Portland, Tennessee Blog

FEBRUARY 2010

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions, garage sales, and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

While we welcome and encourage your thoughts and ideas we ask that you; Not post content that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, abusive, that violates a third party's right to privacy, that otherwise violates any applicable local, state, national or international law, or that is otherwise inappropriate. Furthermore, you may not post content that degrades others on the basis of gender, race, class, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual preference, disability or other classification. Language intended to intimidate or to incite violence and anger will not be tolerated.

The January 26, 2010, 6 p.m., Special Call City Council Meeting was televised live. The topic of the meeting was the city's 2009-2010 budget. Does anybody have any comments on what was discussed and/or decided?

[This was posted by spence on another thread. I am moving it here because it might make an interesting topic for all of us. Charlie]

I am new to this blog, but not the community. I have an interest in helping this city grow, yet have kept quiet. I would like to know where we are heading as a community. All I see is crime on the rise and a complacent attitude. I am willing to help this city grow in a way of decency. I do not have the time this moment to discuss my thoughts. Please let me know where we're heading as I will be getting more involved. Thank you.

I would like to open up a discussion of our recent snow days in Sumner County. How well were the roads cleared? Were schools closed the proper number of days? What was handled properly? What was handled improperly? Are there opportunities to do things better the next time this happens?

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions, garage sales, and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

While we welcome and encourage your thoughts and ideas we ask that you; Not post content that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, abusive, that violates a third party's right to privacy, that otherwise violates any applicable local, state, national or international law, or that is otherwise inappropriate. Furthermore, you may not post content that degrades others on the basis of gender, race, class, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual preference, disability or other classification. Language intended to intimidate or to incite violence and anger will not be tolerated.

Well, the year 2009 is almost gone. Was it a good year or did we have our heads stuck, huh, in the sand and ignored what was happening? What is your opinion?

Hope everyone has a Happier New Year!!!

Wishing everybody a safe, happy, and very Merry Christmas!

Unhappy with the way things are going in Washington? Or are you pleased?? Either way this is the forum to voice your opinions or ask questions.

Please be aware that the recycling bins that used to be in the H.G. Hill parking lot have been moved.
The three drop-off sites are now located at:
1) Public Safety Bldg (Police & Fire Station) on North Broadway
2) City Mechanic Shop on Morningside Drive
3) Street Department Building on Stevison Ham Road.

Tennessee Congressman Bart Gordon, who represents our district, just announced he will not seek reelection in 2010. Click here to read an article. This is a big surprise to me. What does everyone think about this?