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Harpeth High School celebrates 102 graduates

4 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Cate Burgan18 hours ago3 min readHarpeth High School (HHS) recognized the 102 graduates in its class of 2025 on the evening of Thursday, May 22 under the lights of their very own football field. Nearly half of this year’s graduates completed their high school career with an honors distinction. The class of 2025 is the second in the history of HHS to graduate with this honors distinction. The tradition began last year.
Newly-elected Kingston Springs Commissioner Lauren Hill steps down

4 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Cate Burgan16 hours ago2 min readDuring the Town of Kingston Springs Board of Commissioners Special Called Business Meeting on May 28, newly-elected Commissioner Lauren Hill announced that she will be stepping down from her role after nearly six months. Hill ran unopposed for a four-year term on the Board of Commissioners and was sworn in on Dec. 19, 2024. She stated that she is leaving her leadership role because she is moving out of town. Hill also served as the chair of the Planning Commission.
School year ends with threat to KSES

4 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Cate Burgan13 hours ago2 min readA suspect is in custody after several "threats of mass violence" shuttered the entire Cheatham County Schools District early on May 19, according to a post on the district's Facebook page. Kenneth John Smith, 46, of Springfield, was arrested by Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security agents on Monday, May 19, after allegedly making threats against three Cheatham County schools.
Kingston Springs kicks off summer with Food Truck Monday, Farmers Market

4 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Summer has officially started in Kingston Springs, with the town launching its annual Food Truck Monday Series and Farmers and Artisans Market. Food Truck Monday began in 2023 as another way to gather the community and enjoy local artists. Similar to last year, the first Food Truck Monday of 2025 was met with a rainy start, but that didn't stop locals from coming out.
“A place that feels like home”: Jack Mahoney wants to help you find yours

4 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

Cate Burgan15 hours ago5 min readBefore he ever planned to live in Kingston Springs, Jack Mahoney was just a visitor – driving the scenic back roads near the Harpeth River with his wife during a trip to Nashville. But one thought stuck with him that day in 2016: “I want to live here.” Years later, that feeling became reality.
SKYKING Pizza launches ‘picnic’ space for community dining, events

4 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

A favorite Main Street destination is getting even better. As SKYKING Pizza marks its 12th anniversary this summer, the popular local eatery is expanding in a way that brings more food, fun and community connection to Kingston Springs. Behind the restaurant, SKYKING is opening a new outdoor space called SKYKING Picnic.
TNKids Nutrition brings free summer meal program to Kingston Springs, Pegram families

4 weeks ago | ksgazette.com | Cate Burgan

As school lets out and summer begins, TNKids Nutrition is stepping in to help fight food insecurity in Cheatham County. The free summer meal program, which began May 21 and runs through Aug. 6, will provide free weekly food boxes to children and families across the area — including right here in Kingston Springs and Pegram. The boxes, which include a combination of shelf-stable and frozen items, are packed with enough food to provide seven breakfasts and seven lunches each week.
KSES taps Howell as principal

1 month 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’

1 month 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

1 month 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