September 11, 2026
Local News
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.
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…
Two arrested followed armed incident
Grundy County Investigators partnered with the Department of Children’s Services on a child neglect investigation at a residence on Canyon Drive in Altamont last Friday.… Login to continue reading Login…
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… Login to continue reading Login…
McNeece elected sheriff, Brady retained as mayor
Virgil McNeece has been elected Grundy County Sheriff, unseating incumbent Heath Gunter while squeezing past fellow contender David Strieby in a five-candidate race. The law… Login to continue reading Login…
Monteagle eyes expanding business diversity
In 2019, Grundy County passed Resolution 19-5-20c, banning rock crushers, new gravel pits, and new quarries within 5,000 feet of schools, homes, churches, and stores. This was passed to provide a quick way for the local government to protect rural areas from the adverse side effects of large-scale industry.
Residents raise stink over sewer
This past May, a house bill, “Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority,” was introduced to upgrade water and wastewater systems in Grundy County and surrounding areas. Grundy County officials have begun expanding this water system to The Caverns and into the Pelham area near the interstate exit.
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.