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The 67th Monteagle Mountain Market, set for July 25-26, seeks vendors to join a fun-filled weekend of food, music, arts and crafts, and storytelling in Hannah Pickett Park.

The Junior Appalachian Musicians Program of Grundy County teaches fiddle, guitar, banjo and singing in the Appalachian tradition of music. JAMkids get the benefit of social and educational development, forming friendships while playing and learning together in a wholesome environment. JAMkids also get to experience additional concerts and demonstrations from visiting musicians, have the chance to perform at local community events, and the opportunity for field trips to regional music festivals. This year JAMkids performed at the Wreaths Across America ceremony in Coalmont, the Littell Center Open House, the Cumberland Community Dance, the JAMboree Old Roundhouse Park in Tracy City, the Caverns Shindig and the American Revival festival.

Lyric Tate, of Tracy City, has been named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List at Motlow State Community College. The Dean’s List includes full-time students who have a 3.50 to 4.0 grade point average for collegiate-level courses during the semester.

The Veteran’s Memorial Prayer Chapel dedication and sanctification was a success despite the weather. It was so precious seeing the veterans writing their name on the wall. MSgt Joe Volpi (ret. USAF) delivered the key note speech and read the beloved poem “Flanders Field.” Veterans lined up to sign the wall identifying the war in which they served.

Adeline Smith, of Sewanee, was added to Belmont University’s spring 2026 Dean’s List. Dean’s List eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.