Sumner County Source

Extreme Heat Warning * WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions will continue through Independence Day with heat index values peaking in the 105 to 112 range. Overnight conditions will be very uncomfortable with lows in the 70s. * WHERE…Middle Tennessee. * WHEN…For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM Friday to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are 5 events in and near Sumner County! 1Goodlettsville’s Independence Day Celebration July 3, 4pm Moss-Wright Park 745 Caldwell Dr, Goodlettsville The City of Goodlettsville will host its Independence Day Celebration on July 3, 2026 in Moss-Wright Park. The event begins at 4:00 p.m. with food vendors and an activity zone.

The following obituaries have been gathered from Sumner County Source for June 26 through July 2, 2026. These listings honor the lives of community members who have recently passed away.

Sweetgreen is making its Tennessee debut in Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood — and it’s celebrating all week long. More Eat & Drink News The fast-casual salad chain’s first Tennessee location opens at 341 11th Ave. South, and to mark the occasion, the brand has lined up a week of community events, local partnerships, and giveaways. The 2,755-square-foot restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and serves fan-favorite salads, warm bowls, protein plates, wraps, and sides.

Cheryl Ada Evans, age 60, of Gallatin, TN, passed away Saturday, (June 27, 2026) at Sumner Regional Hospital in Gallatin. She was born on October 03, 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late William “Bill” Jr. and Margaret Williams Evans. She worked in food service and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, staying in contact with close friends, playing games on her phone and she loved her food, especially Starbucks Coffee, KFC and snack cakes. She was a member of the Baptist faith.

Jerry Wayne Merry was born on March 9, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana and was raised by Lyle and Syble Merry. He passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, at the age of 83. He will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, and his wife of 39 years, Pamela.

Sylvia Ann Keene, age 87, of Portland, TN, passed away July 1, 2026. She was born March 22, 1939 to the late Dorsie Parks and Nellie Hall Parks in Portland, TN. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Clifton Keene, Sr.; her sisters, Margaret High and Dean Rogers; and her brothers, Bernie Parks, Donald Parks, Kenneth Parks and David Parks.

Garrett David Hawes, age 38 of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at his home. He was born January 16, 1988 to David James & Gloria Paulette Jones Hawes. He worked in pool construction and maintenance for Sutton Pool Company. He attended Mercedes school and was a certified Mercedes mechanic. he enjoyed working on all kinds of cars and cooking on the grill. He loved his dog Journee and his cat Marlow dearly.

Dutch Bros is bringing back the Firecracker Rebel, a red raspberry drink topped with Soft Top and blue poppin’ candy. The festive flavor returns for a limited time this summer, giving fans a nostalgic pick for warm-weather outings. More Eat & Drink News What Is in the Firecracker Rebel The Firecracker Rebel combines red raspberry flavor with Dutch Bros’ signature Soft Top, finished with a topping of blue poppin’ candy for a bit of crackle in every sip.

Photo by Michael Carpenter Texas Roadhouse is running its Rib Fest promotion this summer, centered on Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs at locations nationwide. More Eat & Drink News What Is Texas Roadhouse Rib Fest Rib Fest runs at participating Texas Roadhouse locations through the summer. It features Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, made-from-scratch sides, and events at individual restaurants.