Good morning, Hendersonville.

Data centers in Middle Tennessee are under review in a new series that examines environmental impacts, local benefits, and potential election influences; the report invites community input + will explore both gains and challenges for residents.

Sumner County schools are addressing aging HVAC concerns as Lakeside Park Elementary spends over $84K on repairs, forcing students to eat in their classrooms & district leaders plan to form a committee to review needs at other schools.

Beech's football team defeated Mt. Juliet 53-21 Friday night as senior running back Devin Crutcher and junior wide receiver Jeramy Laster Jr. scored all eight Buccaneers touchdowns.

Trent Dilfer will return to coach Lipscomb Academy football after a stint at UAB — his new strategy follows a 2022 perfect season that ended with a state title.

Friendship Christian won 35-6 over Fayetteville on Friday night at their home opener.

Running back Ryder Wolcott scored two touchdowns and quarterback Blake Waldorf threw for two touchdowns, putting the team at 2-0 ahead of their Sept. 4 game against Mt- Juliet.

Hendersonville beat Smyrna 29 & 28 in overtime Friday night, handing the Bulldogs their second one point loss as key plays in overtime secured the win.

Sophomore quarterback Barrett O’Brien returned to work after two late overtime plays cost his Liberty Creek team a Week 1 win at East Robertson today.

The USA Lacrosse CEO urged Sumner County Schools to add lacrosse as growing national support sparks interest, while TSSAA executive Mark Reeves said 900 high-school transfers were lower than expected for 2026 amid a new rule change.