October carries two powerful anniversaries in the story of Revolutionary War Patriot Captain William Bowen. One October tested William’s courage in battle; the other brought a loss that victory could never erase. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

On Thursday, Sept. 24, Oakmont Elementary School students decorated and designed posters that were selected by 4-H agents based on their creativity and uniqueness. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

The Portland Sun joined Mayor Mike Callis and the Portland Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Oct. 1, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and official grand opening at Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

TWRA biologists will collect tissue samples from harvested deer at checking stations and processing plants this season for testing, as part of its ongoing effort to monitor and hopefully curb the spread of deadly Chronic Wasting Disease. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

My Converse shoes have no point if I do not put them on my feet and go places with them, much like my life as a Christian. I can have salvation, but if I never do anything with it, what is the point? READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says that contrary to some reports, efforts to control invasive Asian carp are proving effective. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

An outdoors magazine recently ran a story about various wild-game dishes, and for some reason it omitted turtles. Based on personal experience I think I know why. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

If you would like to meet these or other adoptable pets at Safe Place for Animals, visit safeplaceforanimals.com/ or call (615) 451-7342. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

One of the most prolific current attacks on voting tries to convince me that the entire voting system is not trustworthy, that huge groups of non-citizens vote and change the outcome we as citizens desire. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

The most dangerous men in history were not the tyrants. They were the ones who compromised with them. They were the compromising appeasers, waving false flags of peace while enabling further tyranny. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

Main Street Preps Statewide Football Show - Oct. 22, 2026 This week @sports_bk and @calvinwhite55 chat with Nolensville coach Scott Stidham and @5StarPreps Editor Jesse Smithey. #TNHSFB #PortlandTN xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1vKpPNbQv…

It might not be on the majority side, but it is growing. I see it; I hear it; I watch it every day on our show as the calls and texts go from anger to laughter. Laughing at the team, not with it. It is most palpable in every way possible. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

The Volunteer State College Foundation held the annual Hal R. Ramer Society Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 24, to honor donors with cumulative, lifetime gifts of $10,000 or more. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

Coming on Saturday, Oct. 24, to the Portland Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Library is the fifth annual Halloween Spooktacular! READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

The Sumner County Republican Freedom Caucus, which has clashed with the more conservative Sumner County Constitutional Republicans, announced via its Facebook page that the group has decided to wind down operations. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

Sumner County Mayor John Isbell has proposed a sweeping change to the Regional Planning Commission, notifying three non-elected members that he will seek to have them replaced. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

Portland police officers took a convicted sex offender into custody on Monday, Oct. 12, after discovering him in a local park. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

Tennessee Pro Football Podcast - Oct.20, 2026 | @CoryCurtis2, sports director Channel 2 joins @terrymc13 to talk about the aftermath of the Titans first win and his interview with team president Burke Nihill. #PortlandTN xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1MJgNbmRe…

Portland Rotary invites the community to come out on Saturday, Oct. 24 for the club's annual Pumpkin Painting Event. Bring the kids, gather your family and friends and get ready to turn an ordinary pumpkin into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…

On Monday, Oct. 12, the City of Portland held a City Council meeting to go over a full agenda, including a Meta grant presentation and a lengthy discussion regarding the White House Utility District transfer. READ: mainstreetmediatn.com/articl…