Despite a difficult 2020, Portland is in solid financial shape and is poised to continue growing, according to mayor Mike Callis.
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Tennessee is continuing its rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, although availability remains a concern in some counties.
Huxley Blaze Henson — who weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20.75 inches long — was the first baby of the year born at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center.
(The Center Square) – Joe Biden took the oath of office Wednesday to become the nation's 46th president, ending four years of Donald Trump's administration and marking the beginning of a push for progressive policies in Washington that could have a widespread impact on taxpayers.
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed that "we will be back in some form" after leaving the White House for the final time as president.
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Jane Ellen Legge, 57, passed away peacefully at her home on Ja…
Donald Lee Morris, 78, of Portland, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021.
Dianne Briley Marlin, 85, of Cottontown, passed away on Jan. 5…
Wendel Gregory, 80, of Westmoreland, passed away on Jan. 13, 2…
Truman C. Brewer, 89, of Portland, passed away on Jan. 9, 2021.
Portland High School girls head basketball coach Scott Steinbrecher didn’t make any adjustments at halftime of the Lady Panthers’ game with Springfield on Saturday night.
Momentum swings are a big thing, especially in high-school sports, and the Portland boys’ basketball team found that out in a 46-44 loss to visiting Springfield last Saturday night.
The Sumner County Conference AA tournament championship game was a little closer than Portland East Middle School fans were expecting last Wednesday night.
Tournament host Portland East Middle School girls basketball team battled for three quarters but came up short in a 32-21 loss to visiting Westmoreland in last Thursday evening’s Sumner County Conference AA tournament championship game.
The Portland East boys used a strong third-quarter performance to defeat Portland West, 43-21, on Jan. 11 in the first round of the AA county tournament, which was held at Portland East.
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Former Portland mayor Dan Jenkins passed away last week at the age of 80.
Drew Jennings has stepped into the role of Portland’s vice mayor after being elected to the position by the board of aldermen.
For John Kerley, service has been a life-long calling.
Hope. Love. Giving.
Painting with words and melodies is what Portland native Ronnie McDowell has become best known for over a decades-long career in country music.
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