The Lankester Hotel 1937

Posted on December 18, 2025 at 8:00 am

    The Lankester Hotel opened in 1900 on the square in Jasper. It was owned by Mr. J. G. Lancaster, “a retired traveling
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Pine Crest Motel and Restaurant

Posted on December 11, 2025 at 4:24 pm

    This is one of numerous postcards known to exist of the Pine Crest Motel and Restaurant at Kimball. The motel and restaurant was
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Jasper 1940s

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Lowman House 1907

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The Pryor Institute

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New Year festivities at Coolidge Park

Posted on January 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Chattanooga’s famed Coolidge Park, situated in the North Shore area of the city, was brimming with celebration for New Year’s
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Did you know: Mini-golf was invented on Lookout Mountain?

Posted on January 5, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Lookout Mountain, one of Tennessee’s most well-known scenic mountains, is known for its history and world-renowned tourist attractions, such as
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Encore! The Marion County 4-H Performing Arts Alumni Are Back

MIYAH MARTIN Contributor After five engaging years, the Marion County 4-H Read more

Weaver Tree Farms sells Christmas trees for holiday season

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Weaver Tree Farms, a family-operated establishment out Read more

Jasper hosts first ever Christmas in a Small Town

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Jasper was in high Read more

Whitwell Boys Basketball Cruises Past Sale Creek

Posted on January 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers boys basketball team is a young group that knew coming into the season that growing pains would be
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SP Pirates ranked as highest scoring team in Tennessee

Posted on January 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer South Pittsburg was named Tennessee’s highest-scoring high school football team for the 2025 season, according to MaxPreps. The Pirates scored 740
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South Pittsburg Jr. Pro Basketball Making Strides for Future

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer South Pittsburg Jr. Pro Basketball is on the Read more

WMS Boys Basketball Make School History With First Ever SVC Championship

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Last Thursday had the potential to be a Read more

Mason Keel Leads JMS Wrestling To First State Championship

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Mason Keel wasn’t even sure he wanted the Read more

ST. ANDREW’S-SEWANEE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW ASSISTANT HEAD FOR STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Posted on January 13, 2026 at 10:00 am

TRACY RANDOLPH Contributor St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is pleased to announce that Chris Teran will join the faculty as assistant head of school for strategic
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Olivia Blevins (Jasper) Makes Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Belmont University

Posted on January 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm

NASHVILLE, TN — Olivia Blevins, Jasper local, was among over half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester Dean’s List.
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50 Marion County Students Named to ChattState Dean’s List for Fall 2025

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — This past semester, Chattanooga State Community College named Read more

Seventh Graders Shine at Middle School Spelling Bee

KIRSTEN LONG Contributor The middle school gym buzzed with excitement as Read more

UT Extension Office hosts Thanksgiving themed baking class

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During this past Thanksgiving holiday, parents and Read more

Trending Recipe Video

County history displayed at Jasper Regional History Museum

Posted on January 19, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Located in Jasper near Marion County High School and Jasper City Park, Jasper Regional History Museum is a facility that
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AJ’s Kitchen reopens following renovations

Posted on January 16, 2026 at 9:00 am

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In the wake of recent interior renovations, AJ’s Kitchen, formerly AJ’s Deli, has reopened its doors to customers within the
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Grand opening of Mercantile Coffee Co held in Powells Crossroads

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of Powells Crossroads has welcomed Read more

New businesses coming to Powells Crossroads

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The announcement of several new businesses was Read more

Greg’s Restaurant now open for business

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The town of South Pittsburg has recently Read more