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mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Jon Shonebarger
I was privileged to have officiated the funeral of a dear friend recently. As an ordained minister of the Gospel, I have preached innumerable funerals for over 40 years. While the protocols of a funeral service have remained typically unchanged over the years, the preparation and delivery of the message have changed; at least for me. Over time, my pastoral services to the family of the deceased have also been for those for whom I have known personally.
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3 days ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
Portland shows raise funds to fight cancerBONNIE FUSSELLPortland SunThe Staying Alive Divas in the Slammer show raised over $33,000. Pictured from left are Rita Taylor, Kelly Short, Becky Jennings, Jackie Wilber and Ashley Berry. BONNIE FUSSELLEven the concession workers got in the slammer at the Staying Alive Divas in the Slammer show. Pictured from left are Ken Brewer, Kelly Dicky and Jim Donoho.
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3 days ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
Play tells story of WWII hero DossBONNIE FUSSELLPortland SunThe Highland Academy Drama Class presented ‘Just One More – The Faith of Desmond Doss’ on April 11, 2025. SUBMITTEDThe Drama Department at Highland Academy recently presented the play “Just One More – The Faith of Desmond Doss,” written by Autumn Grant. The play is about the faith, courage, and power of determination of Doss, who received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions during World War II.
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1 week ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Jon Shonebarger
The invitation to dinner had been humbly offered and eagerly accepted. A group of men arrived at the humble abode and bantered in casual conversation as the food was being spread upon the table. Simon, the householder, was a gracious host, providing a meal fit for a king. Having been mercifully healed from leprosy, he was grateful for the opportunity to demonstrate exemplary hospitality and heartfelt appreciation to Jesus and His company.
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1 week ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Abbey Nutter |Hendersonville Standard
Hendersonville firefighters are expressing their displeasure with Mayor Jamie Clary following comments made at his annual State of the City address on Friday, April 11. The comments under scrutiny touched on pay increases for fire personnel and referenced the late Don Dallenbach, a captain with the Hendersonville Fire Department who passed away in January from pancreatic cancer.
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1 week ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Abbey Nutter |Hendersonville Standard
Members of the Hendersonville community returned from a medical mission trip in Guatemala earlier this month, along with a February trip to Honduras. The Hendersonville Evening Rotary Club’s Guatemala trip is led by Dr. Bill Taylor, whose own trips to provide dental care in Guatemala began in 1984. During his trips, Taylor mainly provided tooth extractions but also performed fillings.
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1 week ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Abbey Nutter |Hendersonville Standard
A man faces an aggravated assault charge following a reported road rage incident in Hendersonville earlier this month. The Hendersonville Police Department arrested Samuel Jay Kirkingburg, 54, on April 2, 2025, after an alleged road rage incident at Rhythm Dodge, located at 1221 West Main St. in Hendersonville. According to an arrest affidavit, a victim of the incident reported that while driving to work that morning, he passed a vehicle he stated to be driving under the speed limit.
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1 week ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bob Goepfert
All holidays have traditions attached to them. For instance, at Christmas there are brightly lit trees and stockings hung by the chimney with care. With Easter Sunday happening this weekend, there will be more Easter Egg hunts around than you can shake a carrot at. Almost every community has its own form of an egg hunt.
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1 week ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
The Portland Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting and open house at its new location on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, as a very large group came to the event to support the Chamber. Jacob Haywood, minister of First Baptist Church of Portland, was asked to dedicate the building with a prayer. Chamber President/CEO Emily Groves welcomed those who had gathered outside on the campus to celebrate the opening of the new facility.
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1 week ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
Tennessee Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile and House Majority Leader William Lamberth spoke at the Portland Chamber of Commerce’s Capital Conversations on April 4, 2025. The subject of the conversations was the state’s $59.7 billion budget. The meeting was held at the new home of the Chamber. President/CEO of the Chamber Emily Groves welcomed everyone, and County Commissioner Mark Harrison opened the session with prayer. Both Haile and Lamberth acknowledged that they had served for 13 years.
