Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — June is widely recognized as Pride Month, but a handful of Republican governors have also bestowed non-LGBTQ titles on it that advocates on both sides view as counterprogramming.
Former Vol standout Chad Dallas called up by Toronto Blue Jays

Former Tennessee pitcher Chad Dallas has been called up by the Toronto Blue Jays and is joining the team for its series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park this week.
Longstreet Museum, preservation group continue expanding local history efforts

The Lakeway Civil War Preservation Association and General Longstreet Museum continue to expand their preservation and educational efforts across East Tennessee, according to discussions during the organization’s April and May board meetings.
Cruze Farm

Where Tradition Rises to the Top By Lane MooreRooted in Family, Built on VisionA family rooted in a legacy of service often begins with simple, steady values: hard work, generosity, and care for others, much like the basic ingredients of…
WSCC’s Smith dies following long battle with kidney disease
Teresa West Smith, the Walters State Community College professor who mounted a campaign requesting a living donor kidney transplant, has died.
Ross David Thomas, Sr.

Mar 10, 1935 - Nov 13, 2025
Robert Brian “Tater” Morefield
Jul 25, 1968 - Jun 2, 2026
Commission passes departmental budgets without Cost of Living increases
The Hamblen County Budget Committee took action on budgets of county offices Monday afternoon with votes on departmental budgets that do not include a Cost-of-Living Increase.
Alfred Dean Jones
Jun 3, 2026
Stephanie J. Pincus
Apr 23, 1957 - Mar 3, 2026

