September 14, 2026
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Living the Dream: Bill Priestley helps students discover their career passions
After three decades as a celebrated sports multimedia journalist, Bill Priestley has returned home to the Mountain determined to help students discover their career passions.
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.
Dolly Parton passes away at 80
Music icon, actress, philanthropist and the Smoky Mountain Songbird Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced Tuesday afternoon on her social media accounts…
The Sewanee Inn writes new chapter with Book Swap
The Sewanee Inn will write the beginning chapter of a new tradition with its First Annual Book Swap from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, National Book Lovers Day.
BIG DAY ON THE MOUNTAIN
Market draws crowds, Swiss celebrate heritage For 67 years, the Monteagle Mountain Market has brought together local artists, businesses, musicians and families, continuing a tradition… Login to continue reading Login…
Student performance opens alumni project
An original performance created by current Grundy County High School students opens a Locker Project Exhibit honoring notable GCHS alumni at Littell- Partin Center, the old high school.
Fayetteville Storyteller presents The Charles Dahlgren Mystery
The Beersheba Springs Historical Society (BSHS) is hosting a program Saturday, July 25 at 4 p.m. when Eugene Ham - teacher, historian and storyteller - will speak on the house which once belonged to Charles Dahlgren and more about the man for whom the avenue was named. He will reference the Dahlgren biography researched and written by Hershel Gower, a beloved Beersheban and Vanderbilt professor. Eugene resides in Fayetteville where his famous storytelling and teaching youth has passed down wisdom and knowledge that is priceless and will long outlive the man himself.
Tennessee’s longest-running event returns
The highly anticipated 67th annual Monteagle Mountain Market is July 25-26. Saturday is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while Sunday is from 9 a.m.… Login to continue reading Login…