The ninth annual Wartrace MusicFest, to be held Saturday June 8th,will feature exceptional musicianship from a multigenerational roster of talent that includes an award winning seven piece teenage blues band, a rising twenty-something rock and roll trio, and a veteran boomer ensemble playing Santana inspired Latin rock. Wartrace mayor and MusicFest committee chairman Ron Stacy is enthusiastic about the diversity of music presented this year. “We’ve booked excellent musicians playing
It has just been confirmed that a live mermaid will be attending the Dogwood Festival Kidz Zone, thanks to the sponsorship by Wal-Mart. Mermaid Abby will be swimming in a pool in the Kidz Zone and will be talking to the children and taking photos on Saturday. Abby Blake of Enchanted Entertainment in Nashville is believed to be the only real live mermaid in Tennessee. She will be in
Arheala Taylor of Winchester will be performing the National Anthem at the Chattanooga Lookouts game on Sunday, April 28, which also happens to be her 16th birthday. This rising star has performed the National Anthem at several different events, including a Nashville Storms game and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to sing for the Lookouts, a team she has enjoyed watching since she was a small child. And
The recent challenge to local artists to create turtles for the Artisan Depot’s ongoing series of shows has culminated in the depiction of 26 turtles in a variety of mediums, from watercolor, acrylics, woodcuts, metal, collage, rock painting, quilting, folk art and more. The colorful array includes small works to very large paintings created by Franklin County Arts Guild members and non-members. A reception with wine, cheese and music will
Registration is open now for summer programs for students in grades 4th (as of Jan. 1, 2013) an above at the UT/TSU Extension Office. Programs offered include: Sewing Level 1 June 12-14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $40. Learn the parts of a sewing machine, threading the machine and make a simple personalized tote bag. All supplies are included. Bring a sack lunch. Sewing Level 2 June 17-18 from
Planning is underway for the Second Annual Independence Day Extravaganza at the Estill Springs City Park on Saturday, June 29. The Estill Springs Lions Club members are excited to once again be hosting this event at Estill Springs City Park for families in Franklin County and the surrounding area. Activities will begin at 1 p.m. on June 29, starting with a car show, children’s games and blow-ups, craft vendors, music
The ninth annual Wartrace MusicFest, to be held Saturday June 8th,will feature
It has just been confirmed that a live mermaid will be
Winchester resident and former council member Suzanne McDowell was selected to serve
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended more individuals from Franklin County
Winchester Penguins Registration Summer swim team the Winchester Penguins is now open
The Franklin County Rebel football team, still going through spring workouts, will
Jennifer Austin Is Semifinalist In National Contest Jennifer Austin, of Cowan, has
The City of Winchester presented the Templeton Foundation’s “Noble Person Award”