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Rockfall Mitigation Prompts Lane Closures on I-24 in Marion County
Wednesday, November 05, 2025 | 08:03pm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On Tuesday, November 4, a rockslide occurred on I-24 West near mile marker 137, Read more...
36 Tennessee Restaurants Recognized in Inaugural Michelin Guide American South
Prestigious Culinary Guide Expands to the South for the First TimeThursday, November 06, 2025 | 08:25am![]()
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SCA Riddle: What Did a Snail Cause?
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
Answer: “Without the painted tiger snail, we probably wouldn’t have a park,” Head of Crow Park Read more...
DanceWise: Mystique
by Blythe Ford, Messenger Staff Writer
The University of the South Department of Theatre and Dance will present their annual DanceWise production Read more...
Cults in the American Imagination: a Preview
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
What is a cult and why does it matter? Is the phenomenon of cultism on the rise? Investigative journalist Read more...
Monteagle Planning: Beer Permit, Sketch Plan Ordinances
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
At the Nov. 4 meeting, the Monteagle Planning Commission revisited two ordinance questions involving Read more...
SAS Cross Country Teams Make School History: Both Headed to State
For the first time in school history, both the St. Andrew’s–Sewanee School boys’ and girls’ cross country teams have qualified for the state Read more...
Sewanee: Kennerly Road Truck Traffic, Dogs, Apartments
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
At the Oct. 27 meeting, the Sewanee Community Council grappled with the problem of service truck traffic on Read more...
Monteagle: Capital Reserves, Employee Termination, Police Lawsuit
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
Overriding the objections of Mayor Greg Maloof at the Oct. 27 meeting, the Monteagle City Council voted to Read more...
42nd Annual Holiday Open House at Taylor’s Mercantile
A time-honored tradition returns Nov. 7–9 with the 42nd annual Holiday Open House at Taylor’s Mercantile in downtown Sewanee. Ken and Lynn Read more...
Tennessee Announces Reintroduction of Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Through Partnership with TWRA, TDEC, & USFWS
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the United Read more...
State Comptroller Lauds SUD’s Financial Planning Practices
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
At the Oct. 21 meeting of the Sewanee Utility District board of commissioners, Board President Charlie Read more...
Tennessee State Parks Celebrates Dedication of Head of The Crow State Park
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Tennessee State Parks today celebrated the dedication of Head of the Crow State Park at Read more...
Miracle with a New Name: Fiery Gizzard
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“We have witnessed a miracle,” said South Cumberland State Park Manager George Shinn lauding the Read more...
As the Doors Close, Opportunity Knocks
The difficult decision to close the Blue Chair Café, Bakery and Tavern came on Oct. 12. The majority partner in the business called the minority Read more...