🌱 Do you recognize any names or addresses in these court notices?

Good morning Gallatin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Do you recognize any names or addresses in these court notices?
• Why is a Gallatin councilman taking the mayor to court?
• Which Gallatin High music teacher just earned national recognition?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Open House and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 41 and low of 36 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 54, low: 28.
• Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 43 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Public Notices Week of December 10, 2025 (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Several official legal notices involve Sumner County’s Juvenile Court and other Wilson County courts, including an order to appear at the Gallatin juvenile courthouse on January 6, 2026, in a Department of Children’s Services case. The package also lists probate deadlines, delinquent tax actions, and upcoming zoning and planning hearings that could affect nearby communities, so Gallatin residents with ties to these courts or properties should double-check the names, addresses, and dates.
   

2. Gallatin city councilman suing mayor over allegedly obstructing him from voting, deliberating (wsmv.com) — A Gallatin city councilman has filed a lawsuit claiming the mayor has limited his ability to present information and place items on meeting agendas, which he argues harms his ability to represent local voters. He’s asking a court to stop these alleged restrictions, framing the dispute as a test of transparency and the democratic process in Gallatin’s government. The mayor has been asked for comment.
   

3. CMA Foundation names semifinalists for Music Teachers of Excellence awards, 60 TN teachers (fox17.com) — A Gallatin High School music teacher, Lucy Alegria, has been named a semifinalist in the CMA Foundation’s prestigious Music Teachers of Excellence program, putting Gallatin on a national stage. She’s one of 60 Tennessee educators recognized, with 30 final awardees to be announced during Teacher Appreciation Week in May 2026 and honored at an October 2026 ceremony in Nashville.
   

4. What latest SNAP changes mean for Tennessee residents (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Gallatin residents who rely on SNAP should know that Tennessee is resuming delayed benefits and tightening work requirements for many adults ages 18 to 64. The piece explains who is exempt, how to prove exemptions, and how to apply for or appeal SNAP decisions. It also notes that Legal Aid Society, including its Gallatin office, can help low-income residents with SNAP issues.
   

📸 Around Gallatin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gallatin

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Holiday Open House
  6308 Callie Ln, Brentwood
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Christmas at the Palace
  The Palace Theater , 146 N Water Ave , Gallatin
• Lasso the Moon Weekend
  562 S Water Ave , Gallatin
  4:00 pm
• Thunderstorm Artis at The Palace
  The Palace Theatre , 146 N Water Ave , Gallatin
  7:30 pm
• Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn
  Gallatin Chamber of Commerce , 260 W Main St #204 , Hendersonville
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Red Tulip 20th Birthday Celebration!
  Gallatin Chamber of Commerce , 118 W Main St , Gallatin
  10:00 am
• Wreaths Across America
  Gallatin City Cemetery , 250 Cemetery Avenue , Gallatin
  10:00 am
• Christmas Market at Honey Rock Books and Cafe
  Honey Rock Books and Cafe , 122 N Water Ave , Gallatin
  10:00 am
• Christmas Through the Ages: An Early Tennessee Christmas at Cragfont
  Gallatin Chamber of Commerce , 200 Cragfont Road , Gallatin
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Gallatin Department of Electricity (new bay)
  Gallatin Electric Department , 135 Jones St. , Gallatin
  3:00 pm
• Legal Aid Society Gallatin Open House
  Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands , 106 Public Square #109 , Gallatin
  4:00 pm
• National Alliance on Mental Illness Christmas Party
  Gallatin Chamber of Commerce , 198 Hix Lane , Gallatin
  6:00 pm
• Lakeshore Committee Meeting
  Hendersonville City Hall , 101 Maple Dr N , Hendersonville
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Has anyone seen this sweet cat?
  She showed up at my door back in March in bad shape. I have been feeding and grooming her and she has become part of the family. She wouldn’t come… (Nextdoor Lake Grassland)
• I want to remind everyone, who is driving, and getting off work, trying to get home in the afternoon.
  To stop yourself and think before you get upset about how backedup the traffic is, and how long it's going to take you to get home. If you take a… (Nextdoor Vena Stuart)

• Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Cake Decorator in Gallatin. Apply here.
• Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Gallatin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gallatin here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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