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Sewanee Theatre and Dance Presents ‘The Oresteia’
The Sewanee Department of Theatre & Dance presents “The Oresteia” by Ellen McLaughlin, adapted from the trilogy by Aeschylus. It is directed by Read more...
Monteagle: Security; Water Utility Issues; Logo
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“Things are happening in the world today that are not normal,” said Police Chief William Raline Read more...
SAS Hosts Four Preview Days for Local Families
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School invites families on the mountain and in the region to attend one of the school’s four preview days.
Preview days Read more...
AngelFest 2025
Angel Park is excited to announce the return of its annual fall festival, AngelFest, on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. The event promises an evening of fun Read more...
Emmett Till Memorial: the Good in Divisiveness
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“If it’s divisive to you, if it’s igniting to you, there is a lot of power there that can be used for Read more...
Rebel’s Rest Salvaged Materials Available at Auction
In July 2014, a fire damaged Rebel’s Rest, one of the oldest buildings on Sewanee’s campus. Though the fire’s destruction made restoration Read more...
Mountain Goat Trail Fall Bicycle Poker Run
The Town of Monteagle in collaboration with the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance (MGTA) and the Town of Tracy City is excited to announce the first Read more...
Cumberland Community Dance to Host Square/Contra Dance in Monteagle
Lace up your dancing shoes because Cumberland Community Dance is hosting a lively traditional folk dance event from 6–8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26, at Read more...
Sewanee Council Hot Topics: Fire Hydrants, Dogs
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
At the Sept. 22 meeting, the Sewanee Community Council took up two issues raising questions about who was Read more...
The Friends’ Advice: Get into the Parks
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
The new mission statement of the Friends of the South Cumberland State Parks speaks to why the nonprofit Read more...
SUD: Consolidation Study, Leaks
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“I’m intrigued. I’d like to see what they come up with,” said Sewanee Utility District manager Ben Read more...
Monteagle Bridge: What Will Change and Why
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
Anyone who travels north and south on I-24, which is probably nearly everyone in the Monteagle area, can Read more...
SACA Arts and Crafts Festival, Sept. 13
The Sewanee Arts and Crafts Association will host its Fall crafts fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, in Shoup park on University Read more...
Franklin County Schools: Teacher Dress Code; Conferences
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“The policy slants toward discrimination of female employees,” said board member Sara Liechty Read more...
Smith to Be Honored with Sewanee Medal at Advent Convocation
The University’s 2025 Advent Convocation will take place at 4:30 p.m. CDT on Friday, Sept. 12, in All Saints’ Chapel. During the service, new Read more...