Portland Rotary Club

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

We start tomorrow - rain or shine! The drive thru distribution line begins at 9am at Portland High School. Please enter from the College Street entrance. We will start distributing summer meals for kids at 9am and will end at 11:30am. We will do this weekly on Saturday through July 25 (except we will serve on Friday, July 3 instead of July 4). Children do not have to be present. Onsite registration required - parent/guardian name and address, children name, grade just completed, school just attended and birth date need to be listed on the registration form. Please be patient as we kick off another great summer of meals!

Thanks again to our two main sponsors - YMCA & Shoals Technologies Group as well as our core volunteer group from Portland General Baptist Church. We will have other volunteer individuals and groups assist during the summer as well. We are a blessed community!

05/25/2026

We would like to remind everyone of the hours and days our donation center is open. Thank you to those who bring in gently used items that will be put to good use in the community. Check the details below.

05/13/2026

Attention all! If you come across a social media advertisement for a yard sale this Saturday hosted by a neighborhood or church, kindly copy and share the post below on their social media platform. Additionally, if you plan on yard sale shopping this weekend, please visit our store within the next 3 days to get our mini flyers regarding donation opportunities on the 16th to distribute to yard sale owners. We are attempting to reach every yard sale post and would appreciate your assistance in sharing. Thank you!

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SAFETY MESSAGE

PPD would like to welcome everyone to the 85th Annual Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival this weekend! We are excited to celebrate with our community and visitors from across the region.

As you enjoy the festival activities, concerts, carnival, parade, vendors, and family events, please help us keep the weekend safe and enjoyable for everyone:

Stay aware of your surroundings
Keep a close eye on children in crowded areas
Use designated crosswalks and obey traffic control devices
Be patient with traffic delays and road closures
If you see suspicious activity, unattended bags, or an emergency, notify an officer immediately
Use the free shuttle service when possible to reduce congestion

You will see a strong public safety presence throughout the festival weekend, including our officers, Fire, EMS, EMA, THP, and other partner agencies working together to help ensure a safe event for all.

Please remember:

Do not leave valuables visible in vehicles
Do not block intersections or emergency access routes
Never drive impaired

We encourage everyone to come out, support local businesses and vendors, enjoy the entertainment, and make great family memories.

Thank you for helping us keep Portland safe, welcoming, and “Berry Proud to be an American!”

PPD

05/02/2026

01/14/2026

Recently, Rotarian James Fultz gave a bike to a very deserving student at Watt Hardison Elementary!