Current Headlines
True or False: 148 Unmarked Sewanee Graves
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
True. This is an uncanny story, bordering on the unbelievable. But it is not a Halloween story. It is the Read more...
Monteagle Council Election: Meet the Candidates
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
Five candidates are seeking election to the Monteagle Council with two seats open. Incumbents Dan Sargent Read more...
Franklin County Schools Laud National 4-H Youth Leader
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“Being young doesn’t mean you know what your plan is and you know what your future is going to be. It Read more...
Four One-Eyed Giants, and Other Thoughts about ‘The Odyssey’ on Screen
Friends of the Library of The University of the South invites you to attend a talk at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, in Naylor Auditorium in Gailor Read more...
THE REMEMBERINGS – Memorial Spike Ceremony
A ceremony to recall and commemorate the lives of the people of Sewanee’s St. Mark’s community whose graves in the historic cemetery have Read more...
Monteagle: Resident Challenges Resolution Green-Lighting Petro
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“A city council cannot use a resolution to override, waive, or grant an individual exemption from a Read more...
SCA: Glimpse of Lost Cove Trail Secrets
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“We don’t know exactly why it’s called Lost Cove, but our theory is because the water gets lost. We Read more...
Radiating Humble Brilliance: Caki Wilkinson
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
It’s not uncommon for a poet’s work to be informed by his or her experience as a member of a particular Read more...
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day this year falls on Monday, Oct. 12, and Sewanee will celebrate with a variety of events throughout the day, organized by Read more...
‘Bright Star’ Opens Oct. 14
by Blythe Ford, Messenger Staff Writer
The University of the South Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Bright Star,” a bluegrass Read more...
Mural Project at Taylor’s Mercantile
The University of the South is the recipient of a $25,000 grant for Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United Read more...
Four One-Eyed Giants, and Other Thoughts about ‘The Odyssey’ on Screen
Friends of the Library of The University of the South invites you to attend a talk at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, in Naylor Auditorium in Gailor Read more...
Payne’s Cove Bridge Officially Named in Honor of Iva Lee Nunley
A bridge in Payne’s Cove will officially bear the name Iva Lee Nunley Memorial Bridge, honoring a woman whose life, family, and legacy were deeply Read more...
SAS Announces Fourth Head of School, Effective July 2027
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Karla Vargas-Kennedy to be the fourth head of school for St. Read more...
Monteagle: Impact Fees to Avoid Rate Increase?
by Leslie Lytle, Messenger Staff Writer
“If we have a $500 ERU [Equivalent Residential Unit] Impact Fee, and we have one hotel come in, we can do Read more...

