May 29, 2026
News
Tune up your A/C before the first heat wave
There is nothing worse than the first truly hot day of summer, flipping on the air conditioner and getting nothing but warm air.
Elrod breaks school record
On Wednesday, April 8, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee traveled to Siegel High School to compete against eight other middle school programs and delivered a strong overall performance. The girls were led by eighth grader Nora Jane Elrod, who placed third overall in the mile while setting a new middle school record and personal best with a time of 6:06.25. Maclyn Bloecher also turned in a solid race, finishing 8th in the mile.
SAS Middle School Track Update
The Middle School track team traveled to CCS for a large invitational, facing some strong competition across the board. The meet kicked off with an impressive performance in the girls’ 4x800 relay, where Elena, Maclyn, Arabella, and Nora Jane battled to a thirdplace finish in 11:30.80. On the boys’ side, Fletcher, Davey, Alex, and Will placed 6th in the 4x800 with a time of 10:42.42. There were several standout individual performances and personal records throughout the meet. Eva Gheesling had a great day, setting PRs in both the 100m hurdles (22.04) and the 200m (34.20). Oliver Keener also had a big meet, recording PRs in the 100m (16.51), 200m (35.27), and 400m (1:13.54). Alex Glacet added to the team’s success with a PR in the long jump, clearing 15 feet. In the 800m, Fletcher Keener and Will Moody both ran strong races to earn PRs, finishing in 2:40.34 and 2:28.58, respectively. Overall, it was a strong showing for the team against tough competition, with many athletes continuing to make great progress this season.
St. Andrews’s-Sewanee School
Five local earned academic honors at St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School for the third quarter of the 2025-26 school year.
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. Making this week’s gallery of outstanding students are: North Elementary School student Brody Brewer. Brody is an all-around amazing student. He has a great mindset, always perseveres in his classwork, and strives for excellence. Beyond that, though, he’s also a good friend to his classmates, helping them whenever they need it, and a good teammate, cheering others on when they’re down. Brody has a very bright future ahead of him.
UDC Chapter visits confederate cemetery
On April 9, members of the Kirby-Smith Chapter 327 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) visited the McGavock Confederate Cemetery in Franklin. A service was conducted at the monument that honors the 225 unknown soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1865. Two hundred and thirty Tennessee soldiers were killed during the battle. The cemetery is a part of the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park.
Signature Health of Monteagle garners recognition
Life Enrichment Department of the Quarter Misty Fornecker and her Team of Signature Healthcare of Monteagle. Misty is a great leader who brings so much joy to the community and those around her and especially to the lives of the elders and their families and coworkers. Her mission is supporting their life with purpose. Through the deep commitment of Eden Alternative philosophy she has created a culture where it is person-directed care and daily experiences it.
Nothing beats a good coupon
Tennessee’s South Cumberland Chamber of Commerce has produced a Value Book to save you money while supporting local good cause. A portion of the $20 purchase is donated to local youth programs.