AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Portland Tennessee. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/portland-tn 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/portland-tn https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 02 May 2024 14:14:18 -0500 Senator Blackburn Concludes Congressional Delegation Visit To Fiji, The Solomon Islands, And Papua New Guinea PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-blackburn-concludes-congressional-delegation-visit-to-fiji-the-solomon-islands-and-papua-new-guinea-31446454-portland-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-blackburn-concludes-congressional-delegation-visit-to-fiji-the-solomon-islands-and-papua-new-guinea-31446454-portland-tn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule: 3:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m: Festival Enjoy Cookie Decorating, a Visit With Santa, Food Vendors, Letters to Santa, Music and more. Location: Main https://www.americantowns.com/news/christmas-festival-and-parade-2022-31496463-portland-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/christmas-festival-and-parade-2022-31496463-portland-tn.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule of Events: Date: May 5, 2023 from 4-8pm 3rd Annual Strawberry Quilt Show at Richland Gym (303 Portland Boulevard. Date: May 6, 2023 https://www.americantowns.com/news/82nd-annual-middle-tennessee-strawberry-festival-31553906-portland-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/82nd-annual-middle-tennessee-strawberry-festival-31553906-portland-tn.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Kentucky-Tennessee Conference Pathfinder Fair is an annual event. It is a time of celebration, sharing some of the projects the Pathfinders from https://www.americantowns.com/news/pathfinder-fair-2023-31577735-portland-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pathfinder-fair-2023-31577735-portland-tn.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Free activities on Main Street including music by Jada Vance, cookie decorating, Christmas crafts, pictures with Santa and more! There will also be a https://www.americantowns.com/news/christmas-festival-and-parade-2023-31628768-portland-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/christmas-festival-and-parade-2023-31628768-portland-tn.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 83rd Annual Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival theme: "Boots & Berries" Strawberry Jam Concert & https://www.americantowns.com/news/83rd-annual-middle-tennessee-strawberry-festival-31659153-portland-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/83rd-annual-middle-tennessee-strawberry-festival-31659153-portland-tn.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Tennessee Republican Party Presents their 45th Annual Statesmen's Dinner It is with great pride we announce Governor Tate Reeves as the keynote https://www.americantowns.com/news/45th-annual-statesmens-dinner-31388721-nashville-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/45th-annual-statesmens-dinner-31388721-nashville-tn.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Democratic primary candidates for governor, JB Smiley Jr. and Dr. Jason Martin, took the stage at UTC on Thursday night with Mr. Smiley saying https://www.americantowns.com/news/tennessee-governor-candidate-says-governor-bill-lee-is-the-epitome-of-failed-leadership-31401256-kenton-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tennessee-governor-candidate-says-governor-bill-lee-is-the-epitome-of-failed-leadership-31401256-kenton-tn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Blackburn On Fox Business: Big Tech Is Letting Child Predators Track Children WASHINGTON, D.C. –  During her Fox Business https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-on-fox-business-big-tech-is-letting-child-predators-track-children-31417226-kingsport-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-on-fox-business-big-tech-is-letting-child-predators-track-children-31417226-kingsport-tn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Incentivize Investment in Defense-Focused Small Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-incentivize-investment-in-defensefocused-small-businesses-31417230-lancing-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-incentivize-investment-in-defensefocused-small-businesses-31417230-lancing-tn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Blackburn, Colleagues Legislation Addresses Pilot Shortage WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Lindsey Graham https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-colleagues-legislation-addresses-pilot-shortage-31417236-macon-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blackburn-colleagues-legislation-addresses-pilot-shortage-31417236-macon-tn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bipartisan Bill To Establish Memorial Commemorating Efforts Of Women On The Home Front During WWII Clears Senate Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. https://www.americantowns.com/news/bipartisan-bill-to-establish-memorial-commemorating-efforts-of-women-on-the-home-front-during-wwii-clears-senate-committee-31417239-hampshire-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bipartisan-bill-to-establish-memorial-commemorating-efforts-of-women-on-the-home-front-during-wwii-clears-senate-committee-31417239-hampshire-tn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ICYMI-Hagerty Joins The Evening Edit on Fox Business to Discuss the Biden Administration’s Recession Spin and Failed Energy Policies https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymihagerty-joins-the-evening-edit-on-fox-business-to-discuss-the-biden-administrations-recession-spin-and-failed-energy-policies-31417243-watauga-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymihagerty-joins-the-evening-edit-on-fox-business-to-discuss-the-biden-administrations-recession-spin-and-failed-energy-policies-31417243-watauga-tn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hagerty Secures Agreement for House Passage of Semiconductor Regulatory Relief Legislation and Supports Advancing Chips Bill https://www.americantowns.com/news/hagerty-secures-agreement-for-house-passage-of-semiconductor-regulatory-relief-legislation-and-supports-advancing-chips-bill-31417247-tallassee-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hagerty-secures-agreement-for-house-passage-of-semiconductor-regulatory-relief-legislation-and-supports-advancing-chips-bill-31417247-tallassee-tn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ICYMI-Hagerty Joins America Reports on Fox News to Discuss the Biden Administration’s Approach to China WASHINGTON—United States https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymihagerty-joins-america-reports-on-fox-news-to-discuss-the-biden-administrations-approach-to-china-31417248-vanleer-tn.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymihagerty-joins-america-reports-on-fox-news-to-discuss-the-biden-administrations-approach-to-china-31417248-vanleer-tn.html Government and Politics Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500