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WHAT’S INSIDE
Who We Are
Things to Do
Sports
Community History, 7 Community Names, 8 Ten reasons to love Sumner, 10 Unique Communities, 13 Ghosts of Sumner, 18 Record Holders, 19 Famous Faces, 20
Annual Events, 32 Nighttime fun, 38 Family Fun, 40 Movie Theaters, 41 Swimming Pools, 42
Youth Leagues, 56 Fishing, 58 Prep Football, 59 Pro and Collegiate, 61 Local Athletes, 62 Golf, 63
Education Public Schools, 23 Private Schools, 28 Higher Education, 30
Culture Historic Sites, 43 Theatre, 47 Museums, 48 Libraries, 50
Outdoors Old Hickory Lake, 51 Parks, 54 Greenways and Trails, 55
Residential Development, 78 Chambers of Commerce, 79
Faith & Worship Community Outreach, 80
Business Industry, 64 Top Employers, 66 Farms, 67 Restaurants, 69 Culinary Scene, 72 Airports, 74 Shopping, 76 Ms. Cheap’s Deals, 77
Health Care Hospitals, 82
Government Newcomer’s Guide, 85 Elected Officials, 87 Courts, 89
Jennifer Easton
Title: Editor Hobbies: cooking, reading, playing with my kids Favorite spot in Sumner: Bottom View Farm
Title/position: Reporter Hobbies: photography and painting Favorite spot in Sumner: Bledsoe Creek State Park
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Craig Harris
Title: Reporter Hobbies: Hiking, playing tennis and shopping with my daughters Favorite spot in Sumner: Rock Castle and Bledsoe Creek State Park
Title/position: Sports writer Hobbies: Novice tennis player and music connoisseur Favorite spot in Sumner: A football field on a Friday night
Josh Cross Title: Reporter Hobbies: Being outdoors and spending time with family Favorite spot in Sumner: The square in downtown Gallatin during the Third Thursday on Main concert series
Dessislava ‘Dess’ Yankova
Title: Reporter/Photojournalist Hobbies: Exploring, painting, fashion and boating Favorite spot in Sumner: Anywhere near the water
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Chris Brooks Title: Sports reporter Hobbies: I’m pretty much involved in sports in some way 24/7, whether it’s spending the night on the sidelines of a high school game or keeping tabs on NFL, MLB and NHL games. I’m also an avid golfer. Favorite spot in Sumner: The 11th hole at Long Hollow Golf Course. It’s where I saw one of my friends get married, and it’s also where I recorded my first (and so far, only) hole-in-one.
The Fact Book is a handy annual guide to services, agencies and things to do in Sumner County. The Book includes information about the county and each of its eight incorporated cities. The Fact Book is compiled by the Gallatin News Examiner and The Hendersonville Star News, which are owned by Gannett Co. Inc.
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play with my kids, go to the zoo and go to the park for a nice walk Favorite spot in Sumner: Drakes Creek Park
Cover design: Kent Travis, Gannett Design Studio Fact Book reporter: Hollie Deese Fact Book editor: Cherish Matthews Contributors: Craig Harris, Chris Brooks, Dessislava Yankova, Tena Lee, Jennifer Easton, Josh Cross, Eric Miller Ad sales: Chris Ladd, Matt Spann, Dwight Hall and Kimberly Blount Design: Gannett Design Studio General manager: Becky Moran
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Title: Advertising rep Hobbies: Spending time with my wife, becoming a dad, playing with my dog Thriller, trying local restaurants, watching movies, exercising and hiking Favorite spot in Sumner: Blue Coast Burrito or my house church
Karen Veazey gets help from her daughter, Alyssa, 15, behind, as they throw Brigham Veazey, 4, into Old Hickory Lake on a hot July day. The lake is Sumner’s biggest draw, attracting visitors from all across Middle Tennessee and beyond to enjoy its cool waters and abundant fish.
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Chris Ladd Title: Account Executive Hobbies: Golf, karaoke, taking vacations, going to Vandy games, going to concerts Favorite spot in Sumner: Home with my family and Five Chefs in Portland
Dwight Hall Title: Account Executive Hobbies: All sports
Kimberly Blount Title: Advertising coordinator Hobbies: Read, play games,
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WHO WE ARE
SUMNER COUNTY SHINES A storied history, a vibrant future Workers, students, servants, artists, citizens. Sumner County is made up of a wide variety of people with different skills, backgrounds and ambitions, all working together to make a vibrant community that is wellsteeped in the past but solidly moving to the future. Sumner County was formed in 1786, an act of the North Carolina General Assembly when it was still part of that state. The county was named after General Jethro Sumner, a Revolutionary War hero born in 1733 and died in 1807 in Warren County, N.C. A sheriff and bar owner, Jethro Sumner was active in preRevolution protests before the war. Pioneers settled in Sumner County because there were so many obvious benefits — fresh water, abundant hunting and incredibly gorgeous scenery — all things that continue to be a draw for residents settling today. At last count during the 2010 Census, that was 160,645, but the latest estimate puts the number at 168,888. Old Hickory Lake alone is a huge draw, and at 22,000 acres, there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. Of course a lot has changed in the last 200-plus years, and Sumner has suffered through a lot to get to where we are today. There have been multiple cholera outbreaks, a typhoid epidemic and devastating tornadoes and floods. The former home of beloved residents Johnny and June Carter Cash burned
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Malayki Woodard, a physically challenged child in the Vanderbilt Best Buddies program, crosses the finish line of the HEAT Kids Triathlon in Hendersonville with his Buddies Faith Boswell and Audrey Jane Watson.
to the ground, and Roy Orbison’s children were killed in a house fire. And a series of industrial accidents at Hoeganaes metal plant killed multiple workers in 2011. While each of these trials was difficult for the community, they only made the resident in the county pull together for the common good. Sumner has had plenty to celebrate over the decades as well, and continues to do so. A hotbed for relocating corporations and current expansions, new business just
SUMNER STATS Estimated population: 168,888 Median age: 38.6 years Median household income: $55,560 Total housing units: 65,968 Total physical area: 543 square miles (14 are water)
keeps coming, like Italian gun maker Beretta who is building a facility that will bring 300 new jobs to the area. And why wouldn’t they come? Restaurants and retail continue to increase, with more and more businesses coming to Hendersonville’s Indian Lake development, and independent owners taking a stab at business near Gallatin’s downtown square, while annual events
dot Sumner’s schedule, like the state fair, Christmas parades, and farm-to-table dinner. It’s been a long time since the early settlers were building forts and hunting game, but even they knew how special Sumner County is.
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HOW’D YOU GET THAT NAME? The stories behind Sumner’s communities Juliet once assured Romeo his name had nothing to do with how she felt for him, “that which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” But one has to wonder what exactly Hendersonville would be like if it was named for the man who originally settled it, Daniel Smith. Or perhaps Portland would have been something else completely if the citizens named it themselves. Here’s a bit of history surrounding some of the area’s naming origins.
Hendersonville The city was settled in 1784 by Daniel Smith, a Virginia-born surveyor who was an American Revolutionary War Patriot. When the war ended he used his land grant to claim property in Sumner County. Smith surveyed the land that is now Nashville, and was a member of the convention that wrote the Tennessee State Constitution. He served as a U.S. Senator from 1805-1809, and after retired to his home, Rock Castle. But Hendersonville was named after William Henderson, a Revolutionary War hero and captain who settled in the area in 1790.
Gallatin In 1802, the city was established as the permanent county seat, and was surveyed in 1803. It was named for Albert Gallatin, who never actually lived here. Gallatin was born into a wealthy family in Switzerland, but af-
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Goodlettsville Incorporated in 1958, Goodlettsville was named after A.G. Goodlett. Goodlett was a pastor at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in South Nashville from 1848 to 1853, then built the Elm Street Methodist Church on Fifth Avenue in 1871. Goodlett eventually died of cholera.
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ter studying the philosophy of Voltaire and Rousseau in France, decided to buck the traditions of Geneva and secretly moved to America in the 1780s. He bartered in Boston before teaching French at Harvard. Gallatin had a successful political career, despite his role in the Whiskey Rebellion, and served as secretary of the treasury under two presidents, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. He eventually helped map out the Lewis and Clark Expedition and a river flowing from Yellowstone National
Park was named after him.
Castalian Springs Before it got its current name, the area was known as Bledsoe’s Lick in the early 19th century, named after pioneer Isaac Bledsoe. He and his family had settled in the area after finding a natural spring in 1772. He built the frontier fort, Bledsoe’s Station, to protect against attacks from Native Americans, but his two brothers were still killed and buried nearby. The name was
Founded in 1792, the area was originally named Richland until it became very clear in 1887 that having two towns in the state of Tennessee named Richland was a big problem. This was a problem because the L&N railroad ran through both towns and concern was great that a miscommunication could cause a tragic wreck. Meanwhile, mail was constantly misdirected between the two post offices. So the postal and railroad authorities teamed up to take matters into their hands, and the name Portland was chosen by the agencies, effective in April 1888.
Westmoreland Westmoreland was incorporated in 1901, and while details are shaky about the origin of the name, according to the city’s website the name given to it in the late 1800s was inspired by a wealthy lumberman who had visited the area from North Carolina, laying the groundwork for the area’s lumber industry. The name was recog-
WHO WE ARE nized by the railroad which had retained a strip of land in what is now downtown, and Westmoreland was born.
Bethpage The community itself grew up around the origins of the Methodist Church in Bethpage as revival of the religion swept the area in the early 1800s. A young congregation built its first meeting house north of Bledsoe Creek. The property was named Beth Page by Nathanial Parker, one of the properties trustees, in honor of his dead wife, Elizabeth “Beth” Page.
White House This community got its name from a popular rest stop along a well-traveled trail that ran from Nashville
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to Kentucky, a house built by Richard Wilks in 1829. Unlike many other homes at the time, it was painted white and the distinguishing characteristic caused travelers to call it, and the surrounding area, White House. Though the original house was torn down in 1951, a replica was erected in 1986 and is now the home for the library, the chamber, and special area artifacts.
Cottontown The area was founded in the later 1700s by Thomas Cotton, a Revolutionary captain from North Carolina who moved to Sumner County after Tennessee was separated from North Carolina to become the 16th state. He purchased more than 300 acres of land and direct descendants of the family still live in Cottontown.
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10 REASONS TO LOVE SUMNER Sumner County is full of treasures, from natural beauty and neighborhood festivals to musical heritage and delicious regional food. Lifelong residents have always known how great it is, but now the population continues to grow and grow as more people realize just how great it is to live up here. Here are just 10 reasons to stay and love Sumner.
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1. Old Hickory Lake Not every community is lucky enough to get a gorgeous lake that provides nearly 500 miles of shoreline for gorgeous lakefront houses, fun marina restaurants for sun-filled afternoons of drinks and music, quiet fishing spots for solo introspection and of course boating, skiing, tubing, standup paddling and more. Old Hickory Lake — the lock and dam were constructed by the U.S. Corps of Engineers from 1952-1957 — is a gift that keeps on giving.
2. The festivals From Portland’s annual Strawberry Festival and Gallatin’s Square Fest to the numerous Independence Day celebrations that dot the county each July, events not only bring the people of the community together to celebrate, they are also an opportunity to showcase some of the best products and retailers the area has to offer: wine at Sumner Crest Winery’s annual grape stomp, arts and antiques at Goodlettsville’s arts and antiques festival, and of course, those iconic strawberries in Portland.
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The lake: Jillian Thorne plays in the sand by Old Hickory Lake at the Lock 3 Recreation Area in Hendersonville in August.
The festivals: Gallatin has two big festivals each year: Square Fest in the spring and Main Street Festival in the fall.
3. The musical history Johnny and June Carter cash dominate Sumner’s musical heritage, and for good reason. But there was so much more that happened here than the pairing of country’s greatest couple. The first general store ever in Gallatin was later converted into the headquarters for Dot Records, owned and operated by Randy Wood. Wood’s label put itself on the map by hiring artists to cover previous hits, with many of the songs recorded at Gallatin’s WHIN Studio. Pat Boone and Eddie Fisher were once signed to Dot. Wood sold the label to Paramount in 1957 but remained in charge for another 10 years. This year the label was resurrected thanks to a joint venture between Big Machine Label Group and Republic Records.
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The musical history: Country music legend Johnny Cash outside his Hendersonville home in 1969.
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The outdoor activities: Bike riders line up before the start of last spring’s Vol State Cycling Classic.
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The artists: Randy and Claudia Lister work in their leather shop in 2013 in Gallatin.
4. The outdoor activities
more, nature lovers have no complaints.
Portland was awarded $94,000 from a statewide Recreation Trails Grant this year to add its first mountain biking trail. The planned trails for the northeastern section of Richland Park will only enhance the nearby trails novice and professional bikers have already been coming to the area to enjoy. Along with the county’s greenway system, walking trails, parks, creeks and
5. The artists Artisans of all types have built lives for themselves in Sumner County, finding loyal customers for their crafts, artistic endeavors and beautiful works of art. Gallatin’s Randy and Claudia Lister create intricate inlay-overlay leather works out of a rustic barn off Highway 25, while Gallatin’s Frank Gee is a master in the art of fish-
The farms: Cottontown farmer Larry Gribbins raises Texas Longhorns.
rubbing prints. Get a feel for some of the crafted goods at Bethpage’s annual Handmade Harvest Vintage Farm Fair each fall.
6. The farms It’s not just fresh fruits and veggies you’ll find at Sumner County’s numerous farms. There’s also pumpkin launching, zip lines, train rides and petting zoos — all kinds of activities to engage the family in farm life. Season activities bring hayrides
out to the pumpkin patch, or sips of hot chocolate while choosing the family Christmas tree. Of course, there’s nothing like the fresh food as well, from locally-produced honey to pick-your-own patches, and Sumner farms have it all.
7. The schools With five of the county’s schools recently named as reward schools by the Tennessee Department of Education — Jack Anderson Elemen-
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The schools: Teacher Racheal Mason assists students Christian Bielefeld, center, and William King during class in April at H.B. Williams Elementary School in White House.
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The library: The Hendersonville Public Library offers a wide variety of programs and is a meeting place for community organizations. SUBMITTED
tary, Bethpage Elementary, Merrol Hyde Magnet, Oakmont Elementary and Union Elementary — people have had no problems moving here because of the schools. In addition to the public schools, Sumner has a strong network of independent and private schools as well as homeschool support systems that all together make it an ideal place to educate children.
8. The libraries Area libraries offer much more than books to the community – they offer muchneeded resources like wi-fi and resume workshops for job hunters, a safe place for families to spend time together, gallery space for artists to show their work, a movie editing and design studio for teenagers, and even iPad rentals. When the Portland Public Library was renovated a few years ago, it expanded from 6,700 square feet to more than 18,000 square feet, and like other libraries in the area operates more as an essential community center than book depository.
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9. The food There’s no need to go to Nashville to find some of the best food in Middle Tennessee. Regional barbecue is just as tasty up here as it is in Music City, and each little family-owned spot has something special to offer — crispy fries at Campione’s in Gallatin, beyond-juicy burgers at Hendersonville’s Jumbo and Delicious, fresh and fun salads at the Chocolate Covered Strawberry. With the addition of higherend restaurants that focus on fresh farm food like the Grey Feather Grill, and destination shopping and dining at Five Chefs in Portland, Sumner’s snacks shine.
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The food: Hendersonville’s Jumbo and Delicious has become a destination restaurant for juicy burgers.
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10. The people Of course, none of this would be possible without the support of the people in the community. The people who commit to building a life in Sumner County only make it better for the next generation of people discovering all there is to offer. By sharing their skills in any way they can, today’s artists, chefs and athletes become a part of the area’s history forever.
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The people: James Harold Groves, left, watches as his son Harold A. Groves Jr. tries to match his father’s skills at the New Hope Baptist Church smoker at the Strawberry Festival in Portland in May.
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EACH CITY SHARES SOMETHING SPECIAL Altogether they make up Sumner County, but each city contributes something totally unique to the mix. Here’s a bit of where each has been, and where it is going in the future.
Gallatin You could say the 200-year old community is experiencing a bit of a growth spurt. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Gallatin is home to 30,278 residents, putting its growth at a faster rate than the entire state of Tennessee as a whole — and faster than the whole country. It is a competitive market for new businesses like Beretta, who have chosen to join several major employers in the city, like
The Gap, ServPro and Sumner Regional Medical Center. And why wouldn’t they come? The city’s designation as a Foreign Trade Zone only encourages more international commerce, and the area amenities are a draw for potential workers. Its position connected to the Cumberland River and Old Hickory Lake appeals to anglers and water sports fans, while Long Hollow Golf Course and the numerous parks, fields, trails appeal to outdoors fans. And while the area is rich in history with plenty of historic sites, future growth is definitely front of mind. Keeping infrastructure strong is a priority, with the construction of the new bridge over the river on State
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Brock Myers of Goodlettsville celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run against Petaluma National Little League in California during the Little League World Series U.S. Championship game in August 2012 in South Williamsport, Pa.
Route 109 coming to completion this year, the city’s new waste water plant has triple the capacity of the old one, and the new bio-solids plant can turn byproduct into fertilizer. From its founding in 1802 to the current rash of growth, Gallatin is a city handling its expansion with strategic planning and careful thought. Coming soon: More mass transit options to Nashville.
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Officials cut the ribbon of the new bridge connecting Sumner and Wilson counties along State Route 109 in March.
One of the newer cities in Sumner County, Goodlettsville was incorporated in 1958, and the population has grown from 3,000 then to more than 16,000 today. Goodlettsville is unique in that it is split between Davidson and Sumner, but remained autonomous when Nashville merged with the government of Davidson County in 1963. Goodlettsville is home to historic Mansker’s Station where people can get a taste
of what life was like back in the frontier times of the 18th century, and parks and recreation add a big draw for potential residents. MossWright Park alone has 147 acres filled with areas for families to enjoy. There are two miles of walking trails, a large playground, two large football fields, a sand volleyball court, 15 soccer fields and plenty of picnic tables and shelters, it’s the perfect place to spend a weekend. And sure, Garth Brooks once called Goodlettsville home and may yet again, but the city was really put on the map in 2012 when a young baseball team participated in the Little League World series and won the United States Championship, becoming only the fifth team from Tennessee to ever qualify, and the first to ever play. They lost to a team from Tokyo in the finals, but still returned home heroes after winning the world over on social media.
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Coming soon: Goodlettsville-based Dollar General’s recent entrance into the bidding war for Family Dollar could have big business effects on the area.
Millersville
Hendersonville Hendersonville got its start back in 1784 when surveyor Daniel Smith began to work on his Federalist-style limestone home, Rock Castle, which of course is now one of the area’s most famous historic sites. Located next to Drakes Creek, the house was built in three phases and today is a window into the history of the area’s past. The city’s growth really took off in 1954 when work on Old Hickory Dam was complete, and was soon one of the largest subdivisions of Nashville. The economic and community development of Hendersonville works hard to recruit new business as well as retain the existing retail, office and industrial clients, and currently there is more than $1 billion in new development approved for construction. Indian Lake Village, after the economic downturn, is buzzing with new construction again, and citizens continue to push for more outdoor improvements with the addition of walking trails, safe biking areas and greenways. And the city has more than embraced the revolu-
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Hendersonville celebrates its heritage each fall at Daniel Smith Days at Rock Castle. CHERISH MATTHEWS / STAFF
Millersville City Hall houses city offices as well as the police department.
tion of the electric car, with EV charging stations dotting the city. Artists are also given plenty of creative outlets and support, thanks in part to the Hendersonville Arts Council, located in the pre-Civil War era Monthaven Mansion, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. There, people are given a place to exhibit their artwork, perform music and at-
tend workshops, not to mention the occasional wine tasting or cooking demo. And the nonprofit theater has been doing productions featuring community members since 1996, originally as the Steeple Players, now as the Hendersonville Performing Art Center. Coming soon: A full renovation of the old Maple Row shopping center that will bring a mix of retail and ser-
Split between Robertson and Sumner counties, Millersville was chartered in 1981. According to its growth plan, the city’s goal is to work diligently in order to create a respectful, well-regarded bedroom community for the city of Nashville. The emphasis on creating a beautiful residential community is evident with their commitment to clean growth that preserves their rural characteristics while simultaneously growing a city with restraint and control. There are nine churches for the community of just over 6,000 residents, and on the first and third Fridays of each month, many of them gather at the Millersville Community Center to enjoy local bluegrass music. And in 2011, the city’s residents won the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for Aquatic Resource for Sumner County for their major cleanup of Mansker Creek and Slater’s Creek as they removed thousands of pounds of trash from the eroded waterways. Coming soon: More cleanup. The city was awarded a grant from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to do more work cleaning up the Slater’s Creek headwaters within the city.
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WHO WE ARE Mitchellville The smallest city in population in Sumner County — just under 200 — Mitchellville is also the smallest physically with a radius of just two miles and a total land mass of half a mile. When Mitchellville was first established, it was actually larger than Portland, but a devastating storm that ripped through the town in the 1950s destroyed many area homes and businesses. During the Civil War, Camp Trousdale, a major training camp, was set up in the Mitchellville area in 1861. It was the site of the only barracks built in Tennessee or the surrounding states. Now, all mail is served by Portland when national budget cuts in 2011 causes Mitchellville to lose its own post office. Coming soon: Mitchellville’s largest annual event,
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Mitchellville at last count had about 200 residents in the north Sumner County city. CHERISH MATTHEWS / STAFF
Party in the Park, is held each 4th of July weekend. Hundreds gather for the one-day celebration that culminates with a fireworks show in City Park, located directly behind City Hall on Church Street.
Portland This rural community 35 miles north of Nashville is known for its strawberries,
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but there is so much more to the city. And once the 109 bypass project was complete a few years ago, it has been much easier to access and enjoy all the city has to offer. Portland was originally known as Richland, built up in 1859 when the L&N rail-
road opened its NashvilleBowling Green route right through Portland. In 1888, the name was changed from Richland to Portland, and it was incorporated in 1905. The region has long been known for its excellent agricultural soils and hospitable
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WHO WE ARE climate, perfect for crops like tobacco and then, strawberries. The strawberry industry in Portland was in early development in the early 1900s, but by the 1950s it had increased to the point where Breyer Ice Cream had a fruit processing plant in Portland that froze the sweet berries for their ice cream. Portland’s first Strawberry Festival was held in 1953. Today Portland has more than 10,000 residents and is an industrial leader with employment numbers higher than the population. With an excellent parks and recreation system, area farms that serve the community, and recently renovated library, local hospital and brand new nursing home, its own airport and a full-service Chamber, Portland has nowhere to go but up. Coming soon: A finished restoration of the MoyeGreen House, built in 1878, thanks to funding from the Tennessee Preservation Trust.
Westmoreland The first settlers arrived to the Highland Rim around 1805 as tourists on the L&N Railroad and was incorporated in 1901, but lost its status during the Great Depression. In 1951 it was incorporated yet again. According to a history of Westmoreland posted on the city website, the Epperson Springs Hotel and Resort drew many tourists in the 1920s who were seeking medicinal value from the many sulfur waters found there. Guests usually arrived at the Westmoreland depot to visit the hotel, but sadly, it burned to the ground in 1926 and was never rebuilt. With 2,206 residents, Westmoreland — often described as the last frontier of Sumner County — offers multiple amenities, a recently expanded fire station and a
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White House Incorporated in 1971, White House is split between Robertson and Sumner counties and has a population just over 10,000. In 1828, Richard Stone Wilks settled in the area from Virginia, and a natural trail that ran from Kentucky to Nashville cut through the area. Known as the original Louisville and Nashville Turnpike, the trail was renamed U.S. Highway 31 in 1928. It was Wilks’ home built in SUBMITTED 1829 on the trail that inspired The Westmoreland Public Library receives a new flag from Woodmen the name of the city. A popuof the World’s Gallatin chapter. Pictured from left are Woodmen lar stop for travelers to eat representative Chad Fishburn, Librarian Willie Ruth Borders and and take a rest, the home was Mayor of Westmoreland Mike Carter. large and white, a rare color for homes at the time. So, JOHN PARTIPILO / drivers with the Carter, GANNETT Thomas and Hough StageTENNESSEE coach Company began to call Conner and his the area White House. The brother Cayden original home is gone, torn Long play at the down for development, but a inclusive replica was built in 1986 and playground built is home to the White House last spring in Inn Library and Museum. White House. In August, work began on a new $3.2 million, 14,000square-foot library, expected to open next summer. According to the U.S. Census, White House grew faster than any other city in Sumner County during the previous 10 years. In May the city opened an all-inclusive playground geared for children with disabilities. And that’s just the beginning of recreation plans: Bids are out for a splash pad as part of a proposed $7 million recreation complex also to include a playground, picnic pavilion, amphitheater and a civic center scheduled for completion variety of annual events that val along with the Reese by 2020. The splash pad attract thousands to the Brothers Mule Company should open by Memorial Day 2015. northeastern Sumner County Auction and Sales. Coming soon: By August Coming soon: Later this city. The Westmoreland Expo year, work is expected to be- 2015, the White House Fire Center, purchased in 2009 by gin on several water projects Department will add the the city’s Industrial Develop- to upgrade and replace exist- city’s first ladder engine. The ment Board, is home to sever- ing lines as well as extend $712,500 truck would expand al events throughout the year new lines to about 100 cus- firefighters’ upward reach including Mule Days, the tomers currently without from 33 feet to 55 feet or five stories. Owen Bradley Music Festi- services.
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SUMNER’S GHOST STORIES There are so many obvious charms and benefits of Sumner County, but there is also some seriously scary stuff, too. Some true, some false, here’s a roundup of some of the ghost tales with their roots right here.
1. The legend of David Lang’s disappearance
Rumor has it that Gallatin resident David Lang simply vanished out of thin air back in 1880, in full view of his family and a few other witnesses. As he was crossing the field back to the house, Lang just disappeared. His distraught family searched the field for some sort of hole that he could have fallen into, but a search for any clues proved fruitless. Nearly a year later cries were heard near the spot where Lang had disappeared. His family searched again in vain, but after a week the cries were gone and Lang was never heard from again. According to the legend, the grass around where he disappeared grew lush, but was never nibbled on by livestock. The story of Lang seems to have first appeared in the July 1953 issue of Fate magazine, a publication devoted to the paranormal that still exists today. The article was written by Stuart Palmer and was said to have been sourced by Lang’s daughter. It was also recounted in Frank Edwards’ 1959 novel, “Stranger Than Science,” and Harold Wilkins’ 1958 novel “Strange Mysteries of Time and Space.” Researchers have since chalked the tale up to fiction, and think Palmer lifted the bizarre disappearance from
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GHOST HUNTERS Sumner County ghost hunters Tennessee Wraith Chasers investigate paranormal activity in the South. This year they were the stars of the TV show “Ghost Asylum” on Destination America. Formed in 2009, the group is made up of five Gallatin and Portland residents, which include founder Chris Smith, co-founder Steven “Doogie“ McDougal, Scott Porter, Brannon Smith and Chasey Ray McKnight. Learn more about about the group at www.tnwraithchasers.com.
the 1893 short story by Ambrose Bierce, “The Difficulty of Crossing a Field,” about a plantation owner who vanishes into thin air.
2. Big South Tunnel and the Lady in White
In 1859, a railroad near Portland and Gallatin was completed as a connection from Louisville and Nashville, with a tunnel running through South Tunnel. After
Gallatin’s downtown square has been dubbed the most haunted square in America by a number of sources. In May, Corey and James Bradford enjoy ghost-free family time during the Third Thursday on Main concert in Gallatin.
the Civil War started, Union soldiers began destroying southern railways, but needed this one to remain while they occupied Nashville. So on Aug. 12, 1862, the Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan destroyed it, crashing a train and temporarily stopping the flow of supplies. The railway still exists but is in no way a necessary lifeline. But its existence is vital for the continuation of the story of the Lady in White, a ghost said to wander around the tracks and nearby woods and backyard late at night. When photographed, she is said to appear as a glowing orb.
3. Gallatin’s haunted square and sites
Ghosts seem to have an affinity for Gallatin, and people have been talking about sightings in the area for a while. At historic Cragfront, built in 1802, people have reported apparitions, flickering candles and moving furniture while over at the historic Isaac Franklin plantation Fairvue, built in 1832, former slaves are said to haunt to property. As for the square in downtown, it has been dubbed the most haunted square in America by a number of sources. There are many places said to be haunted, including the old jail cell — now Greyfeather Grill — and the courthouse. An annual ghost walk around Halloween takes people around the square and surrounding streets.
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SUMNER’S RECORD HOLDERS A Sumner County couple and a nonprofit organization have both secured their spots in the record books, alongside one of the tallest men in history.
Most married couple Lauren and David Blair, the world’s most married couple, according to Guinness World Records, renewed their vows in August for the 109th time during a ceremony at the Sumner County Administration Building in Gallatin. The Hendersonville couple have been married 30 years. Their 59th wedding on Feb. 14, 2001in New York City was the record breaker; the next 50 have just been icing on the cake.
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Lauren and David Blair said their wedding vows for the 109th time at the Sumner County Administration Building in August. FILE
John William “Bud” Rogan, at right, was the tallest man ever in Sumner County.
Longest chain of paper dolls After a year of cutting, pasting and meticulously measuring, a Sumner County group in August broke a world record for the longest chain of paper dolls. Members of Sign Club Co., a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the needs and challenges of the deaf community, lined the walking track of the Family Ministry Center at Hendersonville’s First Baptist Church with nearly 90,000 dolls stretching 4.79 miles. The previous world record was 4.09 miles, according to the group’s executive director, Poppy Steele.
Tallest African American John William “Bud” Rogan — who was born, lived and died in Gallatin — is the tallest African American and
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Surveyor Bruce Rainey conducts one of several official measurements of the length of the paper doll chain prepared by the Sign Club Co. team in its successful attempt to set a new world record in August.
the second-tallest man in recorded history. At his death at age 37, he was 8 feet 9 inches, according
to his obituary in a Sept. 16, 1905, newspaper article. Rogan suffered from acromegaly, a rare condition
caused when the pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone.
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SUMNER’S STAR POWER Many famous faces have called Sumner home By Hollie Deese For Sumner County Publications
It’s pretty much a given that being in the vicinity of Music City would put some serious star power in close proximity. And while many singers have taken up in a downtown condo or flocked south for a sprawling spread, we’ve been able to call some major celebs “neighbor” over the years. So let Keith and Nicole have Williamson County. Sumner has enough cache all on its own.
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June and Johnny Cash.
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Roy Orbison.
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Connie Smith and husband Marty Stuart.
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash The “Man in Black” is perhaps one of the most beloved stars to have ever lived in Sumner County, and the lakefront home in Hendersonville that he lived in with wife June Carter Cash was where he wrote many of his songs. Featured in the movie “Walk The Line,” people still stop by the property, despite the home being destroyed in a fire in 2007, to feel close to the musical legends.
Roy Orbison Right next door to the Cash clan in Hendersonville, tragedy struck the “Pretty Woman” singer when a house fire tragically killed two of his sons in 1968, just two years after their mother was killed in a motorcycle accident. The Cashes bought the lot and planted an orchard in place of the fallen home, and Orbison later built another home one block away with his
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Taylor Swift.
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she hasn’t forgotten her roots. She has donated money to revamp the sound and lighting system in the auditorium at HHS, filmed her “You Belong To Me” music video at Pope John Paul II high school, and partnered with Little Tykes to rebuild Hendersonville’s Kid’s Kingdom playground after the 2010 flood.
son with a 10-acre field of sunflowers on their property.
Marty Stuart and Connie Smith He is a five-time Grammywinning singer and songwriter as well as an accomplished photographer. She has had 11 Grammy nominations, 20 Top 10 Billboard singles and three No. 1 albums. In 2004, the powerhouse country couple combined forces, wed, and now live in the renovated Hendersonville home built by Orbison and his wife, Barbara.
Taylor Swift Before she was worldfamous, she was an aspiring singer and student at Hendersonville High School. And
Kelly Clarkson In fall 2013, the original “American Idol” put down roots in Sumner County with the purchase of a sprawling home in Hendersonville, along with her husband, music manager Brandon Blackstock. They announced the birth of their daughter River Rose in June, and in July, Blackstock surprised Clark-
Conway Twitty Before Trinity Broadcasting Network bought the large Hendersonville complex where it is now located, it was built from the ground up by the “Hello Darlin’ ” singer. The country music entertainment complex was a draw for fans and fellow singers, and during the holidays people would come from all over the area to see the large light display.
Ronnie McDowell The singer was born in Fountain Head, the oldest settlement in Portland, in 1950 and gained fame in 1977
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Garth Brooks.
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with his first county hit, “The King Is Gone,” which he wrote after the death of Elvis Presley. He is called Portland’s “Native Son” and still occasionally performs in the area.
Garth Brooks Brooks made a couple of big announcements in 2014. Not only was he going back on tour after a long hiatus, but he and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, had also put their Oklahoma home on the market and were looking near the old Goodlettsville estate he lived in years ago to lay down new roots. Fun fact — notoriously private Brooks once considered turning his Goodlettsville Blue Rose Estate that he owned with his first wife into a tourist attraction similar to Graceland. It didn’t happen.
James Denton Best known as hunky Mike Delfino from the series “Desperate Housewives,” Denton grew up in Goodlettsville and was a minister of music at the Westmoreland United Methodist Church. He didn’t begin acting until he was 23, after attending the University of Tennessee-Knoxville for journalism, and currently has four films in post-production.
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The Oak Ridge Boys.
Young Buck While the area is much more known for country music than rap, Young Buck — real name David Brown — proved that wasn’t the case. His first major deal was with Cash Money Records, then GUnit. But his Hendersonville home was raided by the IRS in 2010 for delinquent taxes and an on-site auction. His career took a hit, but in 2014 he began making appearances with his former G-Unit crew again.
The Oak Ridge Boys Duane Allen has a farm on Cages Bend in Hendersonville, and he along with the other members of the band that became famous from their first hit “Elvira” — Joe
Bonsall, Richard Sterban and William Lee Golden — signed with a new record label this year and the band’s headquarters is based on Shackle Island Road.
Jeff Jarrett An American professional wrestler, Jarrett is also the co-founder of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling with his father, Jerry, as well as Global Force Wrestling, but most will recognize him from his six international championships with the World Wrestling Federation. He currently lives in Hendersonville, where he was born and raised, with his wife, Karen Jarrett.
Honorable mentions Chuck Wagner (actor, Gallatin); Luther Perkins (guitarist/singer, Hendersonville); Ben Briley (singer, Gallatin); Ray Oldham (NFL, Gallatin); Gary Allan (singer, Hendersonville); Opie Reed (author, Portland); James Neal (Watergate prosecutor, Portland); Bill Monroe (bluegrass singer, Hendersonville); Lennon Murphy (singer/songwriter, Hendersonville); John Jenkins (NBA, Hendersonville); Huell Howser (TV personality, Gallatin); Jimmy Fortune (singer, Hendersonville); Larry Underwood (Dr. Gangrene, Hendersonville); Phil Stacey (singer, Hendersonville); Corey Brewer (NBA, Portland); Rebecca Caudill, (children’s author, Portland); Golden Tate (NFL, Hendersonville); Tommy Rich (wrestler, Hendersonville); and Reba McEntire, who calls Gallatin home but lives in Wilson County.
EDUCATION
SUMNER’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS WORK TO STAND OUT Nearly 30,000 students attend the county’s 46 public schools, far more students than were in attendance when Sumner County Schools began operations in 1873. But as the county grows, so do the schools. And Sumner is showing it isn’t all about quantity, it’s about quality, and over the years the push toward improvement has been paying off. Over the last three years, the district has seen big growth in the percentage of students scoring proficient and advanced in math, Algebra I and biology. According to the 2013 Report Card, Sumner County continues to demonstrate a steady incline in Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System scores, which are used to measure the impact of districts, schools and teachers on the academic progress of students from one year to the next. Last year, Sumner County improved four letter grades over 2012’s results and eight letter grades over the previous year’s results. This year, five of the county’s schools were named reward schools by the Tennessee Department of Education — Jack Anderson Elementary, Bethpage Elementary, Merrol Hyde Magnet, Oakmont Elementary and Union Elementary. This is the most reward schools Sumner County has had named to the list. In 2013 there were two, while the previous year there was three. Plus, countywide student math scores on the TCAP
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Hendersonville High School teacher Jill Shrum, center, works in the HHS greenhouse with students Peyton Scharett, Angelina Dreyer, Matthew Bratcher and Ryan Roper in March 2014.
tests have improved, with a composite for high school (including Algebra I, Algebra II, English I, English II, English III, Biology I, and Graduation Cohort Rate) at a level 5. And high school students in grades 9-12 saw the biggest bump in Algebra II scores with a 5.8 percent improvement over the previous year. At the same time, ACT scores for the county in 2013 averaged 20.3 — higher than the state average of 19.3. In fact, Sumner’s average beat the average scores of Davidson, Cheatham, Dickson, Maury, Robertson and Ruth-
erford. And when it comes to graduation, the county’s rate is at 88.6 percent, considerably higher than the national average of 80.8 percent. Sumner County Schools this year launched its Middle College High School program, which allows students to earn high school and college credits on the Gallatin campus of Volunteer State Community College. The district also offers a virtual program through E.B. Wilson High School that gives all high school students the option to take one or more class-
es online. The county’s only magnet school, Merrol Hyde Magnet in Hendersonville, was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School and ranked as one of the nation’s “Best High Schools” by U.S. News and World Report the last three years. Union Elementary S.T.E.M. and Demonstration School in Gallatin is the county’s first school emphasizing a science, technology, engineering and math focus for grades K-5. Merrol Hyde Magnet and Union have a lottery admission process.
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EDUCATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Beech Elementary 3120 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville 615-824-2700 Principal: Bobby Elrod Grades: Pre-K-5 Enrollment: 601
Benny Bills Elementary 1030 Union School Road, Gallatin 615-451-6577 Principal: Kenneth Henderson Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 714
Bethpage Elementary 420 Old Highway 31E, Bethpage 615-841-3212 Principal: David Woodard Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 285
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Principal Kenneth Henderson, center, helps sign up students for the 2014-15 year at Benny Bills Elementary School in Gallatin in July. Pictured with him are school secretary Jeanette Boone and siblings Namal Wang, 14, Deing, 9, and Nyliep, 4.
Clyde Riggs Elementary
Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 557
211 Fountain Head Road, Portland 615-325-2391 Principal: Terry Darnell Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 236
Jack Anderson Elementary 250 Shute Lane, Hendersonville 615-264-5830 Principal: Ashley Aldridge Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 710
Gene W. Brown Elementary
Lakeside Park Elementary
174 Imperial Blvd., Hendersonville 615-824-8633 Principal: Deryl Gentry Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 459
Guild Elementary 1018 S. Water Ave., Gallatin 615-452-5583 Principal: Lance Taylor Grades: Pre-K-5 Enrollment: 670
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Students in Bailey Jones’ fifth-grade class at Gene Brown Elementary School played learning games last fall on a traveling map the school borrowed from an educational arm of the National Geographic Society.
Howard Elementary 805 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin, 615-452-3025 Principal: Cindy Swafford Grades: Pre-K-5 Enrollment: 456
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Indian Lake Elementary 505 Indian Lake Road, Hendersonville 615-824-6810 Principal: Ondie Mitchell
204 Dolphus Drive, Hendersonville 615-824-5151 Principal: Vicki Shelton Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 344
Madison Creek Elementary 1040 Madison Creek, Goodlettsville 615-859-4991 Principal: Jon Duncan Grades: Pre-K-5 Enrollment: 737
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Station Camp Elementary
1248 Louisville Highway, Goodlettsville 615-859-1439 Principal: Mary Evelyn Steward Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 306
1020 Bison Trail, Gallatin 615-230-0387 Principal: Adam Cripps Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 1,028
Nannie Berry Elementary
Union Elementary STEM and Demonstration School
138 Indian Lake Road, Hendersonville 615-822-3123 Principal: Kathleen Kimble Grades: Pre-K-6 Enrollment: 614
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Twins Will and Evan Riley and their sister Sarah Riley, 10, and friend Kailey Franklin, 10, walk into Jack Anderson Elementary School in Hendersonville on the first day of classes for the 2014-15 school year.
North Sumner Elementary
Oakmont Elementary
1485 N. Sumner Road, Bethpage 615-888-2281 Principal: Terry Herndon Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 234
3323 Tennessee 76, Cottontown 615-325-5313 Principal: Bryant Brewer Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 140
Portland Gateview Elementary 1098 Gateview Drive, Portland 615-323-7638 Principal: Jessica Thurman Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 548
516 Carson St., Gallatin 615-452-0737 Principal: Danny Sullivan Grades: Pre-K-5 Enrollment: 494
Vena Stuart Elementary 780 Hart St., Gallatin 615-452-1486 Principal: Brenda Valentine Grades: Pre-K-5 Enrollment: 692
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EDUCATION Walton Ferry Elementary 732 Walton Ferry Road, Hendersonville 615-824-3217 Principal: Bertie Alligood Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 463
Watt Hardison Elementary 300 Gibson St., Portland 615-325-3233 Principal: Susie Turner Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 492
Westmoreland Elementary 4178 Hawkins Drive, Westmoreland 615-644-2340 Principal: David Stafford Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 471
George Whitten Elementary 140 Scotch St., Hendersonville 615-824-3258 Principal: Rhonda Roach Grades: K-5 Enrollment: 435
H.B. Williams Elementary 115 S. Palmer Chapel Road, White House 615-672-6432 Principal: Jeff Witt Grades: Pre-K-5 Enrollment: 653
J.W. Wiseman Elementary 922 S. Broadway, Portland 615-325-8580 Principal: Sabrina McClard Grades: Pre-K-5 Enrollment: 430
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Rucker-Stewart Middle School students Gustavia Dillard, left, Danaejah McMurry, Zynese Brinkley, Reona Harper, Adrianna Williams and Tanasia Fitzpatrick with teacher Shirleen Foster on the first day of classes on Aug. 4.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Knox Doss Middle at Drakes Creek
Joseph Ellington Shafer Middle
1338 Drakes Creek Road, Hendersonville 615-824-8383 Principal: Mike Hayes Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 581
240 Albert Gallatin Ave., Gallatin 615-452-9100 Principal: David Hallman Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 661
Robert E. Ellis Middle 100 Indian Lake Road, Hendersonville 615-264-6093 Principal: Darren Frank Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 603
V.G. Hawkins Middle 487 A. Walton Ferry Road, Hendersonville 615-824-3456 Principal: Mitch Flood Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 492
Portland East Middle 604 S. Broadway, Portland 615-325-4146 Principal: Jackson Howell Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 362
Portland West Middle 110 Nolan Private Drive, Portland 615-325-8066 Principal: Cam MacClean Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 531
Rucker-Stewart Middle 350 Hancock St., Gallatin 615-452-1734 Principal: Bryan Adams Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 750
Station Camp Middle 281 Big Station Camp Blvd., Gallatin, 615-206-0116 Principal: Mike Brown Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 759
T.W. Hunter Middle 2101 New Hope Road, Hendersonville,615-822-4720 Principal: Ahmed White Grades: 6-8 Enrollment: 674
Westmoreland Middle 4128 Hawkins Drive, Westmoreland 615-644-3003 Principal: Danny Robinson Grades: 5-8 Enrollment: 409
EDUCATION White House Middle
Hendersonville High
2020 Highway 31 W., White House 615-672-4379 Principal: Jerry Apple Grades: 5-8 Enrollment: 803
123 Cherokee Road, Hendersonville 615-824-6162 Principal: Bob Cotter Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 1,526
HIGH SCHOOLS Beech High 3126 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville 615-824-6200 Principal: Kenny Powell Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 1,285
Portland High 600 College St., Portland 615-325-9201 Principal: David Woods Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 1,151
Station Camp High 1040 Bison Trail, Gallatin 615-451-6551 Principal: Art Crook Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 1,553
Principal: Rick Duffer Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 514
White House High 508 Tyree Springs Road, White House 615-672-3761 Principal: Scott Langford Grades: 9-12 Enrollment: 893
SPECIAL SCHOOLS Merrol Hyde Magnet School 128 Township Drive, Hendersonville 615-264-6543 Principal: Todd Stinson Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 671
Sumner County Middle College High Meets on Vol State campus Principals: Brad Schreiner and Betsy Hunter Grades: 11-12 Enrollment: 47
E.B. Wilson Night School 685 E. Main St., Gallatin 615-451-5415 Principal: Pam Harrison Grades: 6-12 Enrollment: 53
R.T. Fisher Alternative School 455 N. Boyers Ave., Gallatin
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN SUMNER COUNTY Aaron Academy Aaronacademy.com 645 E. Main St., Hendersonville 615-826-2595 Type: Christian school to assist those who home school Grade levels: K-12 Year founded: 1999 Student-Teacher ratio: N/A
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Pope John Paul II High linemen pull a fire truck during the lineman challenge.
In addition to some of the best public schools in the state, Sumner County is also home to outstanding private schools. When Pope John Paul II High School opened in August 2002, it had 240 students. In just over a decade, the school has grown to become the second largest prep school in the Nashville area, with just under 600 students and 80 faculty and staff. SUBMITTED
Hendersonville Christian Academy students Zach Andress, left, Clayton Lassiter and Ashley Kate Welbern work in the school’s computer lab.
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The school is rooted in the Catholic faith and open to students of all faith traditions. Founded in the 1970s, Hendersonville Christian Academy and Sumner Academy are among the county’s oldest private schools. HCA serves about 270 students from preschool through 12th grade, while Sumner Academy has about 160 students in grades K-8.
hcacrusaders.com 355 Old Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 615-824-1550 Type: Coeducational Christian day school Year founded: 1977 Grade levels: Pre-K-12 Student-Teacher ratio: 14:1
Highland Academy highland-academy.com 211 Highland Circle Drive, Portland 615-325-2036 Type: Coeducational SeventhDay Adventist Boarding School Year founded: 1945 Grade levels: 9-12 Student-Teacher ratio: 10:1
Highland Elementary School highlandpk8.org 234 Highland Circle Drive, Portland 615-325-3184 Type: Coeducational SeventhDay Adventist day school Year founded: 1907 Grade levels: K-8 Student-Teacher ratio: 15:1
Metro Christian Academy mcaeagles.com 322 East Cedar Street, Goodlettsville 615-859-1184 Type: Coeducational Christian day school Year founded: 1980 Grade levels: Pre-K-12 Student-Teacher ratio: 9:1
Pope John Paul II High School jp2hs.org 117 Caldwell Drive, H endersonville 615-822-2375 Type: Coeducational Catholic day school Year founded: 2002 Grade levels: 9-12 Student-Teacher ratio: 14:1
Southside Christian School southsidegallatin.org/School_Information/ 1028 S. Water Ave., Gallatin 615-452-5951 Year founded: 1981 Type: Coeducational Christian day school Grade levels: K-12 Student-Teacher ratio: 6:1
St. John Vianney Catholic School saintjohnvianney.org 501 N. Water Ave., Gallatin 615-230-7048 Type: Coeducational Catholic day school Year founded: 2003 Grade levels: Pre-K-8 Student-Teacher ratio: 9:1
Sumner Academy sumneracademy.org 464 Nichols Lane, Gallatin 615-452-1914 Type: Coeducational day school Year founded: 1973 Grade levels: P-K-8 Student-Teacher ratio: 12:1
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French teacher Kay Grossberg, left, leads her class to a library lab at Volunteer State Community College in August.
HIGHER EDUCATION IN SUMNER COUNTY People looking to continue their education, whether right out of high school or later on in life, Sumner County has options for you to keep learning.
Volunteer State Community College A public two-year community college with its main campus in Gallatin, Volun-
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teer State was founded in 1971. It has more than 70 programs in five grand divisions: humanities, social science and education, allied health, business and math and science, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Vol State offers the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science transfer degrees in more than 40 areas of empha-
VOL STATE SCHOOL FACTS » Hal R. Ramer was the founding president. » June 9, 1973 was the first commencement ceremony with 57 graduates. » Vol State joined the computer age on April 14, 1972. » The Settler student newspaper began publishing in 1971. » Jan. 7, 1979 was when WVCP FM radio first went on the air.
EDUCATION sis, and also offers the Associate of Applied Science degrees in the fields of allied health, business, math and science, and social science and education. Technical Certificates are offered in allied health and business. In addition to the main Gallatin campus, the school has degree granting centers at McGavock High School in Nashville and Vol State at Livingston in Overton County. Additional class sites are located in Macon and Wilson counties, and the Highland Crest campus in Springfield offers a wide-range of classes in a 25,000-square-foot building. Since Vol State’s founding, more than 150,000 people have attended, a diverse mix of students ranging in age from recent college graduates — or younger — to seniors. Career Placement and Cooperative Education programs help prepare students for the working world, and the college also has several programs to promote education among minority and cultural groups, and dozens of non-credit courses for personal enrichment and workforce development are offered each semester, both through distance learning technologies and in traditional settings. Student life on the Gallatin campus includes a student newspaper, literary magazine, journalism magazine, recording studio and television studio, and students participate in numerous musical groups, theater performances and dozens of student organizations. The latest news from the school is the hiring of Otis Key as the new women’s basketball coach for the Lady Pioneers. A former Harlem Globetrotter, Key was most recently the boys’ varsity assistant and freshman coach at South Warren High School in Ken-
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Union University’s Sumner County satellite campus opened a 26,000-square-foot facility on Indian Lake Boulevard in 2012.
tucky. Key has also coached for the American Basketball Association Kentucky Bison and the Continental Basketball Association Bowling Green Hornets.
Union University Hendersonville’s Union University combines Christian faith with continuing adult education and undergraduate degrees and professional development in business administration, education, nursing, organizational leadership, and theology and mission. Graduate degrees are available in Christian studies, divinity and education. As part of the main university in Jackson, the Sumner County satellite campus opened in 2008, with a 26,000-
square-foot facility opening in 2012. Union was recently listed as No. 61 of “up and coming” schools across the nation by U.S. News and World Report, which also placed Union 13th among regional universities in the South and has been classified as a Top Tier institution each year since 1997. Union University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees.
Coming up Hands-on learning may become accessible to Sumner residents as soon as next spring.
Sumner County Schools and Tennessee Board of Regents are working on opening a vocational school in Portland. The 40,000-square-foot facility will be leased from the school system to the Tennessee Board of Regents that oversees some of the state’s public higher education facilities. The new vocational facility would offer the school system the chance to provide more enhanced courses for students and possibly expands its dual enrollment opportunities. The facility would also offer continuing education opportunities for industries. Initial courses would include welding, computer information technologies and industrial maintenance.
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SUMNER BUZZES WITH ANNUAL EVENTS From festivals to food tastings, Sumner County is host to so many happenings there’s no chance to ever get bored. Here’s some of the year’s best.
GALLATIN Sumner County Fair Sumner County Fairgrounds 222 Fairgrounds Road, Gallatin Each summer, the whole county comes out to enjoy classic carnival games, fast rides and a sampling of the finest cuisine the fair has to offer — funnel cakes, deep-fried candy bars and lots of lemonade.
Bold Enough Rodeo Challenge Triple Creek Park Pavilion 1350 E. Broadway St., Gallatin Enjoy the thrill of a full rough stock rodeo every July with bull riding, calf roping, bronc riding and barrel racing in support of the Sumner County Anti-Drug Coalition. There is also food, vendors and activities for the entire family.
Candlelight Cemetery Tour Gallatin Cemetery 350 Cemetery Ave., Gallatin Each October, the candlelight
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Kyle Page competes as a bareback rider during the Bold Enough Rodeo Challenge at Triple Creek Park in Gallatin in July.
tour of the historic city cemetery features costumed interpreters telling stories of the historic characters who are buried there.
Christmas Craft Show gallatin-tn.gov Gallatin Civic Center 210 Albert Gallatin Road, Gallatin The third Saturday in November, people can shop and mingle at the annual Gallatin Civic Center Christmas Craft Show, showing support to shopping local.
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Savanna Felts, 5, left, and cousin Alli Long, 7, of Portland enjoy the dragon ride at the 69th annual Sumner County Fair in June in Gallatin.
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THINGS TO DO Gallatin Christmas Parade Downtown Gallatin Each December things get festive with the annual Gallatin Christmas Parade. The parade route runs from Sumner Regional Medical Center, down Main Street, down Broadway and ends at the Gallatin High School, with the square being one of the best places to watch.
Gallatin Christmas Tree Lighting Gallatin Square Several children’s choirs sing before the mayor hits the lights on the city’s tree. Restaurants serve hot cocoa and the Palace Theatre shows a family classic.
Gallatin’s Fourth of July Celebration Gallatin Civic Center 210 Albert Gallatin Ave., Gallatin Pack a picnic and bring the kids and some lawn chairs for the best seat in the house to watch the city’s annual fireworks display each July. Music and entertainment is provided, while food and drinks are on sale from area vendors. The event is rain or shine.
Gallatin Main Street Festival mainstreetgallatin.com Downtown Gallatin Since its inception in 1998, the annual festival has grown to include more than 200 vendors, two stages of music, a children’s area, and a Kansas City-style barbecue cook-off with prize money totaling more than $7,500. The festival takes place the first Saturday of October.
Gallatin’s Square Fest mainstreetgallatin.com Downtown Gallatin Rain or shine, the last Saturday of each April Gallatin’s historic square comes alive with live entertainment, arts and crafts, a
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Libby Taylor looks over items for sale on Dora Strode’s table at the annual Rose Mont Festival in June. kids’ area, food vendors and a crowd that has topped more than 12,000.
Rose Mont Festival Historic Rose Mont 810 S. Water Ave., Gallatin Get to know one of the area’s historic treasures each June with the whole family at the annual Rose Mont Festival. Enjoy baked goods, live entertainment, a White Elephant sale, and kids’ activities like a petting zoo and pony ride.
Taste of Gallatin Triple Creek Park Pavilion 1350 E. Broadway St., Gallatin There’s no better way to experience the area’s flavors than with the Taste of Gallatin, each June. Letting the spotlight shine on caterers, restaurants, grocer-
ies and more, attendees have the ability to sample food from local vendors. A kid’s zone keeps the little ones occupied while adults can pay extra for beer and wine.
Pumpkin Splash gallatin-tn.gov Gallatin Civic Center 210 Albert Gallatin Road, G allatin The Sunday before each Halloween, children in grades K-5 can dive for a pumpkin in the Gallatin Civic Center pool, followed by pumpkin decorating.
HENDERSONVILLE Daniel Smith Days Historic Rock Castle 139 Rock Castle Lane,
Hendersonville Each September, get to know what life was like in Middle Tennessee during the frontier days with this community fair and reenactments showcasing the era 1779-1820. There are drills, children’s activities and entertainers, and children get to dress in Colonial clothing and even write with a quill pen.
Hendersonville Freedom Festival Drakes Creek Park 120 E. Main St., Hendersonville The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Freedom Festival each July to celebrate Independence Day. Vendor and food booths are set up for additional purchase, while a kid’s zone and live music entertains the crowds until the fireworks go off.
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Streets of Indian Lake 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville Each September, this annual event is loaded with local eatery booths allowing attendees the chance to sample the many flavors Hendersonville restaurants, grocers and caterers have to offer.
Goodlettsville Fourth of July Celebration Moss-Wright Park 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville Celebrate the nation’s independence with activities that start in the early evening and go past dark, including Fireman’s Foam, food, games and inflatables before enjoying the fireworks display.
PORTLAND Strawberry Festival
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Downtown Portland In 2015, the 74th annual Strawberry Festival will highlight Portland’s most delicious export with five days of activities that includes shopping, food, live entertainment, a parade, carnival and so much more.
Imaginegoodlettsville.org Main Street, Goodlettsville The annual event along Main Street each September features live music, kid activities, an antique appraisal show and a diverse food court with samples from local restaurants and caterers. A portion of the proceeds from the festival go to the Goodlettsville Help Center.
Grape Stomp Sumner Crest Winery 5306 S. Old Highway 52, Portland Each September, the winery’s biggest event of the year brings out whole families looking for some grape-stomping fun. Bring a blanket and enjoy the day, with actual grape stomping, clowns, live music, inflatables and more.
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Fall Frenzy Bottom View Farm 185 Wilkerson Lane, Portland Enjoy original art, handcrafted artisan creations, antiques, collectibles and more each September, presented by Sweet Tea and Shopping.
Portland Harvest Craft Show and Sale Robert Coleman Community Center 303 Portland Blvd., Portland For more than 40 years, the community has the opportunity to shop from local artisans in November.
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Donte Harris just about fills his bucket at the 15th annual grape stomping at Sumner Crest Winery in Portland in early September.
Raise the Praise Festival Richland Park 320 Portland Blvd., Portland This two-day Christian music festival has been a part of Portland summers since 2006, and is meant to be a safe place for families, teenagers and more to enjoy music and ministry. There are two stages, free camping, a kid’s zone and food vendors.
GOODLETTSVILLE Ghost and Lantern Tour Mansker’s Station 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville Every Halloween, people get the chance to explore the grounds of the Bowen House by lantern and take pleasure in an evening of tales spun by storytellers about what may have happened on the grounds of
Westmoreland Expo Center 4011 Fleetwood Drive, Westmoreland Each September, the city of Westmoreland presents concerts, events, a parade, barn dance, live entertainment and more during the days-long celebration.
Owen Bradley Music Festival Westmoreland Expo Center 4011 Fleetwood Drive, Westmoreland The festival acknowledges the role of Bradley as a producer of legendary entertainers such as Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Brenda Lee, Conway Twitty and Kitty Wells with live entertainment and a talent search.
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Ronnie Posners, from Hampshire, Tenn., shows off Kit, Kat and Emma during the Mule Day Celebration in Westmoreland in 2012.
ACROSS THE COUNTY Sumner County Artists and Artisans Studio Tour Various locations Each November, more than 30 local artists and artisans open their studio and offer crafts for sale during this annual event.
IN THE COUNTY Bledsoe’s Fort Colonial Fair bledsoesfair.com Highway 25, Castalian Springs Each May, members of the community can camp out and enjoy colonial music and entertainment, food, drink, craft demos and shooting matches
The Gala at Cragfront Cragfront 200 Cragfront Road, Castalian Springs Enjoy the 1700s-era home of General James Winchester at the annual fundraising gala that benefits the upkeep of the property. Guests enjoy local food, drinks and entertainment.
Handmade Harvest Vintage Farm Fair Alexander Lane, Bethpage Each fall, the J. Alexander farm in Bethpage is host to live music, local arts and crafts, handmade goods and sweets, fine foods, local produce and flair, farmers market, vintage tractors, kid’s zone, photo booth and much more.
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STEPPING OUT IN SUMNER COUNTY Just because we don’t have the honky-tonks of downtown Broadway, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of places to step out and have a good time on a Friday night. From dance venues to concert series, Sumner County has plenty of after-work options to keep the whole family entertained.
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When: Third Thursday of the month May-October, 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Gallatin Square Cost: Free Details: The annual free concert series on the square features live music from new bands every week with downtown restaurants and bars open and serving food to the crowd. Area merchants extend their hours, and couples are welcome to bring a couple of chairs to just relax and enjoy the music.
Music on Main When: Third Thursday of the month June-August, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: City Hall Park, 105 S. Main St., Goodlettsville Cost: Free Details: Bands like Harlan County Line and Groove Addiction perform at the annual
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Sheryl and Robb Cox enjoy a night out during the Third Thursday on Main concert in Gallatin in May.
summer street festival that brings food trucks and live music to downtown Goodlettsville. There are plenty of activities for the whole family.
Streets of Indian Lake Summer Concert Series When: Every Thursday June-August, 6-8 p.m. Where: Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville Cost: Free Details: Stroll, shop and enjoy live music each week during the annual summer concert series presented by the Sumner County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Annual Sumner Crest Beach Bash When: May, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Sumner Crest Winery, Highway 52, Portland, 615-325-4086 Cost: Free Details: Each year, beach vacation starts in Portland with
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Concert goers enjoy the music of Some Assembly Required in July during the weekly summer concert series at the Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville.
THINGS TO DO the annual Beach Bash. So put on your flip-flops, grab your hula skirt and enjoy the live music. Presented by the Sumner County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
VENUES Awedaddy’s Bar & Grill 727 Marina Private Road, Gallatin 615-452-9876 There’s nothing like whiling away an afternoon on the lake with a plate of great fish tacos, a breezy cocktail and live music. Awedaddy’s has it all, with an extensive full menu, full bar, and full lineup of live music entertainment all summer long.
Barefoot Charlie’s 125 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville 615-431-2879
Their tagline says it all — island attitude, local latitude. Tuesdays are trivia night, while Wednesdays are all about karaoke when DJ Debbie gets things going around 7 p.m. and people are encouraged to take the stage. Plus, live bands play all season long for no cover.
Brewster’s Bar and Grille 9239 Highway 52, Portland 615-325-8873 In addition to regular daily food and drink specials, Friday nights are all about karaoke. Gather a group of singing buddies and head out for a night of singing and fun.
Last Call Bar & Grill 1184 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin 615-230-3100 Live music and karaoke
events keep fans of the neigh- The Rudder at Anchor borhood bar coming back for High Marina some cocktails and two-stepping. 128 River Road, Hendersonville Long Hollow Jamboree 615-348-0129 It’s hard to find a mild 3600 Long Hollow Pike, Goo- night when there isn’t live dlettsville music at The Rudder when 615-824-4445 people can enjoy outdoor enJam sessions, line dancing tertainment. Specialty and home-cooked food keep drinks, a late-night menu with the good times rolling at Long inventive snacks and special Hollow Jamboree. events make this a relaxing place to unwind.
Piranha’s Bar and Grill 248 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville 615-264-8106 Live music, a game room and two bars are the backdrop for an evening out that features live music on the deck. Trivia teams show up on Tuesdays and drinks specials change daily.
Silverado Night Club 709A Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville 615-851-4490 Wednesday nights brings live music, Thursday is for Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments, Friday is Ladies Night with DJ Shawn B spinning the hits. He performs again on Saturdays, with line dancing lessons starting at 7:30 p.m.
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FAMILY FUN TIME With nearly a quarter of its population under age 18, Sumner County is familyfocused with many offerings to keep kids of all ages entertained. OUTDOOR FUN Movies: Hendersonville Parks and Recreation hosts movies in Memorial Park on various dates in the spring and summer. Bring camp chairs and find the perfect spot to enjoy an evening under the stars. Sweet pickins’: Portland was once known as the Strawberry Capital of Tennessee, and for good reason. The berries are red, plump and sweet as can be, and the perfect backdrop for family pictures. Cool off: Frolic in the fountains at Streets of Indian Lake. Rev it up: Another hotspot in Streets of Indian Lake is the weekly cruise in, featuring hot rods, classic cars and lots of other cool rides. The event is held 6-9 p.m. Fridays April-October. Embrace nature: See Sumner County’s beauty up close on Bledsoe Creek State Park’s nature trails. There are more than six miles of scenic hiking trails that meander through the forest and along the lakeshore of the park.
GET MOVING On wheels: Strap on the roller skates and enjoy an evening of carefree fun. Hendersonville’s Holder Family
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Naomi and Ava Frazier are ready to enjoy good snacks and a movie during the Family Movie Night at Memorial Park in Hendersonville in April.
Fun Center opened a roller skating rink this year, and in Gallatin you can check out Sumner Skate Zone. Hit the alley: Strike or spare or gutter balls, it doesn’t matter. When you get the family together to bowl, it’s fun no matter what your score turns out to be. Play at Strike & Spare in Hendersonville and Holder Family Fun Center sites in Gallatin and Hendersonville. Up and away: Not sure what you want to do? Head over to Drakes Creek Activity Center in Hendersonville. You’ll find laser tag, miniature golf, batting cages, rock climbing and even a hot air balloon.
LEARNING Listen up: The county’s libraries all have lots of activities for the kids, from storytimes to craft days. Check your local library’s website for all the latest events. Books come alive: Barnes & Noble in Hendersonville has storytime 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays with
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The fountain at The Streets of Indian Lake is always a popular spot during the summer concerts.
much-loved characters making regular appearances. Feeling crafty: Learn pottery, painting and more at Hendersonville Arts Council classes. Many of the group’s workshops are for all ages, perfect for family bonding over messy fun. Where fresh lives: Since most kids think food comes from Kroger, take the little
ones over to a local farmers market to meet farmers and see what’s been growing. The Hendersonville Farmers Market is Saturday mornings through September at Streets of Indian Lake or the Gallatin Farmers Market Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons at 160 Franklin St., also through September.
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crowded experience — or just need to dart in out of hectic Rivergate traffic. Plus, they offer steep discounts on matinee showings.
Yes, Netflix and Hulu are amazing, and have completely changed the way we watch movies as a family. But there really is nothing like settling into a theater seat with a crinkly bag of hot buttered popcorn, a slowly darkening room and then total immersion into over-the-top entertainment. No breaks to switch the laundry, and certainly no cell phones. Here’s where to see the latest blockbuster in the area.
NCG Cinemas 1035 Greensboro Drive, Gallatin 615-451-9500 Ncgmovies.com The theater offers a Dinner and a Movie package in conjunction with area restaurants The Black-eyed Pea, Painturo’s and The Pizza Machine & Company. Contact the theater to get two movie passes and a $25 gift certificate for $39.
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721 Myatt Drive, Madison 615-860-7686 Carmike.com With larger theaters nearby, this is the place to go if you prefer to have a less-
146 N. Water Ave., Gallatin 615-452-5692 Mainstreetgallatin.com Family movies for reduced rates on the weekends keep families coming back to
Regal Streets of Indian Lake Stadium 16 & IMAX 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville 615-824-0002 The theaters feature plush stadium seating and state-ofthe-art surround sound — while the IMAX digital screen is crystal clear.
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Cars fill the Franklin Drive-in movie theater as a movie begins this summer in Franklin, Ky.
the charming hometown theater that was built in 1913. The oldest silent movie theater still standing in its original location in Tennessee, it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Also available to rent for private events and concerts.
6250 Nashville Road, Franklin, Ky. 270-586-1905 Franklindrive-in.com One of the few remaining drive-in theaters in the state, families are lined up every weekend in the summer to get in to see a film at Franklin. Once in and parked, people just pop up their chairs, pull out their coolers and settle in for an evening under the stars.
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DIVE RIGHT IN County pools offer relief on hot days From swimming lessons to lap lanes, Sumner County has pools that offer it all.
Gallatin Civic Center gallatinleisureservices.com 210 Albert Gallatin Ave., Gallatin 615-451-5911 With an indoor and outdoor pool, swimming fans can get wet all year long. The outdoor Municipal Park pool, with a 165-foot waterslide, is available for private rental from 6-10 p.m. Rates: Daily — $4 (resident), $5 (non-resident). Annual — $173 Single (resident), $230 Single (non-resident), $230 Family (resident), $316 Family (non-resident), $115 Senior (resident), $173 Senior (non-resident), $173 Senior Couple (resident), $288 Senior Couple (non-resident)
Sumner County YMCA ymcamidtn.org/sumner _county 102 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville 615-826-9622 The YMCA offers swimming lessons for children and adults, and has teams for children to further their skills and boost their confidence. Plus, their Learn to Swim program partners with area schools to provide kids in underserved communities with life-saving water safety instruction at no cost to their families.
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The Sumner County YMCA hosts a kids triathlon in the spring.
Pleasant Green Pool cityofgoodlettsville.org/229/ Pleasant-Green-Pool 105 S. Main St., Goodlettsville 615-851-2200 Rates: Family (resident) $200; Family (non-resident) $225; individual (resident) $75, and individual (non-resident) $100. People who purchase a season pass from May 1-Memorial Day will receive 10 percent off. Pool party packages are available during the operating season, Monday-Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. for $150, and on Saturday-Sunday from 56:30 p.m. for $150 or 5-7:30 p.m. for $250. Fee is good for admission for 40 people and two lifeguards.
Sea Star Swim School swimatseastar.com 127 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville
615-822-8800 New swimmers old and young can take lessons that range from basic survival skills to competitive strokes using an approach that allows one skill to be built on top of the other as a means to develop the complete swimmer.
Indian Lake Forest Swim and Tennis Club Indianlakeclub.org 500 Indian Lake Road, Hendersonville 615-826-0206 Members have been enjoying the well-maintained amenities at Indian Lake since 1969, including the large swimming pool with 10foot diving well, a separate baby pool, water slide, sundeck, sand volleyball court, shaded cabanas and a large, grassy play area. Rates: Membership is limited to 320 families for 2014.
An annual bond costs $350, and annual fees are $600 for the family, or $375 for an individual.
Richland Park Pool Cityofportlandtn.gov 301 Portland Blvd., Portland 615-325-6464 The pool is open to the public, and the season typically opens the last Saturday in May and closes in mid-August. Rates: Daily Admission is $5, free for seniors 55 and older, and children 3 years and under. Swimming lessons are available in June and July for beginners and advanced swimmers, and the pool is available for private rental 5-9 p.m. daily. The fee for two hours is $140, $160 for nonresidents, and includes two lifeguards.
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SUMNER’S HISTORIC SITES Even though Sumner County was established in 1786, its roots go back much further than that. So it is no surprise that there is such an abundance of culturally significant markers and historic locations to see. Bledsoe’s Fort Historic Park 2895 Hartsville Pike, Castalian Springs 615-452-5463 An 18th-century fort that was one of a series of outposts during the first migration after the American Revolution, it was a convenient stop for settlers on the move. But when settlers came in conflict with the Native Americans, many of them were killed, including Isaac and Anthony Bledsoe. Today, the historical site is a preservation of that time, and includes old cabins and cottages, a cemetery and hunter camp. Their annual Colonial Fair allows visitors to shop for crafts and pottery and watch historical re-enactments, minstrels and more.
Bowen-Campbell House Moss-Wright Park 705 Caldwell Road,
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Militia re-enactors fire a volley at the Douglass-Clark House dedication in July in Gallatin.
Goodlettsville 615-859-3678 Built in 1787 by Capt. William Bowen, it was the first brick home built in the state with material imported from Lexington. It housed Bowen, his wife Mary, and their 10 children. Their family cemetery was discovered on the property in 1995 by archeologists and now the home is open for tours through next door Mansker’s Station.
The Cairo School Ziegler’s Fort Road, south of Highway 25, unincorporated Cairo Built in 1922 at a cost of $1,900 for African-American
children in grades 1-8, it served students from 192359. The school was rehabilitated in 2008 thanks to a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. After the structure was stabilized, the stonework was repaired, termite shields installed, and front steps were rebuilt to look original.
1826, and she lived there until she died in 1864. Today, people can tour the home to see the original stenciling on the parlor walls, wood work and flooring, second-floor ballroom, restored garden and pond, weaving room, wine cellar and authentic American Federal antiques.
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Gallatin Commercial Historic District Downtown Gallatin Thanks to the gothic revival and late Victorian buildings that line the square, the entire district of 66 buildings was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Some gems are the Palace Theatre, built in 1913, and The Grayfeather Grill, which was Gallatin’s first jail cell.
Douglass-Clark House 2115 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin The recently renovated Douglass-Clark House will soon be open for tours. The single-room building was built in 1787, and it served as one of the first Sumner County Courthouses.
In the shade was a preferable place to be during a June concert at Monthaven in Hendersonville.
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5055 Old TN 31 E., Bethpage The school was built in 1923 and served students until 1962. A restoration project was finished in 2012 and is currently used for church meetings.
Mansker’s Station 405 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville 615-859-3678 Built by hunter and explorer Kasper Mansker, the log fort was built in 1779. The original fort burned, and Mansker rebuilt in 1883. Today, people can experience what life was like for the settlers thanks to demos, recreations and living history exhibits.
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1154 W. Main St., Hendersonville 615-822-0789 The historic Federal Style home built by Leonard B. Fite in 1860, it was used as a field hospital during the Civil War. In fact, the poplar floors were so bloodstained they all were removed except for two rooms upstairs. Now it is the home of the Hendersonville Arts Council and available for rental.
Historic Rock Castle 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville 615-824-0502 The former home of Gen. Daniel Smith, construction began in 1784 but was not complete until 1791 because of American Indian attacks. Smith is credited with naming the state of Tennessee, and produced the state’s first
map. Available for tours, it sits on 18 acres overlooking Old Hickory Lake.
Rose Mont 810 S. Water St., Gallatin 615-451-2331 The Greek Revival- and Palladian-style plantation house was built between 1836-42 by Josephus Conn Guild, using only materials found on the property. It was once the site of the largest thoroughbred horse farm in the area and is now open to the public for tours April-October.
Trousdale Place 183 W. Main St., Gallatin 615-452-5648 This historic two-story Federal-style mansion was once the home of attorney John Bowen, who built it in 1813. State governor William Trousdale bought the home in
1822 and he lived there until he died 50 years later. It now shares space with the Sumner County Museum and is open to the public for tours by appointment.
Wynnewood State Historic Site 205 Old Highway 25, Castalian Springs 615-452-5463 This site, currently operated by Bledsoe’s Lick Association, has the largest log structure still existing in the state. The main building was built in 1828 to serve as a stagecoach inn for people traveling across the state. Wynnewood suffered major damage during the Feb. 5, 2008, tornadoes, forcing it to close for a four-year, $4 million dollar renovation project. It reopened to the public on July 4, 2012.
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ON THE STAGE Sumner County residents certainly don’t shy away from showing off their creative side, whether artistically or musically, and Hendersonville Performing Arts Company in Hendersonville is just the place where people with a love for live theater can try out to perform on stage, or simply sit back and enjoy the show. “The theater just celebrated its 20th anniversary, and we are very excited for our 20th season,” said Kym Sims, president of HPAC. The theater company had its beginnings at First United Methodist Church, but moved out of that space 10 years ago. Last year, they changed the name of their
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Hendersonville Performing Arts Company’s 20th season will feature “A Chorus Line.”
company from The Steeple Players to HPAC in order to let the community know they were all welcome to be a part of the productions. “People assumed they had to be involved with that church, and we wanted to make it more of a community-based name,” Sims says. “We changed it for many rea-
sons, but mainly to be more open to the whole community.” HPAC does two or three musicals a year along with two or three non-musicals, but Sims says the positive response to the musical productions the past few years could lead to always having more of them.
“Musicals are generally the biggest hit,” Sims said. “We always use live musicians instead of tracks, so that is very appealing and always a lot of fun. And we do 12-15 shows of each production over a three-weekend run because we have been fortunate enough to sell out the majority of our shows.” This season, HPAC is putting on its most mature production to date, “A Chorus Line,” and the adult themes are a bit of a departure for the company. “It is probably the first strong audience material for us,” Sims said. “We are sticking our necks out there because we do a lot of children and family-oriented stuff, but we know there are people who want a little bit of something else, too.” Other shows this season are “A Christmas Carol: The Musical,” “Driving Miss Daisy,” and “Les Miserable.”
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A Portland utility worker lifts the electrical wires at a downtown intersection to clear the way for the 75-foot-long, 16,000-pound 1943 airplane en route from the Portland Municipal Airport to the Days Gone By Museum in 2011. The Collins family bought the plane to display at their museum.
AREA MUESUMS PRESERVE THE PAST For some people, an old tractor is just an old tractor. But for owners and curators of Days Gone By Museum in Portland, Kathleen and Joey Collins, it is so much more than that. The antique museum in the old Davis Cabinet Factory is a showcase of the personal collection they have passionately built up over the past 30 years. The museum opened about five years ago, and out front people are greeted with a 1943 Douglas DC-3 airplane from World War II. Inside, the warehouse is filled with automotive and farming treasures from the past. “We have about 120 antique tractors, and 82 of them are John Deere, some from the beginning of the century,” Tori Baskerville said.
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“We have 15 fully-restored trucks from as early as 1907, and we have a pair of wagons from Hungary.” There is also the second fire truck ever purchased by the city of Portland, brand new in 1937. There is even an original 1919 Panhard gas delivery truck with original accessories. Bus tours come through to see the old trucks, steam engines and antique toys, and Baskerville says you can spend hours there. And during the first Friday and Saturday each October, they host the annual Days Gone By Tractor Show and Threshing. For $5, people can tour the museum and indulge in homemade ice cream and molasses. “There is a lot of history
here,” Baskerville said. “A lot of older people appreciate coming because it is a lot of stuff you don’t see anywhere else anymore. And as far as the younger generation, it is stuff they have never seen before. You can learn a lot here about … days gone by.”
Sumner County Museum The Sumner County Museum in Gallatin began in the 1970s with local history buff John Garrott, and by 1975 it was incorporated as the Sumner County Museum. People can check out the many Native American artifacts on display from the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, Shawnee and the Iroquois that have
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been found in Sumner County. A photographic display features “then and now” photos of Gallatin, Westmoreland, Portland and Hendersonville, and James Willette, a cartographer of the U.S. Army of the Cumberland, drew the large map hanging at the museum in 1864 that shows the small city of Gallatin and the surrounding area. The museum hosts a candlelight cemetery tour, with Oct. 4, 2014 marking the 18th anniversary of the event. Each year there are nine presentations of people who are buried in the Gallatin Cemetery.
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LIBRARIES PROVIDE COMMUNITY RESOURCES Libraries may seem like a service of the past, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Today’s libraries have evolved into an essential resource for many residents of Sumner County, young and old. The public libraries of Sumner County provide a variety of materials and services for all residents. From magazines and movies to Kindles and computers, libraries are more like a community resource center than just a place to find books. The local libraries all work hard to not only have high-demand materials for all ages on hand, including supplemental materials for elementary and secondary students, they also offer support programs for adults looking for help updating their resume, a place for local artisans to display their work, programs for children to learn about science and math, and even a safe place for kids to watch free movies. For example, when the Portland Public Library was renovated three years ago, it went from 6,700 square feet to more than 18,000 square feet in order to provide the necessary services the community was asking for. Creative teens can film and edit a movie all with equipment available at the library, and 24 Kindles loaded with out-ofprint books are available for checkout. At Gallatin Public Library, teenagers can sign up from monthly improvisational classes, learn how to knit and even meet with adult writers for advice. At Westmoreland, 10 computers loaded with Microsoft Office Suite give adults and children without a computer at home a chance to work on projects. Every library in the area aims to provide what is needed in their community at the
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Ch Hordge III, left, 7, Evangeline Epperson, 3, and Miles Calhoun, 1, participate in a reading program at the Gallatin Public Library in August.
time. Check out yours today.
Gallatin Public Library Gallatinlibrary.org 123 E. Main St., Gallatin 615-452-1722 Hours:10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thusday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday-Monday. From story time for preschoolers to a robust summer reading program, Lego time, free movies and even a designated weekly hangout time for homeschoolers, Gallatin’s library has all kinds of classes and services for the whole community.
Hendersonville Public Library Hendersonvillelibrary.org 140 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville 615-824-0656 Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and Thurday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Friday.
The Hendersonville Library offers classes in American Sign Language, college test prep and even has a YouTube channel with videos about books, services and tours of the library. Go online at any hour of the day or night to find any book in the catalog and send a request.
Portland Public Library Youseemore.com/Portland 301 Portland Blvd., Portland 615-325-2279 Hours:10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday-Monday. All the libraries are connected with the regional ebook and audiobook download system, READS, and now has two Kindle Paperwhites and an Mp3 player for use. Gamers, movie fans, scientists and artists all have a place, and classes teaching people how to do everything from upload pictures online to editing film involves all members of the community.
Youseemore.com/ Westmoreland 2305 Epperson Springs Road, Westmoreland 615-644-2026 Hours: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayWednesday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Closed Thursday and Sunday. The Westmoreland Public Library opened in 1987 in the lower end of the V.F.W. building, then moved to its current location in July 1991. In 2005, a children’s area and a meeting room was added, and current renovations are adding more square feet.
White House Inn Library and Museum Youseemore.com/ whitehouseinn 412 Highway 76, White House 615-672-0239 Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Closed Friday and Sunday. After receiving a $100,000 state grant in 2013 in addition to $200,000 from The Memorial Foundation to build a new library, construction began in late August. When completed, the library will be located near the southeast corner at Main Street and College Street on the White House municipal campus.
Millersville Public Library Millersville broke ground in May on its library, which will feature 6,100 square feet. The facility will have two spaces devoted to reading, a large bank of computers, a meeting room and a children’s area. The library is expected to open in December.
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OLD HICKORY LAKE A SPARKLING JEWEL
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Joey Monteleon casts his line during the Michael Ernst Whizz Kidz Charity Kayak Fishing Tournament on the lake in Feburary.
It may be known as one of the state’s best fishing spots, but the 22,000 acres of Old Hickory Lake have so much more to offer than just an ideal location for angling. In fact, the Sumner County Convention and Visitors Bureau says the lake had a big hand in the $114.97 million in tourism revenue the county earned in 2012, thanks to visiting tournaments, daily rentals and every boat tank of gas that gets filled up for a day on the water. Old Hickory Lake was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1952-57, and the cost of the project at the time was just under $49 million — totally worth it for the water lovers
who enjoy the lake today. Yacht and boat charters dot the lake, and on any given weekend you can find water skiers, boaters, swimmers, tubers and paddlers all enjoying time on the glistening water. Plus, fans of wildlife will notice a number of species including waterfowl and wading birds to observe, making research and photography just a few more perfect activities to take up on the lake. Scuba diving is even a growing activity on Old Hickory. Before heading out for a day at the lake, the best first stop to make is the visitor center located at Rockland Recreation Area in Hendersonville.
SUMNER COUNTY MARINAS Anchor High Marina anchorhighmarina.net 128 River Road, Hendersonville 615-826-2628 Located in a protected harbor in Hendersonville, Anchor High shares a cove with the park next door, making it a hidden gem on the lake perfect for families. Plus, boaters love the sheltered yacht harbor that can house 125 vessels in covered slips. The on-site restaurant, The Rudder, is a great place to relax after a day on the lake, take in some live music and enjoy a wide range of fresh seafood options. Creekwood Marina creekwoodmarina.com 259 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville 615-824-7963 Creekwood Marina is centrally located in Hendersonville, and is perfect for both novice and advanced boaters. There are more 250 galvanized steel slips, covered and uncovered, with extra navigational space between docks. While there is no on-site restaurant, the clean conditions, security and service more than make up for it. Plus, there are plenty of wonderful places to grab a bite nearby, and if you run out of beverages for the boat, a gas station across the street has you covered. Drakes Creek Marina drakescreekmarine.com 441 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville 615-822-0547 Drakes Creek Marina is a full-service marina, also in Hendersonville, with 400 wet slips and dry storage spaces. They also sell new Regal sport boats and yachts, and have many used options for sale as well. There isn’t a restaurant on site, but there is a dock store that will help anyone fill up their cooler. Gallatin Marina gallatinmarina.com 727 Marina Private Road, Gallatin 615-452-4777 A quiet cove that has been around since the 1960s, Gallatin Marina has updated facilities that can accommodate boats in wet slips and dry storage. Plus, an on-site mechanic can help with sudden issues. Awedaddy’s Food and Spirits caters to boaters and hungry Gallatin residents alike, with live music and food served all day on the weekends. Plus, cocktails are served at every meal. Shady Cove Marina shadycovemarina.com 1115 Shady Cove Road, Castalian Springs 615-452-8010 Part marina, part campground, Shady Cove is a one-stop shop for outdoor fans looking to break up their camping trip with stints out on the lake. People can grab bar bites at the on-site restaurant, or drinks at the tiki bar, and the venue is available for rental for private events.
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IT’S PLAYTIME Sumner County has some of the most beautiful parks in the state, and residents are lucky enough to have access to them every day of the year. Bledsoe Creek State Park tnstateparks.com/parks/about/ bledsoe-creek 400 Ziegler’s Fort Road, Gallatin 615-452-3706 The 169-acre park features 57 campsites and miles of scenic hiking trails. There are two boat launch ramps, picnic facilities and park programs.
Rotary Park at Liberty Branch Blue Jay Way, Gallatin 615-504-5566 This new park spearheaded by the Gallatin Morning Rotary Club is expected to officially open next spring, but will offer limited use beginning this month. The five-acre park will include canoe and kayak launching space and a fishing pier.
Millersville Parks and Recreation
Triple Creek Park 1350 E. Broadway St. The largest park in Gallatin at 185 acres, Triple Creek has tournament sports complexes and fields, walking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, playgrounds and dog parks.
The Millersville department of parks and recreation launched in July 2011, and the Community Center and playground opened that November at 1181 Louisville Highway. The park is open daily from daylight to dusk. To book the center, call 615-420-6417.
Municipal Park 160 Municipal Park Drive On its 60 acres, Municipal Park has a pool, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts and picnic pavilions.
Portland Parks For information about the facilities, call 615-325-6464.
Clearview Park 723 Chambers St. The 6-acre neighborhood park has a rec center, walking track and playground.
Richland Park
Thompson Park 282 E. Morrison St. The first park in Gallatin, established in 1947, there is now a skateboard park, walking tracks, a playground, concessions and sand volleyball court on the 13-acre facility.
Goodlettsville Parks To inquire about events or the facilities, call 615-851-2200.
Moss-Wright Park
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Rachel and Franklin Goins enjoy the playground at Memorial Park in Hendersonville.
Hendersonville Parks To reserve facilities, call 615-8223898.
Drakes Creek Park 120 E. Main St. This large park has multiple football, baseball and soccer fields, playgrounds, concessions, picnic areas, grills and lighted volleyball courts.
Gallatin Parks
745 Caldwell Drive The 147-acre park features trails, playgrounds, picnic facilities, football fields, tournament soccer fields, sand volleyball court and historic Mansker’s Station.
The parks in Gallatin are run by Gallatin Leisure Services. To reserve a complex for tournaments, contact Page Jackson at 615-451-5911. To reserve a field for practices, contact the front desk at 615-451-5911.
Peay Park
224 Scotch St. This park has trails, inline hockey rinks, picnic areas, skate park and a walking trail.
100 Memorial Drive This 11-acre park has a playground, tennis courts, grills and picnic facilities, a baseball field and Delmas Long Community Center.
151 E. Main St. A dozen tennis courts, gazebo, walking trail and Kid’s Kingdom playground make this park worth stopping at.
Lock 4 Park
Pleasant Green Park
1598 Lock 4 Road A lakeside park that offers mountain biking trails, picnic areas, boating, model airplane landing strip, and fishing on its 161 acres.
360 Pleasant Green Drive This 22-acre park has shelters, jogging trails, and public swimming pool with concessions.
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Memorial Park
Sanders Ferry Park 513 Sanders Ferry Road This park has an 18-disc golf course, model airplane field, playgrounds, picnic shelters, grills, and a basketball court.
321 Portland Blvd. (north entrance); 303 Portland Blvd. (south entrance) The 191-acre park has a community center, gymnasium, public swimming pool, paved and lighted trails, fields for soccer, football, baseball and softball, picnic shelters and playgrounds.
Meadowbrook Park 700 S. Broadway This 15-acre park has a walking trail, picnic shelters, lighted basketball and tennis courts, sand volleyball, and a lighted skate park.
Westmoreland City Park 1001 Ball Park Road 615-644-9902 Located just south of Austin Peay Highway, the park is open sunrise to 10 p.m. The pavilion is used for concerts and other community events, and may be rented for private parties. There is also a ¼ mile walking track.
White House Municipal Park 420 Highway 76 615-672-4350 This park has an inclusive playground, three tennis courts, multiple ball fields, volleyball courts, picnic shelters, a nature trail and youth football field.
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GREENWAYS AND TRAILS DRAW BIKERS, HIKERS AND FAMILIES Old Hickory Lake isn’t the only place of natural beauty north of Nashville. From miles of greenways to rustic mountain bike trails, Sumner has lots of adventurous activities for outdoor lovers. “The city of Gallatin has one of the longest standing biking trails in Middle Tennessee, Lock 4,” says Bryan Kortness, local cyclist and employee of Biker’s Choice in Hendersonville. Shop owner David Harden had a large part in the creation of the nearly 10-mile trail about 25 years ago. Lock 4 is considered to be one of the premier mountain bike trails in the area, and is host to three race events each year that brings nationally recognized bike racers to the area. “We are really in the heyday of mountain biking right now, and it is bigger than it’s ever been,” added Kortness. “A lot of people feel a lot more comfortable riding mountain bikes than they are with traffic out on the road. And the technology with mountain biking is utilizing technology from the motocross world, and it has improved the bicycles tremendously.” Portland is also working on its own trails, and in August announced they would be putting in their first mountain bike trails and improving walking trails, thanks to a $94,000 Recreational Trails Program grant. The project will include a total of 3,000 linear feet of 8foot-wide gravel trail and 10,000 linear feet of 3-footwide natural surface trail, trail-head parking and signs on the northeastern section
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Steve LePard, left, and Ryan Martin enjoy the Lock 4 mountain bike trails in September in Gallatin.
of Richland Park and is expected to be complete by early 2016. “Mountain biking is a sport that has something for everybody,” Kortness says. “I have an 8-year-old daughter and she mountain bikes. Lock 4 has a great beginner trail and as you expand farther out it becomes more technical. Beginners can start off practicing, learning how to ride it, and as they become more adventurous than they can expand a little bit and try some new things.”
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Danielle Nicholson and Angela Hammond stroll along the Hendersonville Greenway in late August.
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WANT TO PLAY A SPORT? There are numerous recreation leagues and parks throughout Sumner County. Included here are listings for recreation departments and leagues throughout the county.
GALLATIN Baseball/softball » American Legion Little League, Municipal Park, 615478-5964; ages 7-12 » Gallatin Leisure Services slowpitch softball, Triple Creek Park, 615-451-5911; ages 5-16
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Volunteer State Bank pitcher Kameron Douglas fires a first-inning pitch during a Gallatin American Legion Little League game against Sumner Bank and Trust.
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Hendersonville Select 10U hitter R.R. Mabrey sizes up a pitch during the first inning of a game against the Nolensville All-Stars.
» Gallatin Youth Basketball Leagues, 615-451-5911
Tennis
Football
Football
Municipal Park, 615-230-0726
» Gallatin Youth Football League, 615-480-4413 or gyfl.org
Other
» Hendersonville Titans Youth Football, ages 5-12, sponsored by Hendersonville Civitan Club; 615-495-4433
» Indian Lake Swim Team, 615826-0206
Soccer
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Tennis
» Gallatin Soccer League, 615451-5911
Baseball/softball
» Hendersonville Inline Hockey Association, ages 8-under to 18-under; 615-364-5598
» Played at Drakes Creek Park, 615-264-2017
Swim teams » Cages Bend, 615-451-1314 » Gallatin Civic Center, 615-4515911 » Fairvue Plantation, 615-4510919
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Skate park at Thompson Park
» USSSA baseball and Cal Ripken baseball, ages 4-18, though no T-ball is offered. Games are played at Drakes Creek Park and Veterans Park; 615-8223898. » Slow-pitch and fast-pitch softball leagues, ages 4-18, with those leagues primarily playing at Drakes Creek Park and Veterans Park; 615-822-3898.
Soccer » Hendersonville Soccer Club, ages 3-18, with games at Drakes Creek Park; 615-824-6216
Swim teams » Bluegrass Country Club, 615348-5207
GOODLETTSVILLE Basketball » Goodlettsville youth basketball, ages 5-18; games are played at the Delmas Long Community Center; 615-8512253
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» Goodlettsville Trojans, ages 5-14; games played at MossWright Park; 615-851-2253
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Baseball/softball
» Little League Baseball, ages 3-16, played at Portland Little League complex; 615-887-9484 » Dixie Youth Baseball, ages 5-18, played at Richland Park; 615-604-8617 » Dixie Youth fast-pitch softball, ages 5-16; games are played at Municipal Park; 615-325-6464
» Little League Baseball, ages 9-12; played at Westmoreland Little League baseball complex; 615-644-9921 » T-ball (3-6), coach pitch (7-8) and senior league (13-15); played at Westmoreland City Park; 615-644-4174 » Fast-pitch softball, ages 9-16; played at Westmoreland City Park; 615-644-3382
» Youth basketball league, grades 3-6; 615-325-6464
» Dixie Youth Baseball and Dixie Youth Softball (fast-pitch), ages 5-16; games are played at Municipal Park; 615-672-4350, ext. 2114 » The Parks and Recreation Department offers youth basketball and youth football leagues, as well as recreational softball leagues for men and women. Softball leagues play at Municipal Park, while the youth basketball leagues play at the Hobbs Municipal Center, at 105 College St.; 615-672-4350, ext. 2114.
Football
Soccer
» Youth football league, grades 3-6; 615-644-2306
» White House Youth Soccer Association, ages 3-17; matches played at the W.L. Anderson Sports Complex, at 2760 Highway 31W; 615-672-4350, ext. 2114
Soccer » Tennessee United Soccer Club, ages 9-under through 19-under; games played at Moss-Wright Park in Goodlettsville and Drakes Creek Park in Hendersonville; 615-306-7314 » Middle Tennessee Futbol Club, ages 3-18; matches played at Moss-Wright Park; 615-8383539
T-ball Ages 4-5, games at Moss-Wright Park; 615-851-2253
Volleyball Girls, ages 10-15, games at Delmas Long Community Center; 615-851-2253
Basketball » Recreation Department youth basketball leagues; 615-3256464
Football » Youth football league, ages 6-12; 615-517-1152
Basketball
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LOTS OF WAYS TO FIND FISHING SPOTS Fishing in Sumner County is heavily centered around Old Hickory Lake and the Cumberland River. Old Hickory Lake has more than 22,000 acres of water and is known as one of the most-fished spots in Middle Tennessee. The lake is almost 100 miles long running from Cordell Hull Dam near Carthage to Old Hickory Dam near Hendersonville. There are numerous access ramps to Old Hickory Lake in Gallatin and Hendersonville. Regular fishing tournaments are contested on Old Hickory Lake, with anglers launching from ramps in Gallatin and Hendersonville, making it a prime fishing destination. Bledsoe Creek State Park offers two boat launch ramps, one for registered campers only and the other open for the general public.
Anchor High Marina River Road, Hendersonville
Avondale Boat Ramp Avondale Access Road, Hendersonville
Bull Creek Boat Ramp 200 Odoms Bend Road, Gallatin
Cages Bend Boat Ramp Benders Ferry Road, Hendersonville
Cairo Boat Ramp Cairo Road, Gallatin
Cedar Grove Access Ramp Woods Ferry Road, Gallatin
Cherokee Marina 450 Cherokee Boat Dock Rd., Lebanon Cherokee Marina can be accessed from Highway 109, just inside the Wilson County line.
Gallatin Marina 727 Marina Private Road, Gallatin $5 to launch
Gallatin Recreation Area Boat Ramp This boat ramp is located on the east fork of Station Camp Creek, a tributary of Old Hickory Lake.
Bledsoe Creek State Park
Lock 3 Access Ramp
400 Zieglers Ford Road, Gallatin
Lock 3 Road, Hendersonville
Bluegrass Marina
Lock 4 Access Ramp
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Lock 4 Road, Gallatin
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Eric and Titi Popa celebrate a big catch during the Kids Fishing Rodeo at Memorial Park in Hendersonville.
Mallard Point Park Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville
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Stark Knob Boat Ramp Lake Park Drive, Hendersonville
Steam Plant Road, Gallatin
Old Union Access Ramp Highway 25, Gallatin On Hartsville Pike, between Brights and Greenfield lanes.
Rockland Park Overlook Circle, Hendersonville
Sanders Ferry Boat Ramp Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville
Saundersville Boat Ramp Caudill Drive, Hendersonville
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Station Camp Creek Boat Ramp Douglas Bend Road, Gallatin
Walton’s Ferry Boat Ramp Walton Ferry Boat Ramp Road, Hendersonville
Zieglers Fort Ramp Zieglers Fort Road, Gallatin Zieglers Fort Ramp is located just past the entrance to Bledsoe Creek State Park.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL MEANS HIGH LEVELS OF COMPETITION High school football has long been a staple of communities within Sumner County. Eight schools are footballplaying members of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association: Beech High, Gallatin High, Hendersonville High, Pope John Paul II High, Portland High, Station Camp High, Westmoreland High and White House High. All of those schools except Pope John Paul II High play in Division I. The Knights are members of Division II, made up of schools that offer need-based financial aid to students. Beech, Gallatin, Hendersonville, Portland and Station Camp currently compete in District 9-AAA with Lebanon, Mt. Juliet and Wilson Central high schools. Under the current TSSAA classification, Hendersonville and Station Camp are designated as Class 6A schools for the state playoffs, while Beech, Gallatin and Portland are Class 5A schools. The Hendersonville-Gallatin tug-of-war has been one of the state’s long-standing rivalries, and was televised in 2013. Since 2009, a District 9AAA team has reached the BlueCross Bowl state championship game in four of the last five years. Beech won the 2009 and 2012 titles in Class 5A, while Hendersonville posted runner-up finishes in 2010 (Class 5A) and in 2013 (Class 6A). Two of the state’s most highly-touted prospects also played in District 9-AAA in the past few years, as Beech’s Jalen Hurd (2012 Mr. Football Class AAA Back winner) and Station Camp’s Josh Malone
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Beech High senior Max Rodgers tries to knock the ball out of Station Camp High senior Josh Gilley’s hands as Buccaneer defender Dillon Norton (28) provides support.
THE MASCOTS Beech High School: Buccaneers Gallatin High School: Green Wave Hendersonville High School: Commandos Pope John Paul II High School: Knights Portland High School: Panthers Station Camp High School: Bison Westmoreland High School: Eagles White House High School: Blue Devils
(2013 Mr. Football Class AAA Back winner) were heavily recruited. Both players chose to play at the University of Tennessee for their collegiate careers. White House and Westmo-
reland compete in District 9AA, which house schools competing in Class 3A and 4A for the playoffs. The White House Blue Devils, under head coach Jeff Porter, have reached the state playoffs in all but one season since 1984. White House won the 1997 Class 3A state championship under Porter, who is in his 28th season coaching the team. Pope John Paul II High plays in Division II-Class AA, along with some of the state’s top programs in Ensworth, Brentwood Academy, Montgomery Bell Academy and others. Three other schools — Hendersonville Christian Academy, Aaron Academy and White House Christian Community School — play eight-man football in the Middle Tennessee Athletic Conference.
Gallatin High senior wide receiver Makel Crenshaw tries to escape Summit tacklers during a preseason scrimmage.
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Hendersonville running back Jarcques Wordlaw (6) looks for running room on what turned out to be a 42-yard touchdown run against Wilson Central.
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PRO, COLLEGE SPORTS JUST DOWN THE ROAD Tennessee Titans Tennessee’s professional football team, the Tennessee Titans, kicked off another season in Nashville recently. For tickets or personal seat license information, visit titansonline.com, ticketmaster.com, the LP Field box office or call 800-745-3000. Single-game tickets are on sale for each of the Titans’ eight regular-season home games. The Titans are coached by first-year head coach Ken Whisenhunt.
Nashville Predators
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Volunteer State Community College women’s basketball player Shenequa Foster takes a shot during a game in the 2013-14 season.
The Nashville Predators, Tennessee’s National Hockey League franchise, play their games in downtown Nashville at Bridgestone Arena. Single-game, season tickets, packages and group tickets are available at nashvillepredators.com, ticketmaster.com, the Bridgestone Arena box office or call 615770-7825. Tickets can be purchased at the Bridgestone Arena box office between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and on game nights. For the first time in franchise history, the Predators have a new head coach leading the team, as Peter Laviolette replaced the only other head coach in franchise history, Barry Trotz.
Nashville Sounds The minor league baseball team Nashville Sounds announced this month it will become the Oakland Athletics affiliate.
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Volunteer State Community College baseball player Dalton Davis follows through on a swing.
The Sounds finished their 37th and final season at Greer Stadium and will be moving to their new home, First Tennessee Park. The new stadium, at the site of historic Sulphur Dell, is expected to be completed in time to open the 2015 season. The Sounds offer singlegame tickets, group rates and season tickets at 615-690-4487, nashvillesounds.com, or minorleaguebaseball.com.
College sports Sumner County has a multitude of college sports nearby, ranging from Southeastern Conference member Vanderbilt University, to Atlantic Sun Conference member Lipscomb University to Ohio Valley Conference members Belmont University and Tennes-
see State University. Tickets for any sports events can be purchased by visiting the colleges’ websites. Sumner County is home to Volunteer State Community College, one of the most competitive junior colleges in the JUCO ranks in basketball, baseball and softball. Many of Sumner County’s finest athletes have called or currently call Volunteer State home, but the Pioneers are athletes from all over the United States. To obtain single-game tickets or season passes to any of Volunteer State’s home games, call 888-335-8722 or 615-452-8600. Tickets may also be purchased in person on game day. For more information, visit volstate.edu.
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McWilliams
Newgarden
LOCAL ATHLETES IN THE PROS He signed with the Detroit Lions after playing four seasons in Seattle, where he caught 165 passes for 2,195 yards and 15 touchdowns for the Seahawks. Tate had 157 receptions for 2,707 yards during his four-year career at Notre Dame, with 26 going for touchdowns. He also rushed for three more during that time. His senior year with the Irish he was an All-American selection. That earned him a secondround (60th overall) selection by the Seahawks in the 2010 NFL Draft.
Hundreds of Sumner athletes have gone on to play in college over the past decade, and several have made their way to the professional ranks. Athletes with Sumner County ties who are currently playing professionally include:
Corey Brewer Corey Brewer, who starred at Portland High School (winning the Class AA Mr. Basketball award in 2004) and then winning two national championships at the University of Florida, is currently a member of the National Basketball Association’s Minnesota Timberwolves. While the T-wolves are the fourth landing spot for Brewer, they are actually the team that drafted him in the first round 2007 draft (seventh overall). Brewer was a member of the 2010-11 Dallas Mavericks squad that won the NBA championship. He played two seasons for the Denver Nuggets, averaging 12.1 points a contest. That was second career-wise only to his 2009-10 stint with Minnesota. In his most recent season with the Timberwolves, he averaged 12.3 points per game in 81 contests. So far during his career, Brewer has averaged 10 points, three rebounds and 1.4 steals per contest.
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Steve Delabar
first year in the NBA was a bit of a transitional period, as he averaged 6.1points a game and shot 38 percent from 3point range. An injury halted his 201314 season after just 13 games. In two NBA seasons, he has averaged 5.6 points per game.
Steve Delabar has ties to Sumner County, having pitched at Volunteer State Community College. He enjoyed a breakout 2013 season with the Toronto Blue Jays, earning a trip to pitch in the All-Star game. He was the fans’ choice vote to earn a spot on the team. Delabar first reached the Major Leagues with the Seattle Mariners and since that time has averaged more than 11 strikeouts per nine innings of work.
Golden Tate
Tennys Sandgren
The former Pope John Paul II High standout went on to star at Notre Dame and was drafted by the National Football League’s Seattle Seahawks, where he won a Super Bowl following the 2013 season.
Arguably the top player to don a racquet in Sumner County, Sandgren dominated junior circuits around Tennessee, the Southeast and all across the country before taking his talents to the University of Tennessee.
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Golden Tate takes his talents to Detroit.
John Jenkins John Jenkins shattered high school scoring marks while at Station Camp, amassing more than 3,000 points during his career. He won the Class AA Mr. Basketball award in each his junior and senior seasons while averaging more than 40 points a game his senior year. He didn’t slow down at Vanderbilt University either, averaging more than 20 points a game his junior season before leaving early to go pro. After being selected in the first round (23rd overall) by the Atlanta Hawks, Jenkins’
SPORTS He has recently battled in tournaments in International Tennis Federation, World Tennis Association tour and ATP Challenger Tour. While at Tennessee he participated in the Junior circuits of the Australian Open, French Open, U.S. Open and Wimbledon. He had a 78-42 record in ITF Futures Competition, including six titles. He had a world ranking as high as 183 early in 2013.
Steven Fox Former Hendersonville High golf standout Steven Fox, who won the 2012 U.S. Amateur Tournament, turned pro in September 2013. The U.S. Amateur championship earned Fox a spot in three of the four major championships in 2013 — the Masters, the U.S. Open and the Open Championship. Fox is now a member of the Professional Golfers Association of America tour’s feeder circuit, the Web.com Tour. His best professional finish came in October 2013 in an NEC Series-PGA Tour Latinoamérica event, the Puerto Rico Classic, where he finished tied for 11th.
Zac Curtis Former Hendersonville High baseball standout Zac Curtis was drafted in the sixth round of the 2014 Major League Baseball FirstYear Player Draft. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Curtis, a lefthanded pitcher, with the 180th overall pick out of Middle Tennessee State University. Prior to playing at MTSU, Curtis pitched at Volunteer State Community College. Curtis currently pitches
for the Hillsboro (Ore.) Hops, a short-season Class A minor-league organization in the Northwest League that is comprised of primarily first-year players.
Sam McWilliams Former Beech High standout Sam McWilliams was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth round of the 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft. McWilliams — a righthanded pitcher — was taken with the 232nd overall selection shortly after completing his senior season at Beech. He went 6-2 in 12 pitching appearances and also recorded a save in the District 9-AAA tournament, finishing with a 1.31 earnedrun average while striking out 92 batters and allowing 18 walks. He also batted .442 with seven home runs for the Buccaneers. McWilliams currently pitches for the Gulf Coast League (Fla.) Phillies, a rookie-level team in the 16team Gulf Coast League.
Josef Newgarden Hendersonville native Josef Newgarden is a professional race car driver, currently driving for Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing in the Verizon IndyCar Series. Newgarden is in his third season in the IndyCar Series. Through the first 17 races of the 2014 season, Newgarden has accumulated six top-five and 13 top-10 finishes in 50 starts. In 2011, Newgarden won the Firestone Indy Lights Series championship. He won five races including the series’ marquee event, the Firestone Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, en route to securing a promotion to IndyCar for 2012.
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Merrol Hyde Magnet junior Peyton Lamb hits a tee shot on hole No. 4 during a high school golf match at Gallatin’s Long Hollow Golf Course
GOLF ISN’T FAR AWAY IN SUMNER Eight golf courses reside inside or are just outside the Sumner County line. Five of those are private clubs, including Bluegrass Country Club in Hendersonville, Dogwood Hills Country Club in Portland, and three in Gallatin — The Club at Fairvue Plantation, Foxland Harbor Golf and Country Club, and Gallatin Country Club. Two courses are run by municipalities — Gallatin’s Long Hollow Golf Course and Hendersonville’s Country Hills Golf Course. Twelve Stones Crossing Golf Club sits just outside the Sumner County line in Goodlettsville, and is a public facility. Of the eight, six are 18hole layouts, with only Gallatin Country Club and Dogwood Hills as nine-hole courses.
PUBLIC COURSES Long Hollow Golf Course 1080 Long Hollow Pike, Gallatin 6,100 yards, par-71 layout Phone: 615-451-3120 Country Hills Golf Course 1501 Saundersville Rd., Hendersonville 6,200 yards, par-72 Phone: 615-824-1100 Twelve Stones Crossing 1201 Twelve Stones Crossing, Goodlettsville 7,000 yards, par-72 Phone: 615-851-4653
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GALLATIN INDUSTRIAL CENTER BUZZES WITH BUSINESS JOSH CROSS / FILE / STAFF
Beretta USA Corp. representatives joined local and state officials in late August to mark the groundbreaking of the company’s new 156,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Gallatin.
In 2014, it seemed as if every other month another business announced plans to set up or expand operations at the Gallatin Industrial Center, and bringing with them hundreds of jobs. After announcing Gallatin as the location of their new manufacturing and research
facility, Italian gunmaker Beretta broke ground on the site in the Gallatin Industrial Center in August. Beretta has operated in Italy since 1526 and makes a variety of firearms, ranging from hunting shotguns to the U.S. Armed Forces M-9 pistol. The new facility is
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Gallatin Economic Development Agency Executive Director James Fenton speaks before a groundbreaking for American Colors Inc.’s new 30,000-square-foot manufacturing and research facility in the second phase of the city’s industrial park.
estimated to cost $45 million and create 300 local jobs. “Beretta is one of the world’s greatest companies, and their decision to expand into Tennessee speaks to the standards of craftsmanship and quality our state’s workforce embraces every day,” Gov. Bill Haslam said in a release. “Attracting a legendary company like Beretta reinforces our goal of becoming the number one location in the Southeast for highquality jobs.” And the company was not the only one to bring new jobs to the Industrial Center. Just a few months later, liquid pigment manufacturer American Colors Inc., which already had a plant in Lebanon, announced its further expansion into Middle Tennessee with a new manufacturing and research facility there as well. With the expansion, the company will invest $3.7 million and create 31 new jobs in Sumner County. American Colors antici-
pates the facility will be fully operational by the first quarter of 2015. Joining them is Chicagobased American Mechanical Inc., which opened a 15,000square-foot fabrication facility in the industrial park. The pipe-fitting outfit specializes in providing industrial, institution and commercial installations related to HVAC, manufacturing and chemical processing.
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Gallatin isn’t the only Sumner County city experiencing job growth. Hendersonville Xtend Healthcare opened a new call center on the corner of Indian Lake Boulevard and Main Street this summer, adding 275 jobs to the area to assist in patient insurance claims. Novità Technologies, which designs and manufactures aftermarket lighting applications for cars announced in May that the com-
Novità Technologies will expand its Hendersonville operations, more than doubling its workforce and investing $3.2 million in building and infrastructure improvements to its Old Shackle Island Road facility.
pany was also expanding its Hendersonville operations by investing $3.2 million in building and infrastructure improvements to their Old Shackle Island Road facility, allowing the company to double its Hendersonville footprint and create 31 new jobs, increasing its workforce by 60 percent.
All of this growth falls in line with the city’s progress touted by Mayor Scott Foster in his state of the city speech in May, and more business is to come, including Hobby Lobby, restaurant chain Culver’s, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and the city’s first hotel in more than a decade, Fairfield Inn & Suites.
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SUMNER’S TOP EMPLOYERS When it comes to work, it’s much better when it doesn’t include two stints a day commuting with the masses on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard — either right before or after battling the Trinity Lane construction with white knuckles and nerves of steel. Luckily, Sumner County has some amazing employers supplying thousands of jobs right here, commute not needed. Here are the top five:
Sumner County Government and Public Schools Sumnertn.org 355 N. Belvedere Drive, Gallatin 615-442-1160 No. of employees: 4,300 Combined, the two agencies employ thousands of workers,
from teachers and janitors to clerks and officers. A link on the government website at any given time will show what jobs they are currently filling, which could be anything from a plumbing expert to mechanical inspector.
Sumner Regional Medical Center Mysumnermedical.com 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 615-328-8888 No. of employees: 1,080 Part of HighPoint Health System, the organization provides a full range of services to meet all the health-care needs of our community, and they need quality people to meet those needs. A view of available jobs on their website shows current listings in all areas of the health system, from hospice care and home nurses to physicians’ practices.
Unipres USA Inc. Unipres.com 201 Kirby Drive, Portland 615-325-3949 No. of employees: 975 Since 1987, Unipres has produced auto parts for the North American industry, stamping, machining and assembling parts for car body structures, pressing molded components and helping customers create new parts. Current career opportunities are listed on their website, as well as their benefits, which include an onsite clinic with free medical care, competitive 401K, and college assistance.
Gap Inc. Gapinc.com 100 Gap Blvd., Gallatin 615-230-2320 No. of employees: 750 Launched in 1969, Gap Inc. is an
international specialty retailer whose brands include Old Navy, Banana Republic, Piperlime, Intermix and Athleta. Careers listed on their site direct people to all parts of the company and county, and employee benefits include merchandise discount, tuition reimbursement, and on-site wellness clinic.
Volunteer State Community College Volstate.edu 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin 615-230-3204 No. of employees: 625 Since its 1971 inception, more than 140,000 people have attended Vol State, and countless employees have helped them all along the way. People can look on their website for current job listings for clerks, faculty and administrative positions.
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SUMNER FARMS OFFER FOOD, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT For good, wholesome entertainment, you can’t do better than heading out to one of the area’s many farms, not only for food, but for making memories as well. “Agritrouism is big in Sumner County,” said Barry Young, executive director of the Sumner County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “At Bottom View Farm in Portland, depending on the time of year, you can pick your own strawberries or blueberries or whatever it is that is in season. You can see farm animals, and they actually have a little educational section there that teaches kids about cows, chickens and other
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Glenn Cook secures Alex Poplawski before the 9-year-old slides down the zip-line at Bottom View Farm near Portland.
farm animals.” Bottom View also has plenty of fun activities for children, including a little mine where they can pan for gold, a small Wild West town, a large trampoline, and over 5,000 feet of zipline that soars over the farm’s 400 acres. A pay pond is open for snagging catfish, and if you get hungry during your outing you can grab breakfast or lunch at the on-site Momma J’s Country Kitchen. Cottontown’s Bradley Kountry Acres is a quiet place where children can come by with their parents to pick strawberries, and in season Shuckles joins many of
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BUSINESS the other local farms by offering a fall festival and one of the area’s corn mazes. Bottom line, area fresh produce is not hard to find. “You have the Gallatin Farmers Market, Hendersonville Farmers Market, Hendersonville Produce, and Madison Creek Farm in Goodlettsville,” Young said. “There, you can pick your own flowers and herbs, and they have a CSA, which is community supported agriculture. You sign up and pay a fee, and the farmers will bring their produce fresh from the farms. You just go around with a basket and pick out enough for your family to take home and eat.” In fact, there are plenty of CSA options in Sumner County that offer the perfect solution for people who want that farm-to-fork experience at home but don’t have time or space for a garden of their own. Hendersonville Produce has been in operation for eight years, and in 2014 began offering fruits and vegetables from family-owned and operated Delvin Farms. For people who can’t make a big financial commitment up front, Stewart Say of Gallatin’s Natural Fields Farm has come up with a solution. His hybrid, subscriptionstyle CSA requires just $50 to enroll, and instead of getting whatever grows that week, subscribers will get a weekly email where they can pick which produce they want from a changing list of options. The items will be deducted from the subscriber’s account, and money can be added at any time. “At the end of the season if you still have money in your account, I will either refund that money or roll over to the next season,” Say said. “My CSA allows people who want to try a CSA a starting point.” Say moved his operation from Springfield to Gallatin just a few years ago, and now
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Organic farmer Stuart Say tends to the Swiss chard at Natural Fields Farm in Gallatin.
grows the organic produce for his CSA on a little more than five acres. People can pick up their produce or farm-fresh eggs on Wednesdays at Hendersonville Produce, or arrange for direct pickup at the farm.
pends on what season is going on, but we have everything from blackberries to asparagus. I grow a lot of salad mixes, tomatoes, squash, and cucumbers. You name it, I pretty much try and grow it.”
“If there is a crop failure with a traditional CSA, it falls on the customer,” Say said. “With my system, if I have a crop failure it falls on me. Everything I sell in my subscription service I grow myself on my farm here. It de-
FARMS, FARMERS MARKETS AND CSAS BOTTOM VIEW FARM
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Bottomviewfarm.com 185 Wilkerson Lane, Portland 615-325-7017
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Facebook.com/gallatinfarmers market 160 Franklin St., Gallatin 615-452-5692
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COOPER CREEK STRAWBERRIES Facebook.com/CooperCreek Strawberries 345 Gibbs Lane, Gallatin 615-804-9264
ENGLAND’S STRAWBERRY FARM Englandstrawberryfarm.com 720 Scattersville Road, Portland 615-426-3068
FARMER BROWN’S PRODUCE Fbpam.org 386 Douglas Lane, Gallatin
Facebook.com/pages/ Hendersonville-Farmers-Market 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville
HENDERSONVILLE PRODUCE Hendersonvilleproduce. blogspot.com 760 E. Main St. #1, Hendersonville 615-826-0033
KELLEY’S BERRY FARM Kelleysberryfarm.com 50 Riverview Estates Lane, Castalian Springs
615-633-7447
MADISON CREEK FARMS Madisoncreekfarms.com 1228 Willis Branch Road, Goodlettsville 615-448-6207
NATURAL FIELDS FARM Naturalfieldsfarm.com 985 Franklin Road, Gallatin 615-452-9762
RED CHIEF ORCHARD Redchieforchard.com 2400 Harstville Pike, Gallatin 615-452-1516
ROOTS CSA Rootschildbirth.com/blog/csa 199 McDougal Lane, Portland 615-243-4830
SHUCKLES CORN MAZE Shucklescornmaze.com Lower Station Camp Creek Road, Gallatin 615-669-6293
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A VARIETY OF DINING OPTIONS ABOUND This list is just a tasting of the many restaurants serving up delicious fare in Sumner County.
Global cuisine Avanti Gourmet 711 E. Main St. #104, Hendersonville 615-264-4505 Hours: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday A neighborhood Italian restaurant and deli that serves classics like linguini and clams in a wine sauce and shrimp carbonara.
Kohana Japanese 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville 615-826-1124 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Tues-
day-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday Open since 2010, people have been flocking for the tasty, elevated sushi and Japanese cuisine that includes panko-crusted soft shell crab, broiled bone-in Spanish mackerel with ponzu sauce, and dozens and dozens of rolls.
Sopapilla’s 300 Indian Lake Blvd. #100, Hendersonville 615-822-8524 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. SundayThursday; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Owner Steve Dale, bass player for Little Big Town, brings a taste of New Mexico right in Hendersonville. The cuisine includes tasty bites like shrimp and scallops ceviche marinated in freshsqueezed lime, lemon and orange
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Cafe Rakka’s menu features Lebanese and Egyptian food. juices; lobster tail and filet fajitas with frijoles; and lobster tacos topped with grilled pineapple, mango and corn relish.
Fat Juicy Taco 793 W. Main St., Hendersonville 615-824-0444 Hours: 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. TuesdaySaturday Get your tacos Baja West Coast style, like fish burritos, and enchiladas with Anaheim chili sauce.
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BUSINESS Café Rakka 71A New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville 615-824-6264 Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday Since 2008, fans have been devouring the Lebanese and Egyptian food at Café Rakka, which was even featured on the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” with Guy Fieri.
La Quesadilla 5424 Highway 31E, Westmoreland 615-644-5991 Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. MondaySaturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday Family owned since 2002, the restaurant serves tasty Mexican fare.
Casa Vieja 711 E. Main St. #101, Hendersonville 615-264-6226 206 N. Anderson Lane Suite A100, Hendersonville 615-348-0134 Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. MondayThursday; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday Classic Mexican food done well, like shrimp chimichangas, shrimp soup and fish tacos.
Pancho Villa Grill 233 Long Hollow Pike, Goodlettsville 615-855-2955 Excellent guacamole, chicken nachos, fresh pico, steak tacos and margaritas are a highlight.
Regional cuisine
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Bryan Link puts out a few more desserts at Our Place Cafe in Hendersonville.
Tennessee, Monell’s is the place to go for authentic meat-andthree fare, like killer macaroni and cheese, catfish, cornbread and skillet fried chicken.
Center Point Barbecue 1212 W. Main St., Hendersonville 615-824-93 Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. MondayWednesday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday Open since the mid-’60s, people line up for their traditional pulled pork shoulder, fried chicken, beef brisket and some seriously delicious barbecue sauce.
Our Place Café 247 W. Main St., Hendersonville 615-264-8881 Hours: 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday Weekly meat-and-three features all the staples, but also rotating specials like chicken cordon bleu, crab cakes and Coca-Cola cake.
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562 S. Water Ave., Gallatin 615-230-8335 Hours: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday; 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 1-3 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday A local favorite all over Middle
642 Blythe Ave., Gallatin 615-478-9330 Hours: 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday It’s cash only as this spot known not only for its delicious barbecue, but hefty BLTs, juicy burgers and crispy golden onion rings.
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The Bar-B-Que Place
The Grayfeather Grill
138 Cliff Garrett Drive, White House 615-672-3444 Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. MondayFriday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. SaturdaySunday Turkey, pork and brisket all get delicious treatment at the White House restaurant. Of course, people love the barbecue nachos and cheese fritters, too.
122 Franklin St., Gallatin 615-230-7200 Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. TuesdayThursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. FridaySaturday With locally-sourced products, Chef Jason Nunley prepares tasty meals in the original jail house in Gallatin. Lunch fans love the large salad bar, while dinner diners love the 8-hour prime brisket or citrus-soy glazed salmon.
Perry’s Smoking Pig 2025 Old Highway 31, White House 615-672-4414 Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. TuesdayFriday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday All of the meats are prepared on a hickory pit rotisserie smoker for super tender and flavorful results.
Local favorites 5 Chefs Restaurants 103 W. McGlothlin St., Portland 615-325-9508 Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayThursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Inside the historic Gosset House, diners can shop in one of the largest gift shops in the area before sitting down for café sandwiches and daily meat-andthree specials.
Red Rooster Café 801 W. Main St., Hendersonville 615-348-0122 Hours: 6 a.m.-2 p.m. MondayFriday; 7 a.m.-1 p.m SaturdaySunday Red Rooster serves up all of the local favorites — turkey and dressing, country fried steak, hot chicken and catfish on Friday.
The Chocolate Covered Strawberry 2375 Nashville Pike, Gallatin 615-230-1102 Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. MondaySaturday With salads, sandwiches, soups and, of course, chocolate-covered strawberries, this place is packed every single day it is open with fans of the light and flavorful offerings.
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Campione’s Taste of Chicago
Lime Deli 105 Public Square, Gallatin 615-442-8323 Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MondaySunday Flavorful classic lunch sandwiches get a spicy twist, like a club sandwich with herb-roasted tomatoes and pesto mayo, or a house salad with cilantro and guacamole.
Jumbo and Delicious 115 Walton Ferry Road Suite 10, Hendersonville 615-447-5061 Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. MondayThursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. FridaySaturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Owner Ayman Albert uses a quality blend of meat and a cheese-stuffed technique that keeps people lined up for incredibly juicy burgers that are jumbo and delicious.
Hours: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday When people want a light, flavorful, filling lunch full of feel-good ingredients, they head to Chef’s Market to look over the rotating daily offerings, like Cajun-seared salmon with crawfish juice or an Italian deli wrap with mortadella, salami and sweet cherry peppers.
179 Hancock St. #208, Gallatin 615-206-6965 Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. MondaySaturday Any Chicago transplant can speak to the authenticity of the steamed beef hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, when ordered with all the juice, require some serious sleeve-rolling and a stack of napkins.
The Pizza Machine & Co. 106 Public Square, Gallatin 615-989-1434 Hours: 4-9 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday Pizzas, salads, sandwiches, pasta, desserts and daily specials make up the menu at this pizza place that includes bites like crabstuffed mushrooms, garlic knots
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AREA’S CULINARY SCENE GOES LOCAL When Anya and Jason Nunley opened their first Gallatin restaurant, Greenberry’s Deli in 2009, there were more than a few people who had their doubts that they would succeed. After all, their sustainable, organic mindset and commitment to using local ingredients wasn’t exactly the norm at the time, at least in Sumner County. But their overwhelming success seemed to prove that more than a few people were ready for a change. “We grew out of Greenberry’s in a crazy way within the first two years we were there,” Anya Nunley says. “We had a line out the door and around the block every day, and people could never get in the door, never find a seat, never find parking.” They sold their business and helped launch The Whippoorwill, but knew Gallatin was still the perfect place for farm-to-table fare. They opened The Grayfeather Grill in October 2013 in the old Grecian’s space, and people really responded to what they were offering. “We really try to make sure the quality of our food is the highest quality,” she says. “We don’t use any frozen or farmed fish. It is all wild and fresh caught. We don’t use any meats with added hormones or antibiotics. We try to use mostly organic vegetables, and if it is possible we try to do everything locally.” They get most of their garlic and onions from Heavenly Farms, and their mushrooms from Whispering Creek Farms. Everything else that
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Jason and Anya Nunley are the owners of The Grayfeather Grill in Gallatin.
they don’t get directly from the farm comes from Don David’s Fresh Produce Place. And when people want to plan coming by for dinner, they should be prepared to be surprised. “Every night, we have a white menu that is completely new and different every night, and we don’t write it until the afternoon,” she says. “We do not know in advance what that menu is going to be because we wait to see what the farmers bring us that day. So if there is a really great crop of mushrooms, he is going to do something with mushrooms. Every vegetable on the white menu was in the ground that morning.”
The couple had never really intended for their business at Greenberry’s to get much bigger than just the two of them, and they are excited with the support the community has given them. Now, the next step is working to become one of the only green certified restaurants in the state, as well as working with the Department of Agriculture to create new ways of promoting local products. “It was mine and Jason’s idea to have a little place where we would just work there and not really even have to have a staff,” she said. “I am really proud of Gallatin that they have accepted us so much.”
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UP, UP AND AWAY
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An airplane takes off at the Portland Municipal Airport in 2013 in Portland.
Sumner County’s two airports have undergone expansions to meet growing demand from local industries. The size and location of regional airports can be more attractive for transportation than Nashville International Airport, where traffic can cause delays. One advantage of both airports is their elevation: 820 feet above sea level for Portland and 533 feet for Gallatin — both higher than Nashville. A higher elevation offers better aviation conditions in inclement flying weather, such as fog.
Sumner County Regional Airport The Sumner County Regional Airport has extended its runway and plans to add space for new hangars, prompting plans to move Airport Road. The airport is ex-
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panding to accommodate more corporate traffic. The airport now has about 75 hangars. Harold Van Leeuwen became airport manager this summer. Last year, the Gallatin airport completed a $5.7 million project to expand the runway and taxiway by 1,300 feet each to both reach 6,300 feet, making the general aviation airport one of the largest in the state. An average of 25 corporate planes visit the Gallatin airport each month. The airport was built in 1962.
Portland Municipal Airport The city-operated Portland Municipal Airport added a 300-foot safety area expansion at the north end of its 5,000-foot runway. The up-
grade brings the airport up to standard by providing extra landing area in case of emergencies, Portland Airport Authority Administrator Doug Hunter said. Corporate and freight air travel has been up at the airport, Hunter said. Portland is home to about 60 companies, many of which use the airport to transport freight or oversee corporate operations. The expansion prompted the moving of Ranch Road by 300 feet and led to the construction of a safety fence and wall. Another $941,000 has been appropriated by city leaders for a new 4,200square-foot terminal building that will be more than double the size of the current facility. The building is expected to be complete by June 2015. The airport opened in 1944.
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The MarketPlace at Amberleaf is in downtown Gallatin.
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Pat Holsberry arranges merchandise at Portland’s Occasions gift shop.
SHOPPING OFFERS DIVERSE FINDS There’s no reason to go to Nashville to get some superior shopping, especially once the 400-acre Indian Lake Village began construction in Hendersonville in 2002, with the 180,000-square-foot Streets of Indian Lake shopping center opening in 2008 with retail, restaurants and other services. After a lull in growth around 2011, things were full speed ahead in 2014, with plans for the newly constructed Hobby Lobby scheduled to be open by Christmas with shadow retail nearby. Current shops are busy too, with Chico’s, Francesca’s and Barnes & Noble just a few of the places to frequent. Also in Hendersonville, the 38-year-old Maple Row Shopping Center is set to get a major renovation, much needed since Kmart vacated its space in 2012. In August, Nashville’s Anchor Investments paid $7.2 million for the half-occupied center. But Indian Lake isn’t the only place to shop in Sumner County. Boutiques abound all over the area, each more
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ANNUAL TINSEL AND TREASURES BOOSTS RETAIL Each November it is all about shopping local in Gallatin thanks to the annual Holiday Tinsel and Treasures, a tradition for merchants and their customers for more than 40 years. Each year, local retailers open their doors the second weekend in November to showcase their seasonal offerings at big discounts for customers well before Black Friday. As much a communitybuilding event as it is a retail one, it is also Gallatin’s kickoff to the holidays.
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The Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville features many shopping options.
charming than the next. Portland’s Occasions in The Gossett House recently had some renovations of its own, and people not only can grab a sandwich at 5 Chefs inside, but they are the perfect place to find Christmas goodies
and unique gifts. In Gallatin, The Marketplace at Amberleaf on the historic square is a haven for crafty artisans, and owner Patti Hall, welcomes visitors to the beautifully restored, 7,500-square-foot, two-story
space that is home to more than 30 micro-shops selling everything from repurposed items, vintage clothing and created art. And hundreds lined the sidewalk outside of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Gallatin when it opened at the start of 2014, and Petsense took up residency in the Shops of Village Green on North Belvedere Drive in July.
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MS. CHEAP’S TOP PLACES FOR DEALS IN SUMNER COUNTY The good deals aren’t just in Nashville. Sumner County has plenty to keep bargain hunters happy. Here are some of Ms. Cheap’s favorite Sumner County spots: » Second Time Around Consignment Shop: 121Indian Lake Road, Hendersonville This shop, owned by Peggy Armstrong, has been around for almost 30 years, and specializes in bridal and prom as well as casual and business clothing and accessories for women of all ages and sizes. Details: 615-8226961 or Secondtimearound bypeggy.com » Up and Down Closet: 237 E. Main St., Suite 2B, Hendersonville This is a plus-size ladies’ consignment shop featuring sizes 14-28 and up to 6X. Owned and operated by Sherry Lawler, the 7-year-old shop is full of shoes and clothes, including mother-of-the-bride and cruise wear, as well as business and casual, plus lots of jewelry and accessories. Details: 615-264-6569 or upanddowncloset.com » The Men’s Room, next door to the Up & Down Closet (the stores share an entrance) The Men’s Room started out as a plus-size men’s shop but now carries all sizes of men’s clothing up to as big as 10X. The shop, owned by Kathy Wallace, also offers shoes, ties and other men’s accessories. Details: 615-4312438 or themensrm.com » Samaritan Center Thrift Shop: 116 Dunn St., Hendersonville
This large thrift shop that supports the work at Samaritan Center has lots of great merchandise and is always praised for its well-organized book section and its children’s clothing prices. Details: 615-824-5652 » Bloom: 117 Stadium Drive, Hendersonville This is a new consignment shop, owned by Ashley Steenhoven, who moved to Hendersonville from Chicago with her songwriter husband, Aaron. They opened the shop in January with upscale ladies’ clothing, shoes and accessories and now have 275 consignors. 615477-2378 or bloomdesignerfinds@gmail.com » Safe Place for Animals Thrift Shop: 1070 Old Highway 109 N., Gallatin This is a multiuse place for sure, an 8,000-squarefoot building, which houses dogs and cats that are up for adoption and a thrift shop and grooming center to support it. Details: 451-7342 or safeplaceforanimals.com » Little Ones ‘N’ Reruns: 235 E. Main St., Suite J, Hendersonville This children’s boutique consignment shop has been in business for 14 years and was recently purchased by Tanya McPherson. It carries clothes from newborn to size 16, plus baby equipment and gift items, including some new accessories such as bags and bows. Don’t miss the $1.99 rack. Details: 615-8267050 Ms. Cheap also likes: Goodwill, Essex Bargain Hunt, Ms. B’s Books and Habitat ReStore.
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BOTTOM: Dottie Floyd straightens clothing at The Up & Down Closet consignment shop in Hendersonville.
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TOP: Customer Anita Cato talks with owner Peggy Armstrong and gets help with a jacket at Second Time Around from Dawn Knox.
If you know of other places in Sumner County that Ms. Cheap should check out, please email her at mscheap@tennessean.com. Reach Ms. Cheap at 615-259-8282. Follow her at www.tennessean.com/mscheap, at Facebook.com/mscheap and on Twitter @Ms_Cheap, and catch her every Thursday at 11 a.m. on WTVF-Channel 5’s “Talk of the Town.”
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HOMEBUILDING BOOM Homebuilders are preparing for a wave of new residents to arrive in Sumner County. Hundreds of new homes are under construction or in the planning stages in Hendersonville and Gallatin. Demand is growing for new homes, said Chuck Stuart, the building official for Gallatin. At the end of the most recent fiscal year, the city had issued 316 building permits for new single-family homes. A year earlier, it issued 293. New residents are attracted by attributes including good schools, short commutes to downtown Nashville, convenient shopping and entertainment opportunities and affordable living. And, of course, Old Hickory Lake. Some of the areas seeing action include: » The newly developed Carellton subdivision at Long Hollow Pike and Big Station Camp Boulevard in Gallatin has three developers planning to build 570 homes. » Millstone, a masterplanned community of more than 600 homes off Saundersville Road in Hendersonville, will have 420 single-family houses and 194 villas, cottage homes and town homes. Amenities will include a resortstyle pool, a pavilion, a fitness center, a community lake, a playground and a walking trail. » The Retreat at Fairvue is a cottage home community in Gallatin’s Greensboro Village area adjacent to Green Lea Boulevard. » The lakeside golf community Foxland Harbor in Gallatin will have a dozen homebuilding companies offering homes. There are plans for 70 condos located in seven five-story buildings on the
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shores of Old Hickory Lake. » Lenox Place is a condominium community in Gallatin for residents 55 and older. » Construction should begin by early November on Durham Farms, a mixedused community of more than 1,000 single-family residences and townhomes on Drakes Creek Road in Hen-
dersonville. Plans for Durham Farms call for seven types of homes — 200 estate homes, 140 manor homes, 200 carriage homes, 250 cottage homes, 170 townhomes wrapped around the town center and about 100 luxury villas that are essentially two-unit townhomes designed for one-story living.
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Foxland Harbor in Gallatin is seeing lots of action from homebuilders.
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AREA CHAMBERS WORK TO PROMOTE BUSINESS, COMMUNITY For years, chambers of commerce have been essential at fostering local business. But people in the community benefit, too, and can turn to their chamber to learn more about local businesses, area events and opportunities to be an active member of the community.
Gallatin Gallatintn.org 118 W. Main St., Gallatin 615-452-4000 Executive Director: Paige Brown
The Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce has been a part of the local business community since 1921, working to support, promote and advocate area businesses by helping them connect to other businesses, market and network, as well as support relocating businesses before and after they arrive. The chamber also works hard to promote local retail with their Shop Gallatin campaign, their and Connect Gallatin provides free wireless access in the downtown district and city parks. They organize the annual Taste of Gallatin. The Gallatin Chamber also serves as a welcome center for the community, answering any questions residents might have, or directing them to the resource that can.
Goodlettsville Goodlettsvillechamber.com 100 N. Main St., Suite D, Goodlettsville, 615-859-7979 Executive Director: Kimberly Lynn
Founded in 1961 the Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce has grown from 70 charter members to more
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than 400 business members and works to make each one prosper and grow. In September 2013, the Chamber moved from its location in the historic Bank Building to the Old Main Court Building on Main Street, right in the middle of Goodlettsville’s original downtown business.
Hendersonville Hendersonvillechamber.com 100 Country Club Drive, Hendersonville, 615-824-2818 President: Brenda Payne
The largest chamber in the county, the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce is an active coalition of business and community leaders that numbers more than 850 in memberships, working to support business through a diverse program of events and groups. The chamber works to keep Hendersonville top-ofmind for relocation, new business and tourists, not only because of its location near Nashville, but as a place with outstanding amenities, housing, schools and more. The Hendersonville Chamber is also a great place for community members to turn to for any questions about their community, whether it has to do with where to vote, what restaurants are new to the area, or even what churches are near their home.
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Portlandcofc.com 106 Main St., Portland 615-325-9032 Executive Director: Sherri Ferguson
Whitehousechamber.org 414 Tennessee 76, White House 615-672-3937 Executive Director: Mandy Christenson
The Portland Chamber of Commerce was chartered in 1962, and since then has offered help to new residents while attracting and maintaining business and industry. Community development and a growing economy is the focus, and through events, business resources and retail promotion, the nonprofit works to help Portland grow.
Westmoreland Westmorelandchamber.org 1104-B New Highway 52 E. Suite B, Westmoreland, 615-644-1531 President: Stan Hall
People know to turn to the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce for information about community, government, local events and business referrals. The Chamber works with the community to advance the area, and make it appealing not just for the people who live there, but potential new residents and businesses considering making Westmoreland home. The chamber hosts most of the major community events in Westmoreland, including the Christmas parade to one of the latest community benefits, the Owen Bradley Music Festival.
The White House Chamber of Commerce formed in 1984. Twenty years later, there are more than 250 members of the organization that works to unite community and business members for the sole purpose of bettering the community. People can contact the Chamber for information about local events, the community and government, while the chamber continues to work toward highlighting the best the area has to offer.
United Chambers Sumnercountychambers.org 118 W. Main St., Gallatin 615-452-4000
The hub for all things Sumner, the United Chambers of Sumner County is an organization that encompasses all the local chambers — Gallatin, Hendersonville, Portland, White House, Goodlettsville and Westmoreland. By uniting all of the groups’ efforts, events and tools, businesses and people in the community are able to connect more seamlessly to nearby cities, and support the county as a whole.
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OUTREACH A FOCUS OF LOCAL CHURCHES People turn to church for many different reasons, and Sumner County has lots of options to meet the needs of those seeking guidance. But their good works don’t stop there. Here are some of the community outreach projects local churches are doing to benefit the whole community.
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Community Church of Hendersonville offered a free farmer’s market this summer.
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Hendersonville residents craving garden-fresh vegetables were able to get just what they needed at a unique farmer’s market this past summer — for free. Each summer Saturday in 2014, Amy Tenney and other members of Community Church of Hendersonville gathered produce from church member Judy Alford’s garden. The bounty was then gathered and distributed, including thousands of pounds of produce, hundreds of ears of corn and multiple dozens of eggs. Each week any leftovers from the market were taken to the Hendersonville Samaritan Association for the nonprofit group’s food baskets. The church also sponsored a consignment sale for missionaries Bobbie and Harry Bisher, who left their Hendersonville home five years ago for South Africa. Harry teaches carpentry skills while his wife teaches life skills to women and
young girls. Both teach Bible lessons as well. Besides the annual consignment sale, Community Church also gives the couple monthly financial support as one of 10 ministries the church supports across the globe.
Churches banded together to build home Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County dedicated its 41st new home in June thanks in part to a dozen area churches banding together. This was the second year for the Apostles Build. 2014 participating churches included Hendersonville Church of Christ, Long Hollow Baptist Church, First Baptist Church (Winchester) in Gallatin, First Baptist Church in Gallatin, Oasis Church in Portland, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Hendersonville, Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Gallatin, First United Methodist Church in Hendersonville, Freedom Church in Gallatin, Generation Church in Portland, First Presbyterian Church in Gallatin and Olive Tree Connections in Madison.
Church members honored for service Retired couple Tom and Carolyn Sartain, longtime volunteers for the Second Harvest Food Bank ministry
FAITH & WORSHIP at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church were named 2014 Samaritan of the Year recipients for delivering food to those who can’t leave their home. The award is given out each year at the nonprofit group’s annual fundraising dinner and recognizes an individual or individuals who give selflessly of their time and resources, much like the “Good Samaritan” mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible.
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Ramsey Closet gives out free clothes
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West Eastland Church of Christ member Audrey Shaw arranges clothing items at The Ramsey Closet.
For families struggling to make ends meet, The Ramsey Closet is a godsend. For two hours each week, members of the West Eastland Church of Christ in Gallatin fold and hang up donated clothing items to be given away to those in need.
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When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays Where: 312 N. Durham St., Gallatin Cost: Free Donations can be made during hours of operation or by calling 615-206-8629.
While the center offers free Christian-based counseling with the goal of strengthening families and individuals, the closet aims to provide help to job seekers and those experiencing loss or bad economic situations by offering completely free clothing items. Before shopping, users must provide their name, address and telephone number, but there is no residency requirement to participate. In addition to offering men’s and women’s dress and casual clothing items, shoes and children’s clothes, the closet has also been able to expand its offering through donations to other areas like children’s books and toys to household items as well.
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OPTIONS ABOUND FOR CARE
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Kelly Bachman, a registered nurse in critical care, works with patient Dorothy O’Brien at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin in 2011.
There’s no need to drive to Nashville. A wide range of basic and specialty health care services are available right here in Sumner County.
SRMC partners with Vanderbilt In 2014, Sumner Regional Medical Center and Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center launched a clinical affiliation that will enhance access to healthcare services for the residents of Sumner County and the surrounding region. One of the first programs to be developed through the
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partnership is a teleneurology program, which will provide 24/7 collaborative care between VUMC’s neurologists and Sumner Regional’s emergency departments and hospitalists who provide inpatient care. This additional service will result in a higher level of care and better outcomes for patients experiencing stroke symptoms. Another program being developed through the affiliation will enable increased access to pediatric services at SRMC, dedicating three emergency department rooms designed and equipped
for children. These rooms also will offer pediatrictrained emergency physicians and a specially trained staff to care for children in the emergency department. SRMC has been providing health care to Sumner County and the surrounding areas since 1959 when it opened as Sumner County Memorial Hospital. Since then, SRMC has grown from a facility with just 50 employees and seven physicians to a comprehensive health-care leader with more than 1,000 employees and 300 physicians. Since 1994, SRMC has
Sumner Regional Medical Center 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin 615-328-8888
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HEALTH CARE served as the flagship hospital of the growing HighPoint Health System, which includes hospitals in Hartsville and Carthage. They are all a part of LifePoint Hospitals. Today, SRMC operates as a 155-bed facility and provides quality care in numerous areas under the direction of HighPoint Health System CEO Susan Peach, including cancer treatment, cardiac care, same-day surgery, orthopaedics, home care, hospice services, pediatric care, behavioral health, women’s health and rehabilitation services. The facility celebrated the opening of a new patient tower on its campus in 2008, featuring 70 all-new private patient wellness rooms, new surgery suites, an all-new emergency department, new PACU, new labor and delivery suites and a new nursery. The hospital is one of the
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seeks to equip communities with the communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property, and strengthens local safety programs before and during the storm. It’s just the latest evolution for TriStar Hendersonville, which first opened its doors in 1979. Since then, the facility has grown to offer a comprehensive health-care network in the region and have enhanced services as new technologies become available. The medical center has taken on several upgrades and additions to services over the last few years. In 2012, the hospital completed a $3 million expansion of its Critical Care Unit, doubling bed capacity from 10 to 20. Later that year, it opened TriStar Women’s Imaging Hendersonville, an off-site facility that caters to women by only offering mammograms and other services specific to
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women. And along with the technical advances the hospital is making, TriStar Hendersonville continues to recruit high caliber physicians of many different medical specialties. Along with a very strong base of primary care physicians, TriStar Hendersonville is home to numerous medical specialties, including allergy and immunology; cardiology; dermatology; gastroenterology; gynecology; neurology; obstetrics; orthopaedics; otolaryngology; pain management; pediatrics; podiatry; pulmonology; rheumatology; and urology. TriStar Hendersonville is home to the county’s first Accredited Chest Pain Center. This means the hospital has met or exceeded established criteria confirmed by on-site evaluations by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, and statistics show chances for survival increase 37 percent
when a heart attack sufferer is treated at an accredited chest pain center.
ER facility open in Portland In January 2014, TriStar ER Portland, a satellite emergency room in Portland, opened after a $3.8 million renovation of the old Portland Medical Center. The 24-hour center offers lab and imaging diagnostics and is staffed by a team with advanced training in adult and pediatric emergencies. The 10,000-square-foot facility has eight treatment rooms, including a trauma resuscitation room, two negative pressure rooms, an isolation room for infectious diseases and a decontamination suite. Lab work and outpatient imaging are also done at the facility, which is home to some doctor’s offices.
American Cancer Society cancer.org, 615-327-0991 Cancer Answer Line: 1-800ACS-2345 American Red Cross redcross.org, 615-250-4300 CareConnect careconnect.org Middle Tennessee’s online community for cancer survivorship. H.O.P.E. This program provides a cancer patient with the opportunity to work with an exercise specialist to address unique physical and mental needs during and after treatment. Call 615-222-2056 for more information. Look Good, Feel Better lookgoodfeelbetter.org A partnership between the Friends of Sumner Regional Medical Center and the American Cancer Society to help women deal with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Call 615-328-5517 for more details. PearlPoint Cancer Support pearlpoint.org Call 615-467-1936 for a one-stop resource for reliable cancer treatment and support information. Portland Breast Cancer Support Group For information on meetings, please call 615-325-6776. Road to Recovery The American Cancer Society program offers transportation to and from treatments. Call 615341-7319 for help, or to offer your services to drive others. Sarah Cannon Cancer Centers sarahcannon.com, 615-342-1725 Sumner Cancer Center mysumnermedical.com/services/ cancer-center-support.html In addition to treatment, the Sumner Cancer Center provides emotional, spiritual and educational support. Tennessee Oncology tnoncology.com/patient-services/ support From psychological services to tips for patients and their loved ones.
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NEWCOMER’S GUIDE TO SUMNER COUNTY Helpful numbers, addresses and general information for living in and getting around the county Voter registration Sumner County Election Office, 355 N. Belvedere Drive, Room 106, Gallatin Contact: 615-452-1456, elections@sumnertn.org Office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Marriage Sumner County Clerk’s Office, 355 N. Belvedere Drive, Room 111, Gallatin Contact: 615-452-4063 Office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday The license fee is $95; the cost is reduced to $35 if the couple completes a premarital preparation course from a qualified instructor and submits the Certificate of Completion form when applying for the license. Please note the instructor’s signature must be notarized. Both the bride-elect and groom-elect must appear in the office together to sign the permanent record book. The state of Tennessee does not require a blood test. The license must be used within 30 days from date of issue.
Electricity Gallatin: 615-452-5152 Hendersonville: 615-736-6900 Goodlettsville: 615-736-6900 Portland: 615-325-4172; (800) 987-2362
White House: 615-325-4172 Westmoreland: 615-644-2221 Bethpage/Castalian Springs: 615-666-2111 Millersville: 615-677-7066 Nashville Electric Service: 615-7366900 Cumberland Electric: 615-3254172 Tri-County Electric: 615-644-2221
Natural gas Gallatin Gas: 615-451-5922 Hendersonville: 615-734-0665 Goodlettsville: 1 (800) 752-7504 Portland Gas: 615-325-6776 White House: 615-734-0665 Millersville: 615-734-0665 Nashville Gas: 800-353-6340
Water Gallatin Utilities: 615-451-5922 Hendersonville Utility District: 615-824-3717 White House Utility District: 615-672-4110 Portland Utilities: 615-325-6776 Goodlettsville: 615-862-4600 Westmoreland Water: 615-6443382 Millersville: 615-672-4110 Bethpage/Castalian Springs: 615-841-3724
Sewer service Gallatin: 615-451-5922 Hendersonville: 615-824-3717 Goodlettsville: 615-859-2740 Portland: 615-325-6776
White House: 615-672-3654 Westmoreland: 615-644-3382 Millersville: 615-859-0880
Garbage collection Gallatin: 615-451-5895 Hendersonville: 615-822-1016 Portland: 615-325-6776 White House: 615-672-0215 Westmoreland: 615-644-3382 Goodlettsville: 615-859-2740 Millersville: 615-859-0880
Recycling locations Glass bottles, plastic, cardboard, newspaper, tin and aluminum may be dropped off in bins behind the Public Works Office in Gallatin at 641 Long Hollow Pike. (for Gallatin residents only) Bins for newspapers, magazines, steel and aluminum cans are located next to the Gallatin Public Utilities Office at 239 Hancock St. Magazines and newspapers may be dropped off in bins at the Gallatin Civic Center, 210 Albert Gallatin Ave. Paper products, cans, plastic and glass can be dropped off in bins at Green Village Recycling, 173 Center Point Road S., Hendersonville. Aluminum cans, tin cans, magazines and newspapers can be dropped off at the Sumner County Resource Authority on Rappahannock Wire Road, Gallatin.
Non-emergency numbers, websites Sumner County Emergency Management Agency: 615-452-7584, sumnerema.org Sumner County Sheriff's Office: 615-452-2616, sumnersheriff.com
Gallatin Police: 615-452-1313, gallatinpd.org Hendersonville Police: 615-8221111, hendersonville-pd.org Goodlettsville Police: 615-8593405, cityofgoodlettsville.org Portland Police: 615-325-2061, portlandtn.com White House Police: 615-6724903, cityofwhitehouse.com Westmoreland Police: 615-6442222, westmorelandtn.com Millersville Police: 615-859-2758, cityofmillersville.com
Paid, volunteer fire units Gallatin: 615-452-2771 Hendersonville: 615-822-1119, hendersonville-fd.org Goodlettsville: 615-851-2246 Portland: 615-325-5649 White House: 615-672-5338 Westmoreland: 615-644-3303 Millersville: 615-672-5697 or 615-859-0880
Volunteer fire departments Number One Volunteer Fire Department (Cages/Douglas Bend areas): 615-451-1596 Membership: $75 for basic Gallatin Volunteer Fire Department: 615-481-5574 Membership: $50 for bronze, $75 for silver and $125 for gold Shackle Island Volunteer Fire Department: 615-824-4300 Membership: $35 for silver; $50 for gold and $100 for platinum Highland Volunteer Fire Department (Portland): 615-323-0008 Membership: $75 Oak Grove Community Volunteer Fire Department (Portland): 615-888-9911
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A Relax and Ride bus drops off riders at the Gallatin Farmer’s Market, one of two Park and Ride locations in Gallatin.
Membership: $35 White House Community Volunteer Fire Department: 615-6724030 Southeast Community Fire Department (Bethpage and Castalian Springs): 615-841-4100; 8045995 Membership: $50 Cottontown Fire Department: 615-206-1300 Memberships: $39 Mitchellville Volunteer Fire Department: 325-8878
Vehicle registration 355 N. Belvedere Drive, Room 111, Gallatin Contact: 615-452-4063, www.SumnerTags.com Office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Friday
Emissions testing Sumner County passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks 1975 or newer are required to be tested for emissions before they can be renewed or a new plate purchased. Vehicles are also checked for tampering to make sure those cars and trucks that should have a catalytic converter still have the equipment. Only those vehicles
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with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,500 pounds are exempt from the emissions test requirement. Diesel-powered vehicles are no longer exempt. To have vehicles tested, owners may take their license renewal notice or proof of vehicle ownership, such as their title, to the testing site. The Gallatin location is the only permanent emissions station in the county, but several mobile emissions testing centers are also available. Gallatin: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. 951 Grassland Place across from Volunteer State Community College. Portland: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; and 1-4 p.m. Thursday (three consecutive days a month) next to the Streets Department on Stevison Ham Road off Highway 109N. For a complete schedule, call City Hall at 615-325-6776. Westmoreland: 8-11 a.m. one Thursday a month at 5300 Austin Peay Highway in the rear of the Public Works Building. For a complete schedule, call City Hall at 615-644-3382. Tags can also be renewed in city hall at the same day and time. White House: 9 a.m.-noon one
Monday a month at 427 Industrial Drive behind the Public Works Building. For a complete schedule, visit cityofwhitehouse.com.
Commuter bus schedules The Regional Transportation Authority runs two 87X Gallatin Express buses from Gallatin to Nashville and two 92X Express bus routes from Hendersonville to Nashville in the mornings each weekday and three in the afternoons. 87X buses run from the Gallatin Farmer’s Market at 5:46 a.m. and 6:26 a.m. and arrive at 21st and Children’s Way in Nashville at 6:50 a.m. and 7:35 a.m. 92X buses run from the Drakes Creek Park and Ride on Indian Lake Boulevard in Hendersonville at 5:56 a.m. and 6:33 a.m. and arrive at 21st and Children’s Way in Nashville at 6:54 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. From Nashville, the 87X starts at 21st and West End at 3:22 p.m., 3:47 p.m. and 4:37 p.m. and arrive at the Gallatin Farmer’s Market at 4:33 p.m., 5:01 p.m. and 6:01 p.m. The Hendersonville Express bus starts at 21st and West End in Nashville at 3:21 p.m., 3:47 p.m. and 4:38 p.m. and arrives at
Drakes Creek Park and Ride at 4:35 p.m., 5:04 p.m. and 6:01 p.m. Parking lots are available in Gallatin at the Walmart parking lot, Belvedere Boulevard and Nashville Pike, and in Hendersonville at the Kohl’s lot in the Glenbrook Shopping Center. All parking is in RTA-designated spaces at these locations. For a complete list of stops for both express buses, go to rtarelaxandride.com and select Regional Bus Service. RTA routes may change every six months.
Archives Sumner County Archives, 365 N. Belvedere Drive, Gallatin Contact: 615-452-0037 Office hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Veterans Veterans Service Office, 355 N. Belvedere Drive, Room 114, Gallatin Contact: Darryl D. Eubanks, 615451-6014, deubanks@sumnertn.org
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OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS County Commission The board generally meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sumner County Administration Building, 355 N. Belvedere Drive, Gallatin. District 1: Mike Akins, 1345 Smiley Trout Road, Westmoreland, 615-644-3575, MikeAkins1952@gmail.com; and Moe Taylor, 420 Buck Graves Road, Westmoreland, 615-6445550, moet@nctc.com. District 2: Billy Geminden, 1419 Highway 259, Portland, 615-3259484, bdagemin@bellsouth.net; and Larry Hinton, 1029 Highway 259, Portland, 615-881-4740, lhinton398@bellsouth.net. District 3: Alan Driver, 135 Mt. Vernon Road, Bethpage, 615-4284160, adriver64@yahoo.com; and Steve Graves, 169 Chipman Road, Bethpage, 615-330-0688, BethpageTire@gmail.com District 4: Jerry Foster, 1816 Liberty Lane, Gallatin, 615-5339746, jerryw181@yahoo.com; and Leslie Schell, 1558B Brinkley Branch Rd., Hendersonville, 615452-8399, leslieschell4@ gmail.com District 5: Ben Harris, 466 Buffalo Ridge, Gallatin, 615-451-0840, ben.harris2010@comcast.net; and Baker Ring, 461 Brady Lane, Gallatin, 615-230-6819, bring@comcast.net District 6: Kevin Pomeroy, 315 Lisa Lane, Gallatin, 615-568-6966, kevinpomeroy@cokerwolfe.com; and Jim Vaughn, 2981 Cages Bend Road, Gallatin, 615-2643858, vaughn82@comcast.net District 7: Joanne Kemp, 121 Tamara’s Way, Hendersonville, 615-826-0694, joanne.kemp@comcast.net; and Trisha LeMarbre, 230 Spy Glass Way, Hendersonville, 615-8242912, dandtlemarbre@att.net District 8: Paul Decker, 134 Meadowvue Drive, Hendersonville, 615-824-1902, pauldeckerjr@comcast.net; and Merrol Hyde, 103 Rebecca Drive,
Hendersonville, 615-822-3866, hydemn@gmail.com District 9: Jerry Becker, 102 General Smith Place, Hendersonville, 615-594-3544, jerrybeckerCC9@gmail.com; and Chris Taylor, 115 Toutt Valley Drive, Hendersonville, 615-8222490, ctaylormpd@comcast.net District 10: Paul Goode, 124 Cedarcrest Drive, Hendersonville, 615-479-5088, paul@paulgoode.com; and Caroline Krueger, 121 Windham Circle, Hendersonville, 615-482-0733, ckdist10@gmail.com District 11: Scott Langford, 1260 Twelve Stone Crossing, Goodlettsville, 615-957-6109, robert.s.langford@gmail.com; and Bill Taylor, 200 Oak Hill Court, Hendersonville, 615-824-1743, bill@drbilltaylor.com District 12: Michael Guthrie, 548 Thompson Lane, Portland, 615238-4953, guthrie4district12@ comcast.net and Bob Pospisil, 202 Denise Circle, Cottontown, 615672-1290, Bob_Pospisil@bellsouth.net
Board of Education The board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the central office, 695 E. Main St., Gallatin. The board usually conducts a study session the first Tuesday of the month in the same location at 6 p.m. District 1: Tammy Hayes, 120 Governors Point Blvd., Hendersonville, 615-824-7540, tammy.hayes@sumnerschools.org District 2: Tim Brewer, 140 Riverwood Drive, Hendersonville, 615-824-7548, tim.brewer@sumnerschools.org District 3: Alice Bachman, 138 Buchanan Circle, Hendersonville, 615-264-0262, alice.bachman@ sumnerschools.org District 4: Beth Cox, 113 Windham Circle, Hendersonville, 615826-8102, beth.cox@sumnerschools.org District 5: Jeff Cordell, 404 Buf-
falo Run, Goodlettsville, 615-8595649, jeff.cordell@sumnerschools.org District 6: Nancy Glover, 680 Bay Point Drive, Gallatin, 615-2020615, nancy.glover@sumnerschools.org District 7: Andy Daniels, 816 E. Main St., Gallatin, 615-598-7016, andy.daniels@sumnerschools.org District 8: Ted Wise, 426 Clearview Road, Cottontown, 615-4151813, ted.wise@sumnerschools.org District 9: Patricia H. Brown, 1508 E. Broadway, Gallatin, 615452-3801, patricia.brown@sumnerschools.org District 10: Glen Gregory, 403 Willow Lake Drive, Portland, 615-325-9764, ggregory43@comcast.net District 11: David Brown, 1229 N. First St., Westmoreland, 615-6444225, dave1brown@nctc.com
County officials County executive: Anthony Holt, 615-452-3604 County clerk: Bill Kemp, 615452-4063 Trustee: Marty Nelson, 615-4521260 Tax assessor: John Isbell, 615452-2412 Register of deeds: Pam Whitaker, 615-452-3892 Road superintendent: Judy Hardin, 615-452-2632 Sheriff: Sonny Weatherford, 615-452-2616 Circuit court clerk: Kathryn Strong, 615-452-4367 General sessions judge, Division I: Jim Hunter, 615-452-2288 General sessions judge, Division II: Barry Brown, 615-4516016 Chancellor: Louis Oliver, 615-4516004 Criminal court judge: Dee David Gay, 615-452-5526 Circuit court judge: Joe Thompson, 615-452-6771 District attorney: Ray Whitley, 615-451-5810
City of Gallatin Mayor: Jo Ann Graves, 132 W. Main St., 615-451-5961, joann.graves@gallatin-tn.gov
Gallatin City Council The council meets in regular session the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 132 W. Main St. District 1: Anne Kemp, 1207 Gibbs Lane, 615-452-8924 District 2: Steve Camp, 118 Wayne Drive, 615-452-8947 District 3: Jimmy Overton, 901 Lakeview Court, 615-230-0496, over5091@bellsouth.net District 4: Craig Hayes, 146 Woodlake Drive, 615-452-1303 District 5: John D. Alexander, Vice mayor, 780 Anthony St., 615-452-4168 At Large: Julie Brackenbury, 171 Hale Ave., 615-604-4144, Julie@Brackenburyforgallatin.com At Large: Ed Mayberry, 801 Haynie Place, 615-230-7869
City of Hendersonville Mayor: Scott Foster, 101 Maple Drive N., 615-822-1000, sfoster@hvilletn.org
Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen The board meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. in the Main Meeting Room at City Hall, 101 Maple Drive N. Ward 1: Rosa Long, 130 McBratney Drive, 615-824-7070, rlong@hvilletn.org; and Mark Skidmore, 209 Neptune Drive, 615-824-0033, mskidmore@ hvilletn.org Ward 2: Scott Sprouse, 127 Woodvale Drive, 615-824-2022, ssprouse@hvilletn.org; and Lisa West, 146 Edgewood Drive, 615-
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City of White House
City of Portland
City of Goodlettsville
Mayor: Ken Wilber, 100 S. Russell St., 615-325-6776, Kmayor@cityofportlandtn.gov
Mayor: John Coombs, 105 S. Main St., 615-973-0724, johncoombs2@bellsouth.net
Portland City Council
Goodlettsville Board of Commissioners
The board meets the first and third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Room of Portland City Hall, 100 S. Russell St. Luther Bratton, P.O. Box 276, 615-325-2233, loubratton@bellsouth.net Mike Callis, 221 Westland St., 615-325-4504, mikecallis@cityofportlandtn.gov Brian Harbin, 300 Willow Lake Drive, 615-887-8538, brianharbin@comcast.net Drew Jennings, 142 Cora St., 615-323-1143, drewjennings@cityofportlandtn.gov Jody McDowell, 446 N. Broadway, vice mayor, 615-325-2274, jodymcdowell@cityofportlandtn.gov Melvin Minnis, 401 N. Russell St., 615-325-2421, NannaMinnis@comcast.net Steve White, 112 Ewing Drive, Buster1951@bellsouth.net
Mayor: Mike Arnold, 105 College St., 615-456-4030, michaelleearnold@comcast.net
White House Board of Mayor and Aldermen The board meets in regular session on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Billy S. Hobbs Municipal Center, 105 College St. Ward 1: Farris Bibb, 210 Mount Vernon Court, 615-499-0487 Ward 2: John Decker, 125 Brookview Drive, 615-308-8126, jdsenior33@yahoo.com Ward 3: Dave Paltzik, 205 Amber Lane, 615-672-6995, DLPaltzik@msn.com Ward 4: Clif Hutson, 3674 Highway 31W, 615-672-0582, clif@cehutson.com
Westmoreland City Council
Parnell Brown, 615-325-3141, hbrownandson@comcast.net
The council meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at 5300 Austin Peay Highway Ricky Cline, 5616 Coley Town Road, 615-644-3748, loretta8@nctc.com Kimberly Farley, vice mayor, 4016 Bentle Drive, 615-644-2214, kimfarleyrn@hotmail.com Dawn Freeman, 1218 N. First St., 615-388-4293, dfreeman@cityofgoodlettsville.org David Harrison, 2247 Lambert Drive, Westmoreland, 615-6705645, harrison2247@nctc.com Larry Reeves, 1626 New Highway 52E, 615-812-7383, reeves.susan67@gmail.com
Federal officials
City of Millersville
State officials
Mayor: Tim Lassiter, 1246 Louisville Highway, 615-812-9176, lassit67@hotmail.com
Gov. Bill Haslam (R) Elected 2010 Contact: 615-741-2001, bill.haslam@tn.gov State Sen. Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin) Elected in 2012 District 18 includes all of Sumner Contact: Nashville office, 615-7411999, sen.ferrell.haile@capital.tn.org State Rep. William Lamberth (R-Cottontown) Elected in 2012 District 44 includes part of Sumner County Contact: Nashville office, 615-7411980, rep.william. lamberth@capital.tn.gov State Rep. Courtney Rogers (R-Goodlettsville) Elected in 2012 District 45 includes part of Sumner County Contact: Nashville office, 615-7413893, rep.courtney. rogers@capital.tn.gov State Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R-Lancaster) Elected in 2008 District 40 includes part of Sumner County Contact: Nashville office, 615-7412192, rep.terri.lynn. weaver@capital.tn.gov
Millersville City Commission
The commission meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Massie Chambers at Goodlettsville City Hall, 105 S. Main St. Harry Bell, 615-865-1996, hbell@cityofgoodlettsville.org Jane Birdwell, vice mayor, 615859-3142, jane.m.birdwell@gmail.com Jeff Duncan, 615-851-5972, jduncan@cityofgoodlettsville.org Zach Young, 615-390-6840, zyoung@cityofgoodlettsville.org
Commission meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at city hall, 1246 Louisville Highway. Bonnie Coleman, 100 Winding Way, 615-582-3093, bonniepcoleman@yahoo.com Milton Dorris, vice mayor, 1501 Highway 31W, 615-672-3984, mcody0@comcast.net David Gregory, 1069 Ridgecrest Drive, 615-859-2342, dwgrego@ clearwire.net Dan Toole, 1246 Louisville Highway, 615-859-0880, dan@rsiagency.com
City of Westmoreland
City of Mitchellville
Mayor: Michael Carter, 1001 Park St., 615-644-3287, mike492@nctc.com
Mayor: Bobby Worman, 1103 N. Church St., 615-325-2271, bobby.worman1@comcast.net
Mitchellville Board of Mayor and Aldermen Darlene Worman, 615-325-2271, bobby.worman1@comcast.net Susan Barber, 615-967-1226, susan1272@att.net
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U.S. Sen. Bob Corker (R) Elected 2006 Contact: 202-224-3344; Nashville office, 615-279-8125; corker.senate.gov U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R) Elected 2008 Contact: 202-224-4944; Nashville office, 615-736-5129; alexander.senate.gov U.S. Rep. Diane Black (R) Elected 2010 The 6th U.S. congressional district includes all of Sumner County. Contact: 202-225-4231; 615-2068204, Gallatin office; black.house.gov
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and domestic relations cases are heard. Juvenile cases involve persons under the age of 18. Judge: General Sessions Division II/Juvenile Judge Barry Brown also hears cases involving abuse, dependency and neglect where parents endanger the life of a child; custody matters involving divorce; child support; paternity suits; and cases involving adults contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Location: Old Sumner County Board of Education Building, 225 E. Main St. in Gallatin. Contact: 615-452-4332
Sumner County’s court system has five courts and five elected judges.
General Sessions Court The General Sessions Court is divided into two divisions: Division I Cases handled: Felonies, misdemeanor cases and some small civil claims. Judge: General Sessions Division I Judge Jim Hunter conducts preliminary hearings for felony cases to determine if they should be sent to the grand jury. Civil cases include damage, debt and contract claims under $10,000. Location: General Sessions Building, 117 W. Smith St., Gallatin. Contact: 615-452-2288. Division II/Juvenile Cases handled: More commonly known as Juvenile Court. Juvenile
General Sessions Building, 117 W. Smith St. in Gallatin. Contact: 615-452-5526
Circuit Court Cases handled: Contract disputes, civil torts, condemnations, workers’ compensation claims, domestic matters and the administration of estates. Judge: Circuit Court cases are heard by Joe Thompson. Location: Thompson’s office is in the Sumner County Courthouse on the downtown square in Gallatin. Contact: 615-452-6771
Criminal Court
Chancery Court
Cases handled: Those that are considered felonies under state law and some misdemeanors. The probation department of the Criminal Court is operated by the state Department of Correction. Judge: Dee David Gay is the elected judge of the Criminal Court. Location: Gay’s office is in the
Cases handled: Equity, divorce, adoption, workers’ compensation and damages claims. Judge: Louis Oliver Location: The Sumner County Courthouse is on the downtown square in Gallatin. Contact: 615-451-6004
Grand jury The Sumner County grand jury meets the first full week of each month to hear cases bound over by General Sessions Court and cases presented by law enforcement or individuals.
Clerks Circuit Court: Kathryn Strong is the Circuit Court clerk. Her office maintains the records for Criminal, Circuit and both divisions of General Sessions court. The Circuit Court clerk’s office is in the Sumner County Courthouse. The telephone number is 615-4524367. For Criminal Court records, call 615-451-3209. General Sessions: The General Sessions clerk’s office is in the General Sessions Building on West Smith Street. Records for General Sessions Division I and Division II (Juvenile Court) are available at that location. The telephone number is 615-4524310.
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Advertiser Index Coldwell Banker Lakeside www.coldwellbankerlakeside.com ................................. 2 Hendersonville Medical Center www.tristarhendersonville.com ...................................... 4 Occasions / Five Chefs ............................................... 5 Hendersonville Strike and Spare www.strikeandsparebowling.com .................................. 9 William Lamberth........................................................ 14 Kim Blanton – Keller Williams www.homesbykimblanton.com .................................... 14 Portland Chiropractic www.drgarybarker.com ................................................ 15 Holder Family Fun Center www.holderfamilyfun.com ............................................ 15 Children’s Dentistry of Gallatin www.cdgkids.com ........................................................ 17 A Family Legacy www.afamilylegacy.com ............................................... 21 City of Hendersonville www.hvilletn.org ........................................................... 25 White House Chamber www.whitehousechamber.org ...................................... 25 Saint John Vianney www.saintjohnvianney.org ............................................ 27 Saint Joseph School www.stjosephnashville.org ........................................... 27 Union University www.uu.edu ................................................................. 29 Portland Chamber www.portland.tn ........................................................... 33 Martin Realty www.martinrealtyhouse.com ........................................ 35 Sumner County Highway Department ...................... 39 Wilkinson-Wiseman Funeral Home www.wilkinsonwiseman.com ....................................... 39 Historic Cragfont www.historiccragfont.com ........................................... 41 Charlie Adams – State Farm ...................................... 41 Volunteer State Community College www.volstate.edu ......................................................... 44 Southeastern Building Corporation www.southeasternbuilding.net ..................................... 45 Then and Again ........................................................... 45 Frizzell and Frizzell www.frizzellandfrizzelllaw.com ..................................... 45 Sumner Academy www.sumneracademy.org ............................................ 47 Country Financial www.countryfinancial.com ........................................... 49 Thomas Boyers www.boyersatlaw.com ................................................. 49 Rainbow Early Intervention www.hatstn.org/rainbow .................................................. All Access Coach Leasing www.allaccesscoach.com ............................................ 52 Tennessee Pediatrics www.tennesseepediatrics.com .................................... 57 The Farmers Bank www.thefarmersbank.net ............................................. 60
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Bluegrass OB/GYN www.bluegrassobgyn.com .......................................... 60 General Tire Service www.generaltireservice.com ........................................ 60 Volunteer State Bank www.volstatebank.com ................................................ 64 Smile Construction www.smileconstruction.com ........................................ 66 GodWhy Church www.godwhy.com ........................................................ 67 CEMC www.cemc.org ............................................................. 69 White House Realtors www.whitehouserealtors.com ...................................... 71 Old Hickory Credit Union www.ohcu.org .............................................................. 73 Crye Leike – Hendersonville www.crye-leike.com/hendersonville/tn ........................ 73 City of Gallatin www.gallatin-tn.gov...................................................... 73 Dr. Brandon Hodge, DDS www.bhodgedds.com .................................................. 75 The Lawn Ranger ....................................................... 75 Southside Baptist ....................................................... 75 Derryberry’s Heat and Air www.derryberryac.com ................................................ 75 Hendersonville Chamber www.hendersonvillechamber.com ............................... 81 Southside Baptist ....................................................... 81 Bridge at Highland www.bridgeathighland.com ......................................... 83 Dr. Mary Koen, DDS www.drskoen.com ....................................................... 83 Gallatin News Examiner and Hendersonville Star News ......................................... 89 Tabor Dental/Kid City Smiles www.smilesthatrock.com ............................................. 93 The Goddard School www.goddardschool.com ............................................ 94 Sumner Medical Group www.sumnermedical.com ............................................ 95 Sumner Regional Medical Center www.mysumnermedical.com ....................................... 96
AVAILABLE SERVICES INDEX Saint Joseph School.......................27 Bluegrass OB/GYN .........................60 Sumner Academy ..........................47 Brandon Hodge, DDS .....................75 Southside Baptist ..........................75 Children’s Dentistry of Gallatin........17 Nursing Home Hendersonville Bridge at Highland.........................83 .. Medical Center .............................4 Mary Cay Koen, DDS ......................83 Real Estate Portland Chiropractic .....................15 Crye-Leike Hendersonville ..............73 Coldwell Banker Rainbow Early .. Intervention ...............................49 Lakeside ................................... 2 - 3 Sumner Medical Group...................95 Kim Blanton..................................14 Martin Realty House ......................35 Sumner Regional Medical .. Center .......................................96 White House Realtors .....................71 Smile Construction ........................66 State Representative Tabor Dental / Kid City .. Smiles .......................................93 William Lamberth ..........................14 Tennessee Pediatrics ......................94 Tourism
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Historic Cragfont ...........................41
Derryberry’s Heating & .. Air.............................................75
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CEMC ...........................................69
Historic Cragfont ...........................41
Weddings / Receptions
Hospitals
Historic Cragfont ...........................41
Hendersonville Medical .. Center .........................................4 Sumner Regional Medical .. Center .......................................96
Insurance Charlie Adams - State Farm ............41
Landscaping The Lawn Ranger ...........................75
Mortgage Loans Country Financial ..........................49 The Farmers Bank .........................60 Volunteer State Bank .....................64 Old Hickory Credit Union ................73
Obstetricians Bluegrass OB/GYN .........................60
Orthodontists Mary Cay Koen, DDS ......................83
Pediatricians Tennessee Pediatrics ......................57
Preschool The Goddard School.......................94
Private Schools The Goddard School.......................94 Saint John Vianny ..........................27 TN-0001009871
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AVAILABLE SERVICES INDEX Attorneys Frizzell and Frizzell ............................................................. 45 Thomas Boyers ................................................................... 49
Auctioneers Coldwell Banker Lakeside .................................................2 - 3 Martin Realty House ........................................................... 35
Banking/Finance Country Financial ............................................................... 49 Old Hickory Credit Union ..................................................... 73 The Farmers Bank .............................................................. 60 Volunteer State Bank .......................................................... 64
Builders/Construction Southeastern Building ......................................................... 45
Car Repair General Tire Service ............................................................ 60
Catering Occasions / Five Chefs .......................................................... 5
Chambers of Commerce Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce .................................. 81 Portland Chamber of Commerce ........................................... 33 Economic Development Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce ...................................... 25 CEMC ................................................................................ 69 Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce .................................. 81 Chiropractors Portland Chamber of Commerce ........................................... 33 Portland Chiropractic .......................................................... 15 Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce ...................................... 25
Churches
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Godwhy ............................................................................. 67 Saint John Vianney ............................................................. 27 Southside Baptist ............................................................... 81 Saint Joseph School............................................................ 27 Southside Baptist ............................................................... 75 City / County Government Sumner Academy ............................................................... 47 City of Gallatin ................................................................... 73 Rainbow Early Intervention .................................................. 49 City of Hendersonville ......................................................... 25 The Goddard School............................................................ 94 Sumner County Highway Department .................................... 39 Union University ................................................................. 29
Coach Leasing
Entertainment
All Access Coach Leasing .............................................52 - 53 Holder Family Fun .............................................................. 15 Hendersonville Strike and Spare............................................. 9 Colleges / Universities Union University ................................................................. 29 Events / Corporate Functions Volunteer State Community College ...................................... 44 Occasions / Five Chefs .......................................................... 5
Contractors
Family Fun
Derryberry’s Heat & Air ........................................................ 75 Holder Family Fun Center .................................................... 15 Southeastern Building ......................................................... 45 Hendersonville Strike and Spare............................................. 9
Dentists
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Brandon Hodge, DDS .......................................................... 75 Then and Again .................................................................. 45 Children’s Dentistry of Gallatin............................................. 17 Funeral / Memorial Services Mary Cay Koen, DDS ........................................................... 83 A Family Legacy ................................................................. 21 Smile Construction ............................................................. 66 Wilkinson Wiseman ............................................................. 39 Tabor Dental / Kid City Smiles.............................................. 93
Eateries
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Occasions / Five Chefs .......................................................... 5 Occasions /Five Chefs ........................................................... 5 Then and Again .................................................................. 45 TN-0001009873
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Family Practice
Neurology
Stephen Bennett, M.D. H. Wayne Hooper, M.D. Henry Lau, M.D. Clay MacConnell, M.D. Robert McDaniel, M.D. Brian Stuart, M.D. Dana Mason, FNP
Megan Mason, M.D.
Kimberly Snyder, M.D. 880 Green Lea Blvd., Ste. E 230-8070
Pulmonology Hermogenes, P.D. Battad, M.D. Bradley Rust, M.D.
Sleep Medicine William T. Faith, M.D.
Specialty Clinic Physicians Cardiology Affiliated with St. Thomas Heart
Nigar Enayat, M.D. Donald Ezuteh, M.D. A. Sid King, M.D. David Mazurek, M.D. Anil Nachnani, M.D.
Mark Aaron, M.C. Thomas Bartlett, M.D. (Electrophysiology) Reginald Dickerson, M.D. Mark Goldfarb, M.D. 451-9200
Endocrinology
Neurosurgery
Deepti Bulchandani, M.D.
Affiliated with Neurosurgical Associates
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Richard A. Berkman, M.D. 986-1256
Mark D. Uhl, M.D. Jagdish Nachnani, M.D.
Podiatrist
General Surgery Laparoscopic/Robotic
Vascular Surgery
Internal Medicine
Jeff Hollis, M.D. 451-7706 Brandon Mewbourne, M.D. 452-1060
Graham Frazier, DPM Affiliated with Surgical Clinic
William Edward, Jr., M.D. 385-1547
Rheumatology Affiliated with St. Thomas Medical Group
Poonam Somai, M.D. 297-2700
PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR: Wanda Gant phone: (615) 230-8070 fax: (615) 452-1774 300 Steam Plant Rd., Suite 300 Gallatin, TN 37066
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