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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
  • Articles: 150

Community Baby Shower

Grundy County Rotary’s Community Baby Shower returns for the third year. The public effort strives to ensure that the newest members of our community have what they need in their first year of life. Items will be collected and given away free of charge during the event, which is slated for Saturday, June 6, from 12-2 p.m.

Monteagle Mountain Market returns

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.

Summer Sessions with JAMkids Grundy Area

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.

Hook, line and sinker

Myers Hill FCM is excited to invite the community to two special events occurring next week that are designed to bring families together for fun, fellowship and faith.

Hot grilling and flavor trends for the summer

Playing with fire has never been hotter when it comes to flavor and summer grilling. A new grilling trend report, released by the McCormick brand, spotlights three red-hot trends centering on new ways grillers are layering flavors, expanding the sizzle beyond steak, and taking advantage of the transformation of appliances.

The real cost of that extra refrigerator

That extra refrigerator in the garage or basement may seem convenient, especially during summer gatherings and family events, but it can add more to your electric bill than you might realize.

Time to say farewell

I’ve been in newspaper journalism for more than two decades. While writer’s block can happen, it’s nothing compared to the difficulty I’m having in writing this column. Let’s just jerk the Band-Aid off: my final day at the Herald will be on or before June 16, so this is goodbye.