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Rebecca Lynch is a local farm owner in Portland who had her life changed dramatically before she finally received a diagnosis for her chronic pain and fatigue.
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Dr. Stephen Walker has been named as the new principal of Portland West Middle School, with Sumner County Director of Schools Dr. Scott Langford making the announcement on June 3.
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Sara Douga has a unique career resume. One night she’s catching alligators in a bayou swamp and the next she’s performing on the Grand Ole Opry.
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Jun 14
According to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) there were 47 reported Bigfoot sightings in Tennessee last year.
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Jun 13
A traffic stop by the Portland Police Department last week led to the discovery of a quantity of drugs and weapons, and the arrest of the driver.
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Jun 13
The Portland Sun marked its calendar on April 30 to join friends and members of the community at Local Realty Partners, located at 113 South Broadway, for a ribbon cutting and celebration of their business.
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Jun 12
New addition to the Adventure Science Center | Main Street Media TV - June 12, 2026
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Jun 12
Watermelon is a warm season crop that prefers hot soil in order to grow properly. Soil temperatures play a big role in root development. We’ll see the plants take off better if the soil is hot.
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Jun 12
MS. CHEAP: Want a beautiful yard without spending a fortune? Ms. Cheap shares expert advice from Bates Nursery owner David Bates on how smart planning, proper soil preparation and the right plant choices can help stretch your gardening budget.
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Jun 12
Accepting responsibility for your actions is great place to start fixing our problems! The problem usually isn’t the oven or even the recipe, the problem is usually just me.
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Jun 11
If you would like to meet these or other adoptable pets at Safe Place for Animals, visit safeplaceforanimals.com/ or call (615) 451-7342.
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Jun 11
The French Lick Chapter and the Needham Bryan Chapter from Mobile, Ala., held a grave marking for Gilbert Marshall, Jr., Revolutionary War Patriot, on Sunday, May 24, at Marshall Cemetery in Whites Creek.
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Jun 10
The Sumner Health Fest will take place at the Gallatin Civic Center on Wednesday, June 24, from 1-5 p.m. The event is completely free and open to the public.
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Jun 10
The Sumner County School Board voted unanimously to approve its proposed 2026-27 general purpose budget during a special called meeting on May 26.
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Jun 10
Portland's City Council met on Monday, June 1, to address a full agenda of city business, including zoning and annexation requests, infrastructure projects, utility matters, traffic-calming procedures and updates on city projects and grant funding.
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Jun 10
A Portland man is in custody after authorities allege he used online access to send and receive sexually explicit videos to and from an underage male.
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Portland High School held its 2026 Senior Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 14, recognizing the accomplishments of an outstanding senior class.
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The annual giving campaign is back for Friends of the Portland Public Library! All donations go directly to Portland Public Library’s programs and events, which are always provided free for the community.
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MOO-ving right into summer, many of us think about beating the heat with a cold glass of milk or cooling down with an ice cream cone. Did you know that June is National Dairy Month and a reason to celebrate?
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It’s hard to say goodbye to a fishing buddy, and Connie Inman was one of my oldest and closest. For over 40 years Connie and I fished together from Center Hill to Canada, and a few days ago he suddenly succumbed to health issues.
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