June 25, 2026
Sam Cowan
AEDC at 75: Growth at Center continues
AEDC CONTRIBUTOR Brad Hicks In celebration of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex’s 75 years of operation, Lakeway Publishers Inc. is presenting a deep dive into the history of the military institution this year. The months, weeks and days leading up…
‘Unprecedented’ times
Danny Tyree Over the years, I’ve gotten quite a few chuckles reminiscing about my youngest cousin Scott’s purely logical reaction to an unfamiliar food that was set before him. “I cannot eat that because I have NEVER eaten that before.”…
Winchester pays tribute to fallen first responders
EDITOR Brian Justice For the past 30 years, Winchester has taken time to honor its public servants who have fallen in the line of duty. The 2026 chapter of that remembrance took place on May 11 at City Hall with…
Memorial Day service to be held at Franklin Memorial Gardens
Everyone is urged to attend the annual Memorial Day service Monday to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to the country. The service will be held at 10 a.m. at Franklin Memorial Gardens, located…
Franklin County arrest reports for May 11-17
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.) Garry Lavonte Allen, 31, Dodson Avenue, Chattanooga, arrested on May 14, out-of-county criminal, held $25,000 bond. Saprina Stewart Blizzard, 49, Liberty…
Remembering two Braves legends
David Carroll In today’s world, it’s easy to forget how little we once knew about Major League Baseball. When I saw my first game, it was on a TV cart in a fourth-grade classroom. Our teacher was a baseball fan,…
J. Lynn Williams
Dr. J. Lynn Williams, MD, age 68 of Winchester, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Highpoint Health Medical Center. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on May 8, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lent and Barbara…
Robert Tate
TATE, Robert Michael “Bob,” age 82, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on December 18, 1942, he grew up in Estill Springs, Tennessee, and was the son of Robert Ray Tate and…
Lonnie Stevens
STEVENS, Lonnie Cecil, age 79 of Winchester, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1946, in the Anderson Community of Franklin County to the late Tommie Stevens…
FCHS graduates 238 seniors
The Franklin County High School Class of 2026 celebrated its commencement on May 14, highlighted by heartfelt addresses from valedictorian Ruby Webb and salutatorian Mollye Casey. Both speakers reflected on a high school journey marked by personal growth, late-night dedication…