July 15, 2026
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The Buzz
Graduation is quickly approaching, and excitement is building as seniors prepare to celebrate one of the biggest milestones of their high school journey. The 2026 graduation ceremony will take place May 14 at 7 p.m., and is scheduled to be held on the football field, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, changes to the location will be announced.
Varsity SAS Track and Field excels
The St. Andrew’s-Sewanee track and field team delivered a strong performance on Friday, April 24, competing at home in its final regular-season meet against seven other schools. The highlight of the meet came from the girls’ team, which captured first place by an impressive 70-point margin.
10U Bledsoe Tournament Champions.
Gruetli White named 10U Bledsoe Tournament Champions. First row, from left, are Austin McGuire, Tanner Hughes, Hunter Hughes, Hunter Teague and Jonavin Rainey. Second, Colston Rich, Wesson Long, Case Hobbs, Malachi Bean, Braylon Richardson and Jaxon McGuire.Third, coaches Shawn Hughes and Blake Rich. Not pictured are Waylon Shrum and Coach Houston Mainord.
8U Gruetli Tournament Champions
Gruetli Clutch named 8U Gruetli Tournament Champions. First row, from left, are Emarie Brewer, Aspen Hagan, Dylann Cannon and Brynlee Winton. Second, Crimsyn Ramsey, Oaklyn Brown, Baylor Brewer, Kyndall Nolan, Ariella Brymer, Aubrey Brewer and Hayleigh Mooney. Third, coaches Ben Brewer, Mikey Brown, Kyle Brewer, and Heath Winton.
8U Bledsoe Tournament Champions
Gruetli Volunteers named 8U Bledsoe Tournament Champions. First row, from left, are Brantley Sweeton, Lucas Fiske, Parker Hill and Jamison Pierce. Second, Colt Hobbs, Ridge Eberhart, Ross Simmons, Kasen Rhea, Jasper Forsyth and Cohen Mooney. Third, coaches Travis Eberhart, Kelby Rhea, and Swade Mooney.
12U Bledsoe Tournament Champions
Gruetli named 12U Bledsoe Tournament Champions. First row, from left, are Michael Tackett, Brantley Smith, Justin Forsyth, Sawyer Mainord, Jakob Purvis and Bravyn King. Second, Saban Bryant, Peyton Stephens, Kashius Hart, Holden Cooley and Bentley Mainord. Third, coaches Houston Mainord, Justin Savage, and Mikie Mainord.
6U Gruetli Tournament Champions
Gruetli Lady Summitt named 6U Gruetli Tournament Champions. First row, from left, are Addie Birdwell, Addison Layne, Dalyn Meeks, Charleigh Ladd, Everly Rogers and Kindall Christian. Second, Aria Mainord, Phoenix Bivens, Laikyn Cox, Hazelyn (Honey) King, Kaislee King, Emarie King, Emalyn Joslyn and Kylee Hammers. Third, coaches Sierra Birdwell, Logan King, Colby Cox and Sierra King.
Upcoming Events
The Warren County Genealogical and Historical Association will meet Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the WC Administration Building located at 201 Locust Street in McMinnville. The program will be presented by Park Ranger, Damon Graham, of Rock Island State Park. The ranger will bring up-to-date information on the Cardwell Mountain project. If anyone has information, photos, etc. on Dark Hollow off of Highway 8 please, contact the WCGHA Archives (931-474-4227) as research is underway on this area. Visitors are always welcome at Association Meetings.
Upcoming Events
A community wide trash pickup event, “Put Litter in Its Place, Make Monteagle Beautiful,” will be held Saturday, May 2,
Academic excellence
Eighteen year-old Kayla Garza was named salutatorian for Grundy County High School Class of 2026.