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Haynes receives DAR Conservation Award

Jan 29, 2025 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Sherry Mitchell

From left: Committee Chair Jane Mankin, Chapter Regent Cindy Rouch and award winner Michelle Haynes. SUBMITTEDGeneral Jethro Sumner Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented its 2024 Conservation Award to Michelle Haynes. She is Tennessee’s first licensed female auctioneer and first female real estate broker in Sumner County, and has been an exemplary conservationist in our community for over 50 years.
Business reopens after renovations

Jan 29, 2025 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Sherry Mitchell

Business reopens after renovationsGold’s Gym Hendersonville kicked-off their recent reopening with a ribbon cutting event with the Hendersonville Chamber. SUBMITTED
Carter’s Liquidation Finds opens Portland storefront

Jan 28, 2025 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Sherry Mitchell |Bonnie Fussell

Michael Carter stands behind the counter of Carter’s Liquidation Finds, which he and his father, Ray Carter recently opened. SUBMITTEDMichael Carter and his father, Ray Carter opened Carter’s Liquidation Finds a few days before Christmas. The Carters had been running a similar online store from their home, and it had become a bit chaotic, according to Michael. In addition, they had set up at flea markets and sold on Facebook Marketplace.
‘Sweetheart’ event scheduled for Feb. 14

Jan 28, 2025 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Sherry Mitchell |Bonnie Fussell

BY BONNIE FUSSELLThe Portland SunDinner Temple Theatre will host the upcoming Sweetheart Dinner and Show. FILECouples looking for a special place to celebrate Valentine’s Day won’t have to look far. The Portland Preservation Foundation (PPF) has just the event, and it’s downtown at the Temple Theatre. The Sweetheart Dinner and Show will be held on Feb.14 at 6 p.m. Guests will have a delicious dinner followed by a concert by Davis and Davidson featuring classical love songs.
Rippy named new children’s librarian

Jan 27, 2025 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Sherry Mitchell |Bonnie Fussell

Lauren Rippy (l) with Linda Ackerman (r), outgoing children’s librarian. SUBMITTEDLauren Rippy has been named children’s librarian at the Portland Library of Sumner County. She replaces Linda Ackerman who retired after 29 years in that position,Rippy is currently the library director at Westmoreland Public Library. She joined the library in 2021. She described her three years as director as a wild three years, as she learned the ins and outs of running a library.
Liberty Creek Elementary traffic sparks safety concerns

Jan 23, 2025 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Sherry Mitchell |Abbey Nutter |Hendersonville Standard

Traffic congestion at 3:30 p.m. on a school day after turning onto Latimer Lane from Hunters Lane, approaching the intersection with Long Hollow Pike. SUBMITTEDEven before Liberty Creek Elementary School, High School and Middle School were built, Hunters Lane resident Noreen Gibbens and her neighbors had their concerns about the traffic the schools would generate. She describes her road as a typical, two-lane country road, where a hill creates a blind spot for her driveway and others nearby.
County wants parking garage payment

Jan 22, 2025 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Sherry Mitchell |Janet Carole Scott

The new downtown parking garage opened in 2024 and provides parking for courthouse patrons, as well as those doing business in the city. JANET SCOTTIn the Sumner County Commission Budget Committee meeting on Monday, Jan. 13, a discussion ensued concerning a payment due from the City of Gallatin for $907,496—the final amount Gallatin owes for its share of the construction costs for the parking garage located on Franklin Street in Gallatin.
Hendersonville celebrates life of fallen hero

Jan 21, 2025 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Sherry Mitchell |Rick Murray |Hendersonville Standard

A contingent of firefighters escort Hendersonville Engine 5 as it transports the coffin bearing late Fire Captain Don Dallenbach on Jan. 17. RICK MURRAY The Dallenbach family (L-R) Dylan, Sierah, Drew, Emily and Denise, touch the coffin of their late father and husband, Hendersonville Fire Captain Don Dallenbach, during a graveside service on Jan. 17. RICK MURRAYOn Friday Jan.
Local man charged with animal cruelty after family pet dies

Jan 21, 2025 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Sherry Mitchell |Abbey Nutter |Hendersonville Standard

BY ABBEY NUTTERHendersonville StandardRichard CoomesA man has been arrested in Hendersonville after a family’s pet cat was shot with an arrow. On Jan. 12, a resident of Allen Court in Hendersonville reported that someone had shot their cat with an arrow. The cat was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic, where it passed away. An investigation by the Hendersonville Police Department led officers to a neighbor, Richard Coomes, 61.
House Republicans call on NCAA to reverse policy allowing men to compete against women

Jan 19, 2025 | mainstreetmediatn.com | Sherry Mitchell

Johnny GarrettTennessee House Republicans recently called on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to protect the integrity of women’s sports by immediately reversing its controversial decision to allow male athletes to compete as females. The request, signed by all 75 members of the Tennessee House of Representative’s Republican Caucus, coincides with the NCAA’s annual convention that kicked off Jan. 14 in Nashville.