Monteagle News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Monteagle and Marion, Franklin, and Grundy Counties in Tennessee and surrounding communities.
The first Glancy Harvest Festival will be held there on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3 p.m. until dark, featuring food, a live band, prizes, bouncy houses, fireworks, games, watching the Tennessee vs. Alabama game, and more. John Anthony Smith owns the Glancy Sherman Mansion at 4275 Valley View Highway in Sequatchie. This fall, he will …
Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics. Marion County up 9% from 2021. $60.8 million Grundy County up 17%. 14.2 million Sequatchie County up 19%. 6.8 million Bledsoe County up 2%. $4 million
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department stated on Sunday with heavy hearts that they announced the passing of Deputy Shannon “Shane” Lang. Shane suffered a medical emergency Sunday morning. Shane started his career in law enforcement in 2014. A Facebook post by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department stated that Shane was a genuine guy who liked …
An Endangered Child Alert has been canceled Monday after an infant was reported missing from Chattanooga. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported 3-month-old Elijah Harvey has been found safe. Previous report: A #TNEndangeredChildAlert has been issued by the Chattanooga Police Department for a missing 3-month-old. Elijah Harvey has blue eyes, weighs 13 pounds, and was …
The South Pittsburg Pirates improved to 4-0 behind not only a stellar defense but the scoring of Jamarion Farrior. The senior scored 3 times in the 29-7 win over the previously unbeaten Sequatchie County Indians (3-1). Sam Evitts hit Hunter Minton for Sequatchie County’s only touchdown. South Pittsburg will host Lookout Valley on Friday, and …
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Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) are recognizing September 2023 as National Preparedness Month and urging Tennesseans to get prepared for disasters. “National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to renew our commitment to emergency preparedness in homes, businesses, and communities across Tennessee,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “Whether facing flooding, severe storms, …
Morton Memorial United Methodist Church in Monteagle will have its monthly community food distribution on September 9th, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. They will also have some fresh fruit available this month. Please arrive at the back of the church, and parking lot attendants will direct you.
The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) hosted the Southeast Fall District Meeting at Cleveland High School in Cleveland on August 31. “TSBA’s Fall District Meetings provide our staff the opportunity to speak with our members and listen to their concerns on multiple topics. This allows us to advocate effectively on their behalf while providing them …
Division I – Class 6A School Record Points Prv 1. Bradley Central (5) 3-0 168 2 2. Oakland (10) 2-1 165 1 3. Brentwood 3-0 132 5 4. Germantown (1) 3-0 131 4 5. Maryville (3) 2-1 130 3 6. Farragut 2-1 64 6 7. Riverdale 2-1 62 8 8. Mt. Juliet 3-0 49 T9 …
