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…