Local Government
Sumner County law director search committee meets Oct. 22
Sumner County's ad-hoc committee to select a new law director meets Thursday, Oct. 22, at 3:30 p.m. in Gallatin, with public comment available at the session.
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Sumner County seeks consultant to update 2035 land-use plan
Sumner County has issued a request for qualifications seeking a land-planning consultant to update the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, with proposals due Nov. 17 and the finished plan expected by January 2028.
Local Government
Bush's school board campaign donates to Hendersonville alderman race
Scotty Bush's post-election Q3 campaign finance report for the Sumner County School Board District 1 seat shows a $200 donation to Hendersonville Alderman Ward 5 candidate Garrett Kidd as the only activity, leaving $3,007.92 on hand.
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Hendersonville early voting opens Oct. 14 with bail amendment
Hendersonville early voting opens Wednesday, Oct. 14, with a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot that would let Tennessee judges deny bail for terrorism, murder, aggravated rape and other serious charges.
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Roberson refunds $13,875 to donors in Hendersonville Ward 6 race
Eddie Roberson's Q3 campaign finance filing shows the Hendersonville Ward 6 alderman candidate returned most of his war chest to prior donors and directed campaign funds to two other alderman candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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State board seeks comment on charter, scholarship rules Oct. 22
The Tennessee State Board of Education will hold a public rulemaking hearing Oct. 22 in Nashville on proposed rules for charter schools, Education Freedom Scholarships, Education Savings Accounts, virtual schools and more. Written comments are due by 9 a.m. Oct. 15.
Local Government
Secretary of State Hargett to speak in Hendersonville Oct. 10
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and Sumner County Election Commission administrator Lori Atchley will speak at a public League of Women Voters meeting in Hendersonville on Oct. 10 ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
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Hendersonville intersection gets $3.5M signal after 23 crashes
Sumner County will add a traffic signal and turn lanes at the intersection of New Shackle Island Road and Old Drakes Creek Road, where 23 crashes have injured 16 people since the start of 2025. The $3.5 million project is expected to begin construction next summer.
Local Government
Hendersonville district earns new state financial award
The Hendersonville Utility District is among only six Tennessee local governments to receive the state comptroller's first-ever Financial Excellence Award, recognizing strong budgeting, debt management and transparency for fiscal year 2025.
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