October 5, 2026
Duane Sherrill
How did Dolly touch your life?
If you’re like me, the larger-than-life Dolly Parton has intersected numerous phases of your story.
Who’s gonna fill Dolly’s shoes?
Two
Phillips wins L. Ron Hubbard writing award
Whitwell author Casey Phillips is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest earning him a trip to Hollywood for a week-long master-class workshop, an awards event and his winning story will be published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 43.
Authors increase to 31 for Saturday signing event
The community is invited to the fourth annual Area Author Book Signing Event, Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Tullahoma. The authors will be at First Christian Church in downtown Tullahoma. The Event is hosted by the Coffee County Adult Literacy Council The Event will feature 31 area authors including Grundy County’s Beth Riner, Jim Boynton and Mike Oliver and Grundy County Herald Editor Duane Sherrill.
The music continues in Altamont
Southern Breeze with Jeremy Stone and Waylon Fincher will be performing in Altamont Veterans Memorial Park at 170 Cumberland Street this Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. Sugar Babe’s Fizz & Squeeze will be there for sweet treats and drinks, and Altamont Heritage Museum with have Hamburgers and other concessions. Children can enjoy the Ricky Sons Jungle Gym while parents relax to good music. Bring your chairs and enjoy a lovely September evening in Altamont. In case of rain the concert will move to Florence Scruggs Auditorium at 1433 Main Street.
Election office reveals deadlines, options for voters
With early voting for the November elections just a month away, the Grundy County Election office is in full swing, readying for the final election of 2026.
Yellow Jackets blank Lookout Valley
Coach Bryant notches career win 55 Grundy County head coach Nick Bryant moved into a tie with the late Chris Pickett for all-time program wins… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Arrest made in tool theft
Lawmen have arrested a Warren County man in the case of the recent theft of tools from a SVEC truck, a case which carried a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Motorist wounded in Gruetli-Laager shooting
A person was wounded this past week when a mysterious gunman opened fire on their vehicle in Gruetli-Laager prompting an area-wide manhunt for the armed… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Thousands in damage caused by jail riot
Charges are being sought against inmates who started a riot at the Grundy County Jail last month, doing more than $15,000 in damage while posting… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close