August 19, 2026
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Ascend wins Diamond Award
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has won a coveted Diamond Award from America’s Credit Unions in the “Member or Trade Communications” category for its Possibilities newsletter.
Arrests
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.)
Nine middle school tracksters qualify for state
Members of the North and South track and field teams competed in the Section 2AA meet Saturday at Riverdale High School with berths to the state meet on the line.
Winchester designates truck route, lane changes
To alleviate a series of issues, Winchester is implementing a new truck route to direct tractor-trailers and large commercial vehicles away from the Square as much as possible.
Democrats meet candidates
The Franklin County Democratic Party hosted a Meet the Candidates event at the Franklin County Annex Building on April 11, giving community members an opportunity to hear from local- and state-level candidates who are running for office in the upcoming election.
Thursday last day to vote early in May 5 primary
Just a reminder, today is the last day to cast early ballots in Franklin County’s May 5 primaiy election.
Republicans celebrate Reagan Day
The Franklin County Republican Party held its traditional electionyear event, the Reagan Day Dinner at the Twin Creeks Honeysuckle Pavilion, on Saturday with those attending enjoying a meal, a silent auction and musical entertainment while hearing from gubernatorial candidates running in the state primary.
SANDRA HANDSCHUH
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JIMMY CLARK
CLARK, Jimmy
JOE GREEN
GREEN, Joe, age 79, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sewanee to the late Columbus and Sallie Jacobs Green on April 24, 1946. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Colston; brothers, Herman and James Green; and sisters, Martha Gilliam, Sarah McGregor, Mary Green, Barbara Byers and Katherine “Tootsie” Owenby. Joe was a true cowboy. He loved to ride horses and go camping. He played many sports, including playing baseball for Mountain Valley in Monteagle. He was a hard worker and worked for the Franklin County Highway Department for 35 years before he retired. He is survived by his best friend of 25 years, Donna Green; children, Debbie Colston, EddieGreenandBladeGreen; grandson, Kyle Colston; great-grandchildren, Kyla Colston and Chanten Colston; brother, John (Bonnie) Green; sister, Susie (Sam) Kilgore; special family, Josh (Carla) Green, Erik (Britney) Green, Carmen Green, Josie Green, Ellie Green and Nick Thompson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service was held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Cumberland Funeral Home in Monteagle TN, with John Jacobs officiating. Burial followed at Harrison Cemetery. Visitation with the family was held Sunday from 1 p.m. until time of service. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www. cumberlandfuneralhome. net. Cumberland Funeral Homeishonoredtoserve the Green family, 207 Mabee Ave., Monteagle TN, 931-924-2381