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Farm Olympics at Cove Creek Farm June 10 in Monteagle
June 10 will be an exciting day to get a sneak peak at Cove Creek Farm’s new agri-tourism venue (think giant indoor and outdoor playground with an Read more...
Are You Ready to ‘Fly Like an Eagle’?
With the sightings of eagles around Mont Milner Lake, the Fourth of July Committee is proud to announce the theme for the 2023 Sewanee celebration: Read more...
School of Letters to Offer Public Events, June 5
The Sewanee School of Letters will host a series of public events during its summer session in June and July. You are invited to attend these Read more...
Shakerag Workshops Opening in June
In June Shakerag Workshops will begin its 20th season of arts workshops for adults on the mountain. Taking place on the campus of St. Read more...
SUD: Audit Good; Water Loss Troubling
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“SUD showed a net positive change in position,” said Sewanee Utility District Board President Read more...
A Home for the Aged, Opening in June
by Beth Riner, Messenger Staff Writer
A generous offer from the son of a former client has allowed Michelle Morrison, owner of Compassionate Read more...
Franklin County Schools: No More Corporal Punishment
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
At the May 8 meeting in a near-unanimous decision, the Franklin County School Board voted to no longer Read more...
Shakerag Workshops Opening in June
In June Shakerag Workshops will begin its 20th season of arts workshops for adults on the mountain. Taking place on the campus of St. Read more...
‘Lunch and Learn’ Set for May 30
The next Lifelong Learning “Lunch and Learn” will be from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, at Convocation Hall. Bran Potter, retired professor Read more...
SCA Awardees’ Philosophy of Life: Generosity
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
The honorees at the May 1, 40th annual Sewanee Civic Association (SCA) awards ceremony shared two Read more...
Monteagle Planning Grapples with Building Permit Expiration
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
At the May 2 meeting, the Monteagle Planning Commission revisited an issue they have grappled with for Read more...
‘What Does Your Sewanee Angel Look Like?’ Contest
The Lemon Fair is asking students, local artists and other creative folks to submit designs to the Angel Wing Mural Contest called “What Does Your Read more...
Don’t Miss the Hilarious Production of ‘Robin Hood’
The SAS Players present a rollicking take on the outlaw folk hero of England’s green and pleasant land, “Robin Hood,” this Friday, May 5 and Read more...
Plant A Row for CAC
In times gone by, farmers allowed the poor into the fields to glean after the harvest. In 21st century America, that tradition of farmers helping the Read more...
University Commencement Weekend
The University of the South’s 2022-23 academic year comes to a close May 12, 13, and 14 with commencement exercises marking graduation weekend on Read more...