Tri-County News Digest

• Heavy rain triggered a large pothole spanning two southbound lanes of I-65 just north of Goodlettsville
• TDOT closed the lanes at 7:25 a.m. for...

Gallatin faces major traffic disruptions from two bridge replacements along a key corridor, with construction spanning 2028-2029.

• East and West...

Dense fog advisory through 10 a.m. Monday reduces visibility and raises travel risks across the Midstate.

• Outdoor events: 40% chance of afternoon...

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Text Scam Warning: Tennessee Department of Safety officials warn of fraudulent texts claiming unpaid traffic violations...

Hendersonville received $1.6 million from TDOT to install traffic radars that sync signals and cut congestion along Main Street.

• Remote control...

Heavy rain after months of drought has created unpredictable boating conditions on Middle Tennessee lakes like Percy Priest.

Key TWRA safety tips:
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Tennessee safety officials warn residents of text scams impersonating TDOSHS about unpaid traffic violations. The department never sends texts about fines or license issues—delete suspicious messages and avoid clicking links.

Community Events

• 🔥 Hendersonville Memorial Day Concert: The annual free concert featuring The Isaacs returns to Veterans Park on May 25 with an...

Before sunrise at the Twice Daily on East Main Street, Judy McCoy turns quick stops into meaningful moments with hugs, encouragement, and remembering...

Station Camp captured the TSSAA Class AA boys soccer state championship with a 1-0 win over South-Doyle. Coach Samuel Mitchell became emotional honoring 18 seniors after the loss, crediting their character and program impact.

Hendersonville's free Memorial Day concert returns for its sixth consecutive year on May 25 at Veterans Park, with The Isaacs headlining an all-star...

Gallatin is continuing major infrastructure investment with its 2026-2027 paving projects, building on over $1.5 million spent two years ago to...

A Hendersonville burglar dropped his personalized Bible during a 2023 break-in, giving investigators the key evidence for an aggravated burglary conviction and up to 27 years in prison. Local law enforcement's sharp follow-through closed the case.

School District Developments

• 🔥 Rezoning Approved: Sumner County school board approved rezoning that reassigns more than 200 Burrus Elementary...

• Over 200 students from Burrus Elementary and Knox Doss Middle reassigned to Beech Elementary and T.W. Hunter Middle starting next year.
• Housing...

• After 15 years as city manager and nearly 40 in local government, Tim Ellis will retire on Sept. 30, 2026.
• His tenure delivered an AA2 bond...

Families in Sumner County have a great opportunity to enjoy a free community event that combines fun with practical bike safety skills. The Pilot Club...

Gallatin educator Floyd Malone has been named the inaugural recipient of Sumner County Schools’ new Lifetime Service Award after 32 years with the...

Four restaurants in Sumner and Robertson Counties scored 79 or lower on recent Tennessee health inspections, flagging public safety risks from hygiene...

Persistent rain and thunderstorms have pushed Division I softball state championship games to Saturday for the second straight year. Last year's...