October 5, 2026
Grundy County
Phillips wins L. Ron Hubbard writing award
Whitwell author Casey Phillips is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest earning him a trip to Hollywood for a week-long master-class workshop, an awards event and his winning story will be published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 43.
Monteagle mulls data center issue
The second reading for Ordinance 11-26, the addition of data centers, has been considered in Monteagle’s August 31, 2026 meeting. On July 27, 2026, Monteagle had their first reading over this ordinance. They discussed the legal matters alongside opinions of data centers in the city of Monteagle.
The music continues in Altamont
Southern Breeze with Jeremy Stone and Waylon Fincher will be performing in Altamont Veterans Memorial Park at 170 Cumberland Street this Friday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. Sugar Babe’s Fizz & Squeeze will be there for sweet treats and drinks, and Altamont Heritage Museum with have Hamburgers and other concessions. Children can enjoy the Ricky Sons Jungle Gym while parents relax to good music. Bring your chairs and enjoy a lovely September evening in Altamont. In case of rain the concert will move to Florence Scruggs Auditorium at 1433 Main Street.
Yellow Jackets blank Lookout Valley
Coach Bryant notches career win 55 Grundy County head coach Nick Bryant moved into a tie with the late Chris Pickett for all-time program wins… Login to continue reading Login…
Arrest made in tool theft
Lawmen have arrested a Warren County man in the case of the recent theft of tools from a SVEC truck, a case which carried a… Login to continue reading Login…
Thousands in damage caused by jail riot
Charges are being sought against inmates who started a riot at the Grundy County Jail last month, doing more than $15,000 in damage while posting… Login to continue reading Login…
Election office reveals deadlines, options for voters
With early voting for the November elections just a month away, the Grundy County Election office is in full swing, readying for the final election of 2026. The election is…
Man charged for illegal cutting at Savage Gulf
A Nashville man has been indicted following an investigation by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) into the illegal cutting of trees within Savage Gulf State Park.…
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.