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mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
The Portland Genealogy Club, which meets at the Portland Public Library of Sumner County, held its 100th meeting on May 3, 2025. The club began its eighth year in February. SUBMITTEDKen Thomson presented Portland Library Clerk Paula Shannon with a “Boneshaker Gift” for directing The Portland Genealogy Club to its 100th meeting. The actual gift was a vase.
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mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
The Goodguys 2025 Hot Rod of the Year Award went to Dave Kroona’s 1933 Willys, built by South City Rod and Custom. The car is shown leaving Advanced Plating in Portland on Friday, May 16, during a visit to the plant. SUBMITTEDPresident/CEO Steve Tracy of Advanced Plating, center, stands with Director of Goodguys Goodtimes Car Shows Andrew Ebel, Tracy, left, and Builder for Dutch Boys Automotive Paul Van Nuys, right.
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1 week ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
CEMC employees Emily Griffey, Chris Robinson, Seth Roberts and Michael Cox, along with Board of Directors President, Tommy Whittaker helped serve lunch at CEMC’s Member Appreciation Day on May 15, 2025. Pictured from left are Griffey, Robinson, Whittaker, Roberts and Cox. BONNIE FUSSELLCEMC employees grilled hot dogs for the CEMC Member Appreciation Day held May 15.
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1 week ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
Senior Center offers computer classesBONNIE FUSSELLPortland SunOne table of participants in the computer class at the Portland Senior Citizen Center, sponsored by the Greater Nashville Regional Council, gets instructions from Coda Davison. From left are Johnnie Freedle, Brenda Stewart, Beverly Cantrell, Davison and Glenda Akin. Center Director Jamie Rose is at back.
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2 weeks ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
Portland High School students Ava Terrance, left, and Hannah Beardslee, center, serve Gale Harris at the Rotary Club Pancake and Sausage Breakfast held at the First Baptist Church of Portland on May 10, 2025. BONNIE FUSSELLOver 900 people attended the Portland Rotary Club Pancake and Sausage Breakfast fundraiser, as it kicked off the 84th Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
From left: Vice Mayor Megann Thompson, Dr. John Bright Cage and wife Bonnie Cage pose with a proclamation from the City of Portland honoring him on his retirement. BONNIE FUSSELLDr. John Bright Cage stands with his wife, Bonnie, left, and his sister, JJ Hunter, right. BONNIE FUSSELLGuests at the retirement reception for Dr. John Bright Cage enjoy visiting with each other during the event.
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2 weeks ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
Seven-year-old Peyton Collins stands with her artwork display at the fourth annual Strawberry Art Showcase. BONNIE FUSSELLThe fourth annual Strawberry Art Showcase held at Richland Gym on May 8, 2025. BONNIE FUSSELLThird place Kids – Peyton Collins. BONNIE FUSSELLFirst place Kids – Mya Winkler. BONNIE FUSSELLSecond place Kids – Braxton Hancock. BONNIE FUSSELLFirst place Adults – Patricia Vasko. BONNIE FUSSELLSecond place Adults – Mike Lowery. BONNIE FUSSELLThird place Adults – Deborah Gray.
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2 weeks ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
Portland Community Education Foundation Board Chair William Lamberth presented scholarships from the foundation to Portland High School students at the 2025 Senior Awards Ceremony on May 8, 2025. He was assisted by fellow board member Sue Dye and School Board member Penny Barnes. Pictured from left are Lamberth, Dye, Wesley Woods, Jack Regen, Sam Hardin, Elizabeth Durrett, Devin Murray, Alexis Creekmore and Barnes.
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3 weeks ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
Strawberry Festival Quilt Show draws dozens of entriesBONNIE FUSSELLPortland SunRhonda Warden won Best Overall at the fifth annual Strawberry Festival Quilt Show. SUBMITTEDRhonda Parnell was the first-place winner in the Strawberry category at the fifth annual Strawberry Festival Quilt Show. SUBMITTEDCarol Beth Briley won first place in the Jelly Roll 500 Race Quilt category at the fifth annual Strawberry Festival Quilt Show.
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3 weeks ago | 
mainstreetmediatn.com | Chris Gregory |Bonnie Fussell |Portland Sun
Oak Grove Community Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Bowman and Public Relations Officer Angela Johns stand in front of the department’s fire engine holding the May online auction item. SUBMITTEDOak Grove Community Volunteer Fire Department’s June online auction item. Bids can be made on the department’s Facebook page. SUBMITTEDThe Oak Grove Community Volunteer Fire Department has initiated a new online fundraiser on its Facebook page, and each month there will be a new item to bid on.
