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35th Annual Sewanee Writers’ Conference
From July 15-27, 2025, the University of the South will host the 35th annual session of the Sewanee Writers’ Conference. Supported by Tennessee Read more...
MSSA: Bridging the Past and Present in Museums, History, and Manners
The Monteagle Sunday School Assembly in Monteagle continues its 143rd summer season of enrichment through Sunday, Aug. 3, featuring numerous Read more...
School Supply Drive for SES
The Sewanee Civic Association is inviting individuals, local groups and businesses to help collect donations for Sewanee Elementary School supplies. Read more...
Monteagle Planning Grapples with Urban Growth Boundary Question
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
At the July 1 meeting, the Monteagle Planning Commission revisited an issue raised by Commissioner Katie Read more...
Monteagle: Unauthorized Parking of RVs, Trucks; Police Cautions
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“The second sentence will have to be stricken from the [RV parking] ordinance if the city wants to Read more...
History of the Sewanee Fireworks Show: Remembering the Pioneers
The first Fourth of July celebration began in Sewanee in 1986, complete with a parade, mutt show, and games for the children. The highlight of the Read more...
School of Letters Events
Join the School of Letters on Monday, June 30, at noon, in the Torian Room of the library for a Faculty Craft Lecture on the Basics of Literary Read more...
House of the All-Stars Grand Marshal
The Sewanee Fourth of July Committee is honored to dedicate this year’s celebration and parade in memory of Doug Cameron.
Always the first one to Read more...
Musical Nights in the Park
Summer nights just got even better in Sewanee this year with the launch of an exciting change to our regular series: Musical Nights in the Park Read more...
MSSA: Two Weeks Of Dynamic Programming Ahead
We have two full weeks of programming ahead in what is the Assembly’s busiest time of year—July 4! For the week of June 29-July 5, we look Read more...
Sewanee Senior Center (SSC) Embarks on Building Improvement Plan
Since 1978 the Sewanee Senior Center has provided support, a flourishing food program and Senior exercise program to the Sewanee community. All of Read more...
SUD to Contract for Rate Study
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
At the June 17 meeting the Sewanee Utility District Board of Commissioners voted to retain the firm Read more...
Highlander: Where Do We Go from Here?
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“We have it. What do we do now?” asked historian and participatory design manager Daniel Horowitz Read more...
MSSA Woman’s Association to Host 61st Annual Cottage Tour & Bazaar
The Woman’s Association of the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly, (MSSA) will host its 61st annual Cottage Tour & Bazaar on Friday, July 18, 2025. Read more...
Franklin County Schools: School Supplies; Director Evaluation
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“I encouraged principals to have the cost of school supplies not exceed $12,” said Director of Schools Read more...