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Not Just Another Redneck’s Opinion
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
Just released after 10 years in the making, “Rock Art: An American Story” documents rock art across the Read more...
Monteagle Council: Complaint Rules the Day
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“My reason for leaving is the growing turmoil surrounding the department and lack of meaningful support Read more...
Sewanee Fourth of July Committee Announces the 2026 Theme
This year, our celebration carries a proud G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) Show theme that honors greatness in our nation’s story and in the Read more...
Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future: Sewanee Elementary’s Centennial
For 100 years, Sewanee Elementary has been at the heart of our community. On Friday, May 8, we invite you to walk down memory lane as we celebrate Read more...
SUD Drought Worries
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“It’s not looking real good for this year as far as drought goes,” said Sewanee Utility District Read more...
Uncozy Mystery Writer Riner’s Book Two Challenge
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
Transforming muddy wet beets and the unfulfilled promise of a saltwater pool into mystery novels that dare Read more...
SAS Names New Chaplain
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, after an extensive search, is pleased to announce that the Rev. Nicholas I. Phares will serve the school as chaplain, Read more...
Presidential Historian Jon Meacham to Deliver 2026 Baccalaureate Address at Sewanee
The University of the South is pleased to announce that Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and presidential historian Jon Meacham, C’91, H’10, Read more...
Franklin County Commission Appointee Holmes Seeks Election
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
On March 23 the Franklin County Commission voted unanimously to appoint Sewanee resident Susan Holmes to Read more...
Franklin County Schools: ESP, BLC, Public Comment
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“It’s really hard to get employees to work for what we’re paying them,” said Extended School Read more...
MGTA Provides Patrol Bikes for Sewanee Police Department
The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance recently spearheaded an initiative to give the Sewanee Police Department two e-bikes for patrolling the campus and Read more...
Finding a Home for the Mooney’s Legacy
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“Mooney’s has always told me what to do,” said Joan Thomas, Mooney’s Market and Emporium owner and Read more...
A Story of Good
The new menu at the Blue Chair Tavern is a story about where the trail from the Low Country meets the road of Appalachia.
“The Blue Chair Tavern Read more...
A Prayer for What Being Southern Means
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“Everybody knows what the caste system does to the people under the boot, but we don’t often talk about Read more...
Monteagle Council Refuses to Fire Police Officer
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
In a split vote at the March 29 Monteagle Council meeting, the council voted down Alderman Dean Lay’s Read more...

