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Friday, November 13, 2026

Sumner County

45°F (7°C)

Chance rain showers · H 47° L 30°

Population

204,4242024

Higher than communities in Tennessee

Household income

$90,3012024

More favorable than communities in Tennessee

Home value

$393,1002024

More favorable than communities in Tennessee

Unemployment

3.1%2026

More favorable than communities in Tennessee

Violent crime

1802023

Similar to communities in Tennessee

Work from home

16.2%2024

Higher than communities in Tennessee

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Sheriff Policy

Committee approves Sumner County Sheriff's Office civil service policy

Committee members approved a civil service policy for the Sumner County Sheriff's Office governing hiring and promotions after legal and health/emergency services review; a committee member said it reflects the sheriff's requested approach.

Sumner County — Nov 10, 2026

Committee directs legal staff to reopen talks with Hendersonville on library maintenance

Nov 10, 2026

Committee exempts highway heavy equipment from internal surplus posting, with one dissent

Nov 10, 2026

Committee recognizes local athletes and approves Sumner County 240th anniversary resolution

Nov 10, 2026

Committee agrees to seek state approval to put term‑limits question on ballot

Nov 10, 2026

Committee Rules

Legislative committee approves shorter meeting limits, reorders budget and caps grouped appropriations at $25,000

Nov 10, 2026

Agriculture Extension Service

Committee approves Agriculture Extension Service item

Nov 10, 2026

Communications District

Committee corrects emergency communications district appointment dates

Nov 10, 2026

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What stands out in Sumner County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Sumner County with communities in Tennessee or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2025, Sumner County was less favorable than communities in Tennessee on students per teacher.

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Recent meetings

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Nov 10Legislative Committee 11/09/26Adopt rules and procedures as amended Nov 10Budget Committee 11/09/26Amend motion to FTE with $80,000 salary cap; motion advanced to second reading.Nov 10E-911 Board 11/09/26Approval of financial report.Nov 10Committee on Committees 11/09/26Approve Agriculture Extension Service item.

More coverage

Sumner County committee corrects committee appointment dates, agrees to skip December meeting

Nov 10, 2026

Resident Brent Dindell nominated for NES board, cites corporate and storm-response experience

Nov 10, 2026

Committee approves slate of Music City Executive Airport board appointments

Nov 10, 2026

Committee approves Keisha Ray appointment for opioid-related item

Nov 10, 2026