NC & StL Railroad Depot 1957

Posted on December 25, 2025 at 8:00 am

    For three-quarter of a century the NC & StL Railroad Depot at Sewanee served Marion Countians as they traveled throughout Tennessee and the
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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

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Jasper 1940s

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Lowman House 1907

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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

JMS Wrestling champions recognized during Board of Education meeting

Posted on January 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper Middle School’s wrestling team were recognized for their achievement in winning the 2025 TMSAA Class A Dual Wrestling State
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South Pittsburg Boys Basketball Topples SAS

Posted on January 22, 2026 at 6:15 pm

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates are having a strong season so far, and they continued to prove it last week with a
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Marion County Boys Basketball Wins on Road Over Boyd Christian

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Marion County Warriors basketball team has endured Read more

Whitwell Boys Basketball Cruises Past Sale Creek

HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers boys basketball team is a Read more

SP Pirates ranked as highest scoring team in Tennessee

SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer South Pittsburg was named Tennessee’s highest-scoring high school 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

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CWC Thrift Store updates presented during Ruritan Club meeting

Posted on January 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Wendie Klem, manager of Whitwell’s CWC Thrift Store, spoke at the Powells Crossroads Ruritan Club’s recent meeting to discuss the
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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

JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In the wake of recent interior renovations, Read more

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