🌱 Housing rezoning proposal heads to a Portland public hearing
Portland, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Portland! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Housing rezoning proposal heads to a Portland public hearing
- Wrong-way driving, neighborhood crashes lead to two Portland DUI arrests
- Portland man charged after alleged shooting of his dog
Also on today's calendar: Harvest Craft Show-Inside and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm late in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with a passing shower, temps: high: 55, low: 38.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 48 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Public Notices – Portland Sun – November 10, 2026 (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Portland residents can weigh in December 7 on a proposal to rezone 111 Strawberry Street from commercial services to medium-density residential. The public hearing begins at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 100 South Russell Street, and also covers proposed changes to community facility uses in industrial districts. 
• 2 charged with DUI in Portland, Tennessee, including alleged wrong-way driver (wnky.com) — Portland police arrested two drivers in separate incidents November 6, including a motorist allegedly traveling the wrong way on Highway 109 North. Edwin Chacon Pleitez faces a second-offense DUI charge, while Ellisa Hargrove faces DUI and other charges after police linked her vehicle to a damaged light pole and mailbox.
• Man arrested in Portland, Tennessee after allegedly shooting his own dog (wnky.com) — A Portland man faces aggravated animal cruelty charges after police say he shot his dog, which later had to be euthanized. Brockman Woods also faces resisting arrest and unlawful firearm possession charges following the investigation. Police say his initial court appearance is scheduled for November 24 at 10 a.m.
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Temple Theater - Portland TN (7:00 PM) →
Temple Theatre, 109 N Russell St, Portland
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Thursday November 12
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Other local events
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The Inspirations Southern Gospel Quartet →
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Municipal Airport Special Call November 12, 2026 →
Portland, TN Calendar, Portland Municipal Airport 601 Airport Road, Portland
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The Inspirations Southern Gospel Quartet
Portland Chamber of Commerce, 106 Main St, Portland
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Leadership Portland Education Day
Portland Chamber of Commerce, 106 Main St, Portland
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53rd Annual Harvest Craft Show
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Harvest Craft Show-Inside →
Richland Park Gym, 303 Portland Blvd, Portland
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ITW Stamptech Fasteners Ribbon Cutting
Portland Chamber of Commerce, 1035 Fred White Blvd, Portland
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November Networking Lunch
5 Chefs, 103 W McGlothlin St, Portland
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Cuisine & Curiosities →
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Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 17
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Leadership Portland Education Day
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53rd Annual Harvest Craft Show
Portland Chamber of Commerce, 106 Main St, Portland
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Sumner Co. property transfers, Aug. 13-26, 2026 (mainstreetmediatn.com)
- Charles Campbell Owen Sr. (sumnercountysource.com)
Gallatin
- Sprouts & Academy Sports Announced For The Crossroads Of Gallatin Retail Development. (citynownext.com)
- Superior idler rolls now standard with titanium™ seal, delivering 25% longer roll life (rockroadrecycle.com)
- Newcomers move into Region 4-6A next year (lebanondemocrat.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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