In celebration of Veterans Day, Sewanee Elementary School’s fifth graders performed the “Liberty Bell March” with their newly formed SES Bucket Band. 

The School Board has scheduled a Dec. 6 workshop to find out ways to address a teacher shortage and retain ones already working for the system.

John Caleb Williams of Estill Springs was recently awarded the Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation Scholarship.

For the past 10 years, the Feed the Need movement has provided hot meals on Thanksgiving Day to those in need and the homeless in Franklin County.

The Cowan Christmas Parade has a long-standing tradition of being the symbolic kickoff of the Christmas season in Franklin County, and this year is no exception with the keynote event getting underway Saturday at 1 p.m. 

The Tullahoma arts community is kicking off the holiday spirit with several events this month.

NA and AA meetings

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Sewanee Operation Noel provides food and/or toys during the Christmas season. Local volunteers organize the purchasing and distribution of goods.

For Veterans Day on Nov. 11, American Legion Post 44 hosted a book signing for Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, a noted author of two books about Camp Forrest that are on a best-seller list.

The Franklin County Rebel Pride Marching Band finished off its competition season on Oct. 23 at the Trojan Marching Invitational at Soddy Daisy High School, walking away with three top-notch honors.

With one week remaining remaining until the Dec. 3 tnAchieves mentor-application deadline, 3,000 volunteer mentors are still needed to meet student demand statewide.

The Franklin County Education Foundation for Excellence has opened up an opportunity for School System teachers to receive grants to support innovative classroom and school projects.

A recent story headlined “FC student achievement lowest in area” drew criticism from local school officials, and Franklin County High School Principal Dr. Roger Alsup and Career and Technical Education Department Head Suzanne Mitchell told the School Board that students are performing far be…

For adventure-seekers, nearby South Cumberland State Park is a wild and interesting area to discover. 

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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Sam Davidson was awarded the TBI State Academy’s prestigious Director’s Award during a recent graduation ceremony held at the Academy in Bell Buckle.

The Winchester, Tennessee Civic Choir will present its first Christmas concert, “Winter in Winchester,” on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

American Legion National Commander Paul Dillard visited Winchester on Oct. 28, and several members of area American Legion posts came to the city to meet him.

Cancer survivor David Windrow, the first municipal fire chief of Nolensville, has first-hand experience in receiving life-saving blood donations and knows the impact donating blood can have on a person.

The eighth annual Christmas from Landyn and Levi Inc. Giving Christmas to Kids Fighting Cancer in the Hospital is coming soon.

The Franklin County/Sewanee Airport Oversight Committee has approved approaching the Tennessee Department of Transportation to help fund cutting trees and converting wooded property owned by Jerry Mansfield into pastureland to clear a runway flightpath.

 Franklin County-based organizations are encouraged to submit their proposals now to request funding from the Estelle, Abe and Marjorie Sanders Foundation of Franklin County.

The Franklin County Arts Guild is excited to announce the opening of the “Faces of F.C. Art Show” in the student gallery at the Artisan Depot in Cowan.

Franklin County Food Truck Friday is helping those in need with a special canned food and non-perishable-item-collection event on Friday.

Athena Arin Jones 

The Franklin County Garden Club and its numerous community partners presented their revitalized inner courtyard and outdoor classroom projects during a ceremony held on Oct. 28.

The Cowan Christmas Parade has a long-standing tradition of being the symbolic kick-off of the Christmas season in Franklin County, and this year will be no different on Dec. 4.

With Pearl Harbor Day’s 80th anniversary fast approaching, no World War II veterans attended VFW Post 1893’s Veterans Day Program Thursday, but their spirit was duly recognized.

Franklin County High School junior Cami Chamberlin and her horse, Sarge, were chosen by the University of Tennessee to make a prestigious lap around the field while the national anthem is played before kickoff at the 2021 homecoming game on Saturday.

A 33-year-old Clark Memorial special education teacher has been released on bond after being arrested on assault charges in connection with two separate incidences involving students.

A 19-year-old Winchester man remains in stable condition at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga after being shot late Wednesday morning at a Cessna Circle residence, according to Winchester police reports.

Although colder weather has reached the area, Food Truck Fridays will continue at the Farmers Market Pavilion in Winchester.

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The Decherd Board of Mayor and Aldermen selected permanent police and fire chiefs Monday, but the one who will fill the latter position emerged from his department’s ranks to garner the title.

It was a day of celebration as Compassus, the long-serving hospice and palliative care organization, celebrated its 25th anniversary of assisting families and patients.

A 29-year-old Winchester man was released on a $2,500 bond after being charged with driving under the influence in connection with losing control of a vehicle that crashed through the Huntland Mini Market, 503 Main St., early Saturday.

With new members recently joining the City Council, Airport Manager Zachary Colescott recently briefed them about what the Winchester Municipal Airport has to offer.

Saturday featured the return of Halloween activities at the Winchester Square in the Winchester Downtown Program Corp.’s Boo Bash festival.

As the time rolls back to standard time Sunday at 2 a.m., everyone will get a chance to gain an hour of sleep.

To increase awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and its dreaded effect on families and loved ones, Franklin County Mayor David Alexander has proclaimed November as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.

A story appearing in the Oct. 21 edition of the Herald Chronicle, headlined “FC student achievement lowest in area,” has drawn criticism from local school officials.

The American Legion will be placing an all-time high of 406 American flags honoring Franklin County’s deceased veterans, beginning Friday.

Jaxson Ray Philpot