September 1, 2026
News
Man charged for illegal cutting at Savage Gulf
A Nashville man has been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) into the illegal cutting of trees within Savage Gulf State Park.…
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…
Look to the skies – Lunar eclipse Aug. 27
Look to the skies on Wednesday evening, Aug. 27 and you will get to witness a rare celestial phenomenon as a lunar eclipse will be viewable in middle Tennessee.
Study shows 989 households below poverty level
The United Ways of Tennessee has released a report that reveals almost 1,000 households in Grundy County are under the poverty level with another large block being considered as the working poor.
Bonnaroo taking a year off in 2027
After weeks of speculation about its future, organizers of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival have announced the music festival will be taking 2027 off.… Login to continue reading Login…
Beersheba hosts America 250 this upcoming Saturday
The South Cumberland Pioneers and Patriots are events held in towns across the South Cumberland Plateau, presented by the South Cumberland Partnership and hosted in other communities: Altamont, Beersheba Springs, Coalmont, Gruetli-Laager, Palmer, Pelham, Tracy City, and Monteagle.
McNeece eyes increased patrols, fiscal stability
After winning the sheriff’s office in a close election this past week, Sheriff-Elect Virgil McNeece is ready to just in with both feet once he takes the oath of office.
Data Centers added to Monteagle Zoning Ordinance
In Monteagle’s most recent town meeting, Ordinance 11-26’s first reading was accepted to add data centers to Section 501 of Monteagle’s zoning ordinance. Section 501… Login to continue reading Login…
Black bear population on the move
You think you may have seen a bear? You may just be right as the TWRA is reporting that black bears are expanding their reach… Login to continue reading Login…