8+ hour, 15+ min ago  (191+ words) It was my honor to be the invited speaker at the Sumner County Middle College commencement ceremony on May 16. I’m going to double-dip by sharing my remarks with you here, because it was a longstanding dream to be an invited…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (121+ words) The Portland Sun won eight awards in the Tennessee Press Association annual statewide writing and media contest announced June 25. The Sun received a first-place award in the Public Service category for a series of stories following the October 2025 death of…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (153+ words) While allocations to the county’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget passed, the Sumner County Commission failed to pass a budget for the Sumner County School District during its June 29 meeting. Sumner County’s proposed general fund totaled $135,955,965. The capital projects fund totaled approximately…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (355+ words) As a student at the University of Tennessee, earning my degree in three years wasn’t about being smarter than anyone else, and it certainly wasn’t required. The thinking was pretty straightforward: if a degree could be earned in three years…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (72+ words) Main Street Media of Tennessee Wilson County Media Days set to debut July 27-29 Main Street Media of Tennessee is kicking off the 2026 school year by hosting its inaugural Wilson County Media Days, a three-day live show previewing the area football…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (139+ words) For the second consecutive year, Dickson County Schools have represented Tennesseein the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition in Austin, Texas. However,this year, the school system can now claim to have two of the top drivers in the country…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (152+ words) Maury County Public Schools is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Michele Murray as the school district’s new Instruction Coordinator, bringing nearly three decades of educational experience and a proven record of instructional leadership to Maury County. Dr. Murray…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (158+ words) Portland West Middle School has announced its “Welcome to the West” registration dates for the 2026-27 school year. Students new to Sumner County can register on Wednesday, July 22. Portland West will hold registration nights on Monday, July 27 from 4-7 p.m. for…...

2+ day, 10+ min ago  (137+ words) Seven high school juniors from the Meriwether Lewis service area recently returned from the 2026 Washington Youth Tour after spending a week exploring the nationu2019s capital and gaining a deeper understanding of leadership, public service and the cooperative way of life. The…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (140+ words) On Saturday, July 11, despite the scattered showers the annual Back to School bash had a great turnout. Each year Chastity Cary does an awesome job organizing this event and so many people show up to volunteer to make this event…...