Gallatin

A man who stabbed his ex-husband at a Tennessee Walmart and later attempted to solicit another inmate to murder his ex and family from jail has been sentenced to 42 years in prison. The man was captured by Border Patrol in Maine after trying to flee the country.

Davis Fyke was arrested twice in 12 hours for alleged DUIs in Sumner County, first after a hit-and-run and unconsciousness at a state park, then later for driving off-road while intoxicated. His bond was set at $125,000.

Davis Fyke was arrested for a second DUI in Sumner County within 12 hours after a hit-and-run incident in Gallatin. The arrests occurred on Saturday night.

East Tennessee cities are imposing moratoriums on data centers due to concerns over noise pollution, energy costs, power supply disruptions, and environmental impacts. Meta operates a data center in Gallatin, Tennessee, with 60 current and 15 proposed centers in the state. ExoticRidge, a crypto mining company, sued Hawkins County after it banned crypto mines, with libertarian group The Beacon Center supporting the legal challenge.

Sumner County Schools delayed the start of the school year from August 4 to August 10 due to a network breach, leaving parents without clear information about the incident or compromised data. Families faced childcare challenges, and kindergarten schedules were adjusted, with no students attending on Fridays. School officials acknowledged parent frustration but provided limited details.

A single-vehicle crash in Gallatin caused a utility pole to snap, leading to power outages for hundreds and the closure of part of Hartsville Pike. Repairs took several hours, and most customers have since regained power, though a few remain without it.

Gallatin City Commissioners approved a 60-day pause on new data center applications, while Lawrence County commissioners tabled a proposed yearlong moratorium due to insufficient zoning rules. The debate over data center development continues in the Midstate as one county considers a broader moratorium and another delays action.

Tennessee authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a 55-year-old Gallatin man named Eugene who disappeared over the weekend and may require medical assistance.

Gallatin City Council is considering a potential moratorium on data centers during a meeting scheduled for Tuesday. The council will request an evaluation of data center impacts, including noise pollution and grid strain, with a focus on Meta’s 900-acre data center campus and recently annexed land nearby.

Mt. Juliet police arrested a 35-year-old woman after discovering stolen items from Target and Academy Sports in a suspicious unattended vehicle. She was charged with two counts of shoplifting.

Gallatin city leaders are debating a proposed moratorium on new data centers to address concerns about water use, electricity demand, and community impact. Council Member Pascal Jouvence advocates for a pause to enable planning, while Mayor Paige Brown questions the need, citing the existing Facebook-powered data center's closed-loop water system and positive community experience.

Gallatin city council is advancing a potential moratorium on data center construction, which would require zoning amendments and planning commission review. The council discussed defining data centers through a resolution, with existing concerns from residents about construction noise and water runoff near the city's Meta data center campus. The council voted to proceed despite the mayor's skepticism about immediate need.

The Gallatin City Council is considering a moratorium on data centers, zoning changes to reclassify rural land for industrial use, and adopting new zoning ordinances. Discussions include expanding the Gallatin Gateway Industrial Center and annexing land near a Meta data center.

Gallatin is considering a potential pause on new apartment developments as rapid growth leads to increased traffic and strain on city services. City Councilmember Pascal Jouvence has proposed a resolution to study the impact of such a pause, while resident Jenna Ingeman highlights both challenges, like traffic congestion, and benefits, such as downtown revitalization.

Gallatin officials annexed 125 acres near Meta's data center campus, adding it to city boundaries and the zoning atlas. Councilman Pascal Jouvence suggested the land could be used to expand Meta's operations, though no official plans were announced. Nearby residents have raised concerns about noise, flooding, and property devaluation linked to the existing data center.

Gallatin's city leaders approved a land annexation, which may lead to more data centers in the area. A councilman indicated that the move could result in an increase in data center developments.

Storms have caused downed trees and power outages across multiple Tennessee counties, including Maury, Hickman, Macon, and Wilson, with TDOT crews responding. Cities like Gallatin and Manchester report downed power lines, traffic hazards, and non-functioning stop lights due to the storms.

More than 100 workers at Stanley Black and Decker in Gallatin, Tennessee, will lose their jobs as the business closes on August 28. The closure follows a WARN notice and precedes the company’s 2026 second-quarter earnings announcement, with prior Tennessee layoffs affecting over 5,000 workers this year.

Over 100 employees will be impacted by the permanent closure of Gallatin, a division of Stanley Black & Decker, in Sumner County on Wednesday.

Tennessee allows certain fireworks like sparklers to be sold year-round, but Gallatin maintains existing restrictions, permitting sparkler sales from June 15 through July 5 and use from July 1 to July 4. Gallatin Fire Chief Jeff Beaman clarified the city is not banning sparklers but aligning their sale and use with established fireworks rules, while also allowing sparkler use on New Year's Eve and Day under specific timeframes.

Gallatin city officials decided against banning sparklers but implemented firework sale regulations. Fireworks can only be sold seasonally around New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July, require buyers to be 16 or older, and cannot be set off within 600 feet of certain locations like churches and schools.

One person died and two were injured in a crash in Gallatin, Columbia County. State Police responded to the incident over the weekend.

Gallatin City Council considered a two-year moratorium on data center construction, with residents near a large Meta campus reporting mixed impacts from construction noise and water runoff. The council deferred a vote to refine the legislation, as other Tennessee cities also explore similar pauses.

Gallatin has delayed a decision on a proposed data center moratorium to allow for further review. Middle Tennessee communities are questioning whether to pause before approving new major data center projects.