'Great things are in store:' A look at Portland's continued growth in Sumner County

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'Great things are in store:' A look at Portland's continued growth in Sumner County

PORTLAND, Tenn. (WKRN) — The city of Portland has seen substantial growth in recent years, and that’s not expected to change in the new year. Since 2010, Portland’s population has jumped 15%, according to the city, and development of more residential areas is underway to accommodate the influx of residents. Portland City Planner Nate Heisler said he would describe Portland's growth as "rapid." “We’ve seen a lot of residential development, we hav…