October 7, 2026
Alyssa Jones
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ to celebrate her legacy
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London across two consecutive weekends in 2027.
Changing of the Guard
From Staff Reports It is a changing of the guard more than 50 years in the making. R. Jack Fishman – who became chairman of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Jack Fishman Legacy
Transportation projects • State Route 160 • Four-laning of U.S. 25E to Middlesboro, KY • Four-laning of U.S. 11E to Exit 23 • New State… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
The new Hamblen County Commission starts their term
By Drew C. Robinson Tribune Staff Writer The new Hamblen County Commission started their term’s work as they came together for committee meetings this week… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Retired Horses
Ginger is a Welsh pony who moves along carefully sometimes — she’s blind in her left eye and her right eye is not doing so… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Dandridge hosting 17th Scots-Irish Festival Sept. 25-26
From Contributed Reports DANDRIDGE – The sights, sounds and traditions of Scotland and Ireland will once again fill the streets of Historic Downtown Dandridge as… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Gladson Family Band Named Blue Highway Fest Rising Stars Finalist
From Contributed Reports SNEEDVILLE —The Gladson Family Band, of Hancock County, has been selected as a finalist in the Blue Highway Fest Rising Stars Challenge,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Hawkins County Communication Towers Vandalized; Suspect in Custody
From Contributed Reports In the early morning hours of September 6, 2026, vandals took Hawkins County communication towers offline. Additional cellular and private communication towers… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Former Bean Station resident and comedy icon Leanne Morgan is back on Netflix as the second season of her epyonoumous sitcom is now live on Netflix.
“We’re coming back for a second season!” says Morgan. “I am so grateful to all the writers, producers, Netflix, WB, our amazing cast, and especially… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Driver charged in I-81 wreck
From Staff Reports A Tennessee resident has been cited in a Wednesday wreck that involved four vehicles at mile marker 11 on Interstate 81. According… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close