the resort property.
Jollifrogs marks successful first month on Main Street

1 month ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

This article is sponsored by Jollifrogs. It has been just over one month since the local, women-owned collective on Main Street in Kingston Springs rebranded from Fred and Mary’s – a sustainable homegoods store – to Jollifrogs – a family boutique. Jollifrogs officially opened their doors after a little over a month of renovations on March 25 just in time to help the community prepare for spring and Easter.
Town of Kingston Springs fights aging wastewater system amid active lawsuit

1 month ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

The lawsuit by Tennessee Riverkeeper – filed in the U.S. District Court in October 2024 – alleges that the Town of Kingston Springs has done nothing to limit unacceptable levels of toxic sewage being dumped into the Harpeth River, including E. coli and chlorine. The town has a permit from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) that allows it to discharge treated wastewater into the Harpeth River.
KSES Principal Bledsoe takes on new role

1 month ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Kingston Springs Elementary School (KSES) Principal Andrea Bledsoe was tapped to serve as the new behavior coordinator for the Cheatham County School District (CCSD), according to an April 8 announcement. Bledsoe has served as the lead at KSES since 2023, initially replacing long-time Principal Lucas Winstead. The district said it will begin the process to hire Bledsoe’s replacement at KSES for the 2025-2026 school year.
Kingston Springs Planning Commission hears concept for 37-acre retreat along Harpeth

1 month ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Beaux Land Development presented an initial concept to the Town of Kingston Springs Planning Commission on April 10 for a new commercial development at the empty lot along East Kingston Springs Road between Harpeth High School and Tyler Technologies.