Roc Batten’s second season with JPII football marked by change

No Sumner County team has been helped – or hurt – more by the TSSAA’s first-time transfer rule than JPII football. Without the rule, the Knights would still have their top rusher, second- and third-leading tacklers and three promising underclassmen from last season. Without it, they wouldn’t...

Opinion: Sumner County loses over lacrosse face-off

The July 21 decision by the Sumner County Board of Education to reject offering lacrosse as a high school sport was – in our view – a short-sighted one and failed to take the best interests of student-athletes to heart. What makes the decision even more disappointing is...

Storylines from 2026 Williamson County Fall Media Days

Williamson County Schools held its 2026 Fall Media Days on Saturday, with area coaches and players from football, girls soccer and volleyball teams representing all nine schools. Below are last season’s football results and this season’s storylines across the Williamson County Sports Conference. Brentwood (7-5): Gavin Strang is...

Creek Wood, Dickson County athletes compete for Team Tennessee at national flag football tournament

Team Tennessee’s flag football team competed in San Diego at the “Battle of the States,” hosted by She’s A Baller. It’s one of the top tournaments run for girls’ flag football in the country, and “She’s A Baller” is a media and events platform dedicated to bringing more girls to the sport.

It’s Official! Hickman Inducted into Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame

On Saturday night in Franklin, TN, Travis Hickman, owner of WEPG and WSDQ became a certified member of Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame. Longtime WRCB-TV host and former WEPG DJ David Carroll introduced Hickman. Back in May of this year, Travis received the surprise announcement during WEPG’s longtime “Swap &...

Cheatham County Central’s football coaching staff prepared for upcoming season

As the local high school football teams continue to prepare for the upcoming season, the Cheatham County Exchange wanted to take a look at the coaching staff of the Cheatham County Central Cubs Football Team. Jett Brinkley will be the Cubs offensive coordinator while Manning Glaus will be the defensive...

Gallatin martial arts camp adds session after Sumner Co. Schools delays start

Sumner Co. Schools pushed back its first day to Aug. 10 after a network security breach. A Gallatin martial arts camp owner is adding a session to help working parents find childcare during the delay.

Gallatin turns to defense, Landry Roddy after quarterback Jackson Stroup’s graduation

Gallatin football got a glimpse into its future without record-setting quarterback Jackson Stroup last season. Maybe not to the exact intended effect – the Green Wave are set to start their third different quarterback since Stroup’s season-ending leg injury in September – or even on the same side of the ball.

Keeping an eye on the water, new YMCA technology can help swimmers in distress

A new drowning detection system in Middle Tennessee pools will help lifeguards aid those in need. Installation of the sensors started in April for the YMCA of Middle Tennessee and are coming online at its 12 indoor facilities. The program is called Angel Eye, and it’s designed to detect someone drowning or needing help in the water.

Sumner County Board of Education votes down proposal for high school lacrosse

A proposal to offer lacrosse as a high school sport in Sumner County Schools failed by a 4-3 vote in Tuesday’s contested Board of Education meeting. Sumner County currently has one TSSAA lacrosse team in JPII. It is the only TSSAA sport to not be offered by public schools...

3rd Annual Freeman Recovery Golf Scramble raises $100K

Freeman Recovery Project hosted the 3rd Annual Recovery Scramble on Tuesday, June 30 at Grey Stone Golf Club. Proceeds from the event benefit the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides essentials like safe housing, meals, and basic resources needed for those in early recovery. “We are extremely grateful to everyone who...

Sumner summer baseball scoreboard: Elder hits first cycle for Longhunters

Outfielder Bryce Elder hit for the first cycle in Gallatin Longhunters history on Thursday against the Cookeville Flyin’ Frogs. It was the first time this season the feat has been reached in Sumner County wood-bat summer baseball. Elder’s efforts led the Longhunters to their first three-win week in a...

Transfers shift Sumner County football rosters after area’s restrictions

At Sumner County Media Days, area football coaches reported nine outgoing transfers and eight incoming players stemming from Tennessee’s transfer law and the TSSAA’s first-time transfer rule. Five of the moves are from one Sumner County team to another, with each player expected to be immediately eligible for...

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 season and other fall or winter sports courtesy of Middle Tennessee Electric. The Wilson Post and Chronicle of Mt. Juliet Sports Editor...

Dickson Stampede Days Rodeo ropes in family fun

Around 77 years ago, Preston Fowlkes, Sr. moved from Marfa, Texas to Franklin, Tennessee with a vision of bringing the true western rodeo to the southeast. Forty events a year and three generations of Fowlkes later, the dream continues to delight families across the country – including Dickson rodeo fans.

Local softball teams advance to major competitions

Two Middle Tennessee softball teams are set to compete in major competitions.

Tracking Tennessee baseball signees, portal commits who have withdrawn from MLB Draft

Tracking the players who have decided to play for Tennessee baseball next season, turning down either the MLB Draft or undrafted free agent deals: INF/RHP Michael TeasleyOak Ridge star Michael Teasleyannounced on Instagram following the fourth round on Saturday night that he was pulling out of the draft and coming to Tennessee to begin his collegiate career. Teasley was a standout on the mound and at third base for Oak Ridge and was considered the No. 151 recruit in the 2026 class, per Perfect Game. Teasley was rated as the No. 8 third baseman in the recruiting class and the No. 9 player in th...

Dickson 6U All Stars bound for Diamond Youth Softball World Series after state title win

The 2026 Dickson County 6U All-Star Softball Team is headed to the Diamond Youth Softball World Series in Mississippi – and the entire county is invited to join in the girls’ big World Series send-off on Tuesday afternoon, July 14. The Dickson 6U All Stars competed in the...

Ryan Hendon named Tennessee Player of the Year by United Soccer Coaches

Station Camp forward Ryan Hendon has been named the Tennessee Player of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches organization. Hendon led the nation’s spring high school soccer players, according to available MaxPreps statistics, with 49 goals and six assists as a senior. He recorded seven goals in a single game and scored 141 times across his prep career. Both are believed to be Sumner County records.

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