Cheatham County’s Leigh Rast named 2026 Mother of the Year

One Cheatham County mother has earned a prestigious title.

The Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) recently named Leigh Rast, of Pegram, as a 2026 Mother of the Year, recognizing her unwavering commitment to her son JP.

A registered nurse and single mother, Leigh describes JP as “the kindest, sweetest boy I have ever met.” Now 17, JP lives with Dravet syndrome, a rare and severe form of epilepsy that causes frequent seizures and developmental delays…

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