April 7, 2026
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Jammin’ and Paddlin’ on the River to be held in Bridgeport
Jammin’ and Paddlin’ on the River, Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Bridgeport River Park (old Ferry dock) located at the end of County Road…
TNAW and partners announce upcoming ‘Drug Take Back’
Make Earth Day Every Day with Proper Disposal of Unused Medications On Earth Day, April 22, Tennessee American Water (TNAW) is encouraging residents to participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement…
Fringe Benefits: Discover a Fantastic Native Tree: UT Gardens’ January Plant of the Month
Submitted by David Hamilton Horticulturist, UT Gardens, Knoxville Happy New Year! As we begin settling into the new year amid the doldrums of winter, now is the time serious gardeners…
Local residents can enjoy exclusive discount at Ruby Falls this January
In honor of Ruby Falls’ 95 year anniversary, residents in Hamilton, Bradley, Marion, and Walker counties are in for a treat every Thursday throughout January. Located at 1720 S Scenic…
Tornados tear through mid-state killing six
DUANE SHERRILL – Editor Middle Tennesseans are coming to the aid of their neighbors in Hendersonville and Clarksville after strong tornados killed six and heavily damaged several neighborhoods during the unusual…
MCCM in need of community support
Increases in the Cost of Food and Demand Due to many factors, including COVID, the total cost of food distributed by the Marion County Food Bank increased from approximately $26,700…
12th Judicial CAC open house
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the 12th Judicial Children’s Advocacy Center’s (CAC) open house on December 8, at 10 a.m. Visitors will be able to tour the remodeled…
Convicted murderer sentenced to 82 years
LISA HOBBS – Contributor A man who gunned down his estranged wife in the front yard of her parents’ Grundy County home was handed down a lengthy sentence on Monday. John…
Monteagle man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad and the Monteagle Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Grundy…
Comptroller report shows third grade reading improvement
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) has completed its second annual review of the implementation of the Tennessee Literacy Success Act (TLSA). The Comptroller’s review found…