October 25, 2026
Local News
Eyes to the Skies – Space X treats early risers
While SpaceX launches are common, the Tuesday, Oct. 13 launch from Cape Canaveral had early risers looking to the skies as the Falcon 9 rocket bearing a robotic Dragon capsule…
Health department urges flu shots
The Grundy County Health Department of the Tennessee Department of Health will be providing free flu shots, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Tues., Oct. 20, 2026, at the Grundy County Health Department, 278 N. Industrial Park Road in Coalmont, participating in the statewide 2026 Fight Flu prevention effort.
McDonough talks about ‘The Odyssey’
Friends of the Library of The University of the South invites you to attend a talk on Thursday, October 15 at 4:30 p.m. in Naylor Auditorium in Gailor Hall. Professor Chris McDonough will talk about The Odyssey as it is represented in film. This talk is cosponsored by the Friends of the Library, the Classics Department, Eta Sigma Phi, and Library and Information Technology Services.
Voters decide on state constitutional amendments
State property tax, refusal of bond on ballot
Local festivals weather remains
In the second weekend of October, as the panhandle of Florida endured a state of emergency, rattled with Hurricane Isiais, its remnants brought region-wide, days-long rainfall, high winds, flooding, and power outages, and the proclamation “Rain or Shine” was tested at area festivals in the South Cumberlands.
Mike Stein Democratic nominee for 47th District House
“On August 6, I officially became the Democratic nominee for Tennessee House District 47, which covers Coffee and Grundy Counties, after winning an uncontested primary. I will face Republican incumbent…
School Board extends Director of Schools contract
In a vote of six to three leaning in favor of, the motion to extend Dr. Donald Durley’s contract as Director of Schools for another four years passed at last weeks Grundy County School Board meeting. Dr. Durley’s contract is set to end at the end of this year and the contract that was approved by the board is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027 and end on December 31, 2030.
Compassus cuts the ribbon on 30 years of service
Compassus, the long-serving hospice and palliative care organization, celebrated its 30th anniversary this past week of assisting families and patients.