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In today's newsletter:

  • How did your favorite Portland restaurant score on its health inspection?
  • See how two Portland anglers cashed checks at Old Hickory Lake
  • What a new interstate gas pipeline could mean for Portland's future supply

Also on today's calendar: Linda Rondstadt Tribute and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Health Scores: Sumner County for September 28, 2026 (sumnercountysource.com) — Several Portland restaurants, schools, and childcare centers—including Waffle House, Portland High School, TLC Childcare, and local favorites like Los Amigos and The Inside Scoop—have received new health inspection scores for mid-September. Most Portland establishments scored in the high 90s or perfect 100s, giving residents an up-to-date look at food safety where they eat and send their kids.
   

• Kentucky's Knight Dominates Field in Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Old Hickory Lake (anglerschannel.com) — Two Portland anglers placed in the top ten at the Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on Old Hickory Lake, with Kelly Woodruff finishing 10th among boaters and Richard Payne 8th among co-anglers plus a big-bass award. Their performances help spotlight local fishing talent as competitors advance toward a regional championship on Kentucky-Barkley Lake.
   

• Planned major natural gas pipeline coming through DeKalb (herald-citizen.com) — A major new natural gas pipeline, the Southeast Connector, is planned across Middle Tennessee and could eventually bolster supplies to municipal utilities, including Portland's. While construction isn't expected to start until 2028, Kinder Morgan says the project should increase long-term gas availability, tax revenue, and potential utility connections for communities already on its network.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 29
  • Free Hygiene Pantry at Unlimited Potential
    Gallatin Chamber of Commerce, 260 E. Winchester Street, Gallatin
    10:00 am
    • Wednesday September 30
  • Shalom Zone Hygiene Pantry
    Gallatin Chamber of Commerce, 600 Small Street, Gallatin
    10:00 am
  • White House-Heritage at East Robertson →
    158 Kilgore Trace, Cross Plains
    1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on I-65 N reported...
    There is an emergency vehicle on I-65 N reported at 3:57 PM. "Roadside assistance in progress" (Nextdoor )
  • There is an emergency vehicle on T G T Rd reported...
    There is an emergency vehicle on T G T Rd reported at 8:35 AM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate, Portland - Full Time in Portland. Apply here.
  • Tsubaki Automotive Products posted a job opening for Material Handler (TN) - 1st Shift in Portland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Portland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gallatin

Westmoreland

Hendersonville

  • 1113 Sunny Side School Dr, Hendersonville, TN 37075 (redfin.com)
  • Three more In-N-Out Burger locations coming to Southern California (latimes.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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