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Longtime broadcaster and Tennessee Valley Broadcasting owner Travis Hickman has been selected as an inductee into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame Career Class of 2026, recognizing more than four decades of dedication to local radio and broadcasting across the Tennessee Valley region. Hickman received the surprise announcement Monday morning during WEPG’s longtime “Swap & …
The City of Whitwell is adding a new event to its community celebrations this summer with the announcement of its first-ever Fourth of July Parade. According to information released by the city’s park director and the Whitwell Volunteer Fire Department, the parade will take place on Saturday, July 4, as part of America’s 250th birthday …
Grundy County, Tennessee — Presented by American Revival in partnership with The Caverns, the two organizations raised $30,000 for the Littell-Partin Community Center, supporting ongoing local programs tied to the Millions of Conversations’ We See Hope initiative in Grundy County. American Revival: Underground in Grundy County took place May 12 at The Caverns, transforming the …
The City of South Pittsburg will celebrate America’s 250th birthday this summer with the upcoming Mr. and Miss Liberty Pageant. The patriotic-themed pageant is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST at the Princess Theatre. Organizers say the event is open to boys and girls ages 2 through 18 who live in …
The Marion County Board of Education recognized a group of student-athletes on Monday evening for their participation in the annual Sequatchie Valley Special Olympics event, held Friday, May 8, at Bledsoe County High School. During the board’s monthly meeting on May 11, 2026, members honored the student athletes ranging from grades kindergarten through 12th grade …
On Friday March 13 at Sequatchie County Middle School, Coach Grady Wilson will be stepping into a professional wrestling ring against one of Tennessee’s most prominent wrestling families – and it’s to raise money for the school. Grady Wilson has done a lot of things over the last 15 years as a teacher but next …
Join the South Pittsburg Rotary Club for a special evening celebrating the incredible service work of our local Interact Clubs from Marion County, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell High Schools. These dedicated students have spent the year leading projects that strengthen our communities. This showcase gives them the stage to share their accomplishments as they prepare …
Applications for the The National Cornbread Festival 29th Annual Cornbread Cook-off are open! Each year the search is on for the nation’s best original main dish cornbread recipes. The winner receives the coveted skillet crown and $5,000! Sign up at this link: https://form.jotform.com/253454469454163 The deadline to submit your application to be one of the Arts …
Chickamauga, Nickajack, and Watts Bar lakes are included in the 2026 Adopt a River Mile cleanup. Volunteers are needed to clean lake sections twice yearly, with only 31% of Chickamauga, 28% of Nickajack, and 11% of Watts Bar adopted so far. In 2025, 72 new sections were adopted and over 61,000 pounds of trash were …
Don’t miss CMA, ACM, and GRAMMY nominated powerhouse duo, The War and Treaty with special guest Hannah Dasher as they take the stage for The National Cornbread Festival Preheat Party at The Princess Theatre! Princess Insiders Presale begins Thursday at 10:00 am CT. Sign up for access at: https://forms.gle/YS8XfFJw8oKtL1edA General On sale Friday at 10:00 …
