July 13, 2026
News
UDC Chapter honors Confederate Memorial Day
April 26 is Confederate Memorial Day in Tennessee. Members of the Kirby-Smith Chapter 327 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) hosted a service at the Tullahoma Confederate Cemetery. Chapter President Ginger Delius presided over the event. Rebecca Odell, historian, placed a wreath at the monument that honors the Confederate dead. Syble Throneberry, memorial chairman, posted the First National Flag of the Confederacy. The monument was erected in 1964 by the Tullahoma Civil War Commission. Four hundred and seven soldiers have been identified. The first recorded interment was in November 1862.
Helpers event this Saturday
On May 9, The Little-Partin Center will host the Grundy Festival of Helpers, a vibrant, community- centered gathering that shines a light on the people and organizations working every day to support, uplift, and strengthen the region. Held in partnership with American Revival, the festival will serve as both a celebration and a call to action—bringing neighbors together around shared values of care, connection, and collective impact.
The Buzz
Graduation is quickly approaching, and excitement is building as seniors prepare to celebrate one of the biggest milestones of their high school journey. The 2026 graduation ceremony will take place May 14 at 7 p.m., and is scheduled to be held on the football field, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, changes to the location will be announced.
Upcoming Events
The Warren County Genealogical and Historical Association will meet Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the WC Administration Building located at 201 Locust Street in McMinnville. The program will be presented by Park Ranger, Damon Graham, of Rock Island State Park. The ranger will bring up-to-date information on the Cardwell Mountain project. If anyone has information, photos, etc. on Dark Hollow off of Highway 8 please, contact the WCGHA Archives (931-474-4227) as research is underway on this area. Visitors are always welcome at Association Meetings.
Upcoming Events
A community wide trash pickup event, “Put Litter in Its Place, Make Monteagle Beautiful,” will be held Saturday, May 2,
Academic excellence
Eighteen year-old Kayla Garza was named salutatorian for Grundy County High School Class of 2026.
Hippie vibes
Four decades ago, Joan Thomas left Nashville to housesit for a year at the historic Brinkwood bluff estate on Natural Bridge Road in Sewanee.
Student Spotlight
The Grundy County Herald has invited each school to spotlight a stellar student. Pupils may be nominated for academic achievement, effort, improvement, good citizenship, or kindness, etc.