June 12, 2026
News
Home to roost in Pelham
BETH RINER Contributor The Roost Café, a small-town coffee shop with a cozy, inviting atmosphere, handcrafted coffees, signature sandwiches, and delectable bakery treats, has opened its doors in Pelham. Located…
Grundy County man charged in Franklin cattle theft case
Two Tennessee men are behind bars following a joint investigation by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office into the theft of…
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.
Chautauqua Movement presentation
Reverend “Polk” Van Zandt will address the Annual Meeting of Members of Grundy County Historical Society on The Chautauqua Movement on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at the Heritage Center located at 465 Railroad Avenue, Tracy City Tennessee 37387. The Chautauqua Movement was initiated in 1874 by John Heyl Vincent, Methodist resident Bishop in Europe and Lewis Miller, lay Methodist inventor and manufacturer, at Fair Point on Chautauqua Lake in western New York. The movement influenced the cultural history of the United States in education, in religion, in in concern for reform, in discussion of important issues, in the arts and in entertainment. The Chautauqua of the South was established in 1882 at Monteagle as Monteagle Sunday School Assembly. The public is welcome. Admission is free.
Education Note
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.
Education Note
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.
Dedication
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.
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.
Love Equals Farm Store
Two remarkable mountain women are unapologetically living the simple life they always wanted in rural Grundy County.
Popular event returns
The Fresh Mess Farmers’ Market is getting ready for the upcoming season, beginning June 4. The market takes place every Thursday afternoon from 3-6 p.m. at Harton Park in Monteagle.