The Miss National Cornbread Festival pageant will be held on April 18 at the Princess Theater in downtown South Pittsburg. It is for girls ages 2 to 18 and requires a $25 entry fee. Registration will be held at the National Cornbread Festival headquarters at 221 South Cedar Ave. on March 24 and 21 and …
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David Carroll’s News and Notes: Did We Forget Some Presidents?
It’s pop quiz time! Quick: tell me who was the first president. Did you say George Washington? Not so fast. Some historians say John Hanson. John who? That’s what I said! This makes absolutely no sense. All those textbooks and history teachers couldn’t have been wrong, right? According to a recent article in USA Today, …
TN State Forests Meet High Bar for Sustainable Management
Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s (TDF) state forest system has successfully completed its latest Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) audit, passing with no corrective action requests or observations. The independent audit confirms that TDF’s management approach and practices meet SFI’s rigorous standards for sustainable forest management, ensuring Tennessee’s state forests …
State Senate votes on TWRA funding
The Tennessee State Senate Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources committee voted unanimously to pass a bill designating state money to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. If passed, the TWRA would no longer need to rely solely on money from hunting and fishing licenses. Among those advocating for the bill were former Nashville Predators player Mike …
Deadline Approaching for Tennessee Wildlife 2026-27 Calendar Photo Contest
The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching on March 20. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of wildlife species native to the Volunteer State. Hunting, fishing, and boating photos are also welcome. The selected …
Tennessee Aquarium opening ‘secretive’ new gallery March 7th
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2026) – Do sharks glow in the dark? Can a shrimp out-box a prize fighter? Could a fish walk on the bottom of the ocean? What’s this about an animal with two sets of jaws? What even is a lumpsucker?! The truth behind a host of aquatic rumors and tall tales will …
FAITH: ‘A Note to the One Left Walking in the Grass: A Christian Encouragement for the One Overlooked and Left Behind’ released
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Tayler Meade marks her debut in the publishing scene with the release of “A Note to the One Left Walking in the Grass” (published by WestBow Press). Written for those feeling left out, uninvited, and unnoticed, this heartfelt guide blends Christian encouragement and personal testimony, reminding readers they are seen, chosen, and …
The Princess Theatre welcomes The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra this November
The Princess Theatre in South Pittsburg welcomes The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra to the stage on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Big Band and Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s. Miller was also well-known for entertaining …
The Caverns Named Billbord’s 2026 Top Music Venues
The Caverns has been named to Billboard’s 2026 Top Music Venues list, earning distinction for what the publication calls “The Wow Factor.” “Surrounded by rural Tennessee hills, The Caverns transform every concert into an elemental adventure.” — Billboard, 2026 Top Music Venues The annual list spotlights 28 venues shaping the live music experience today, selected through a …
Four ’70s FM Radio Legends Take The Caverns Outdoor Stage on June 7
Four cornerstone bands of 1970s radio take the stage at The Caverns Outdoor Amphitheater on June 7 as Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League, Firefall, and Orleans bring their harmony-rich hits to the Tennessee countryside. Set at the base of the Cumberland Plateau, The Caverns Amphitheater in Pelham, TN, offers a natural, open-air setting where rolling hills rise behind the stage and music carries …



