October 8, 2026
News
Fire in the sky – the Perseids are coming
There will be a fire in the night sky for the next month as the Perseids Meteor Shower returns for a season, with the onset already happening, and highlighting in early August.
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.
Judge Cameron passes at 61
Twelfth District Circuit Court Judge John Harvey “Cam” Cameron Jr., has passed away after a brief battle with cancer. He died at his home in… Login to continue reading Login…
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.
Layman gets five years for bicycle fatality
From accused to convicted, Haley Dianne Layman has been sentenced to a minimum of five years for a hit-andrun fatality that took the life of a Pelham man.
Tracy City man hurt in fatal Tims Ford crash
A 41-year-old Missouri man died in an incident Tuesday on Tims Ford Lake involving a collision with two personal watercraft. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency… Login to continue reading Login…