July 15, 2026
John Gullion
Star-Spangled Summer awaits during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer
Dollywood’s “Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration” presented by Food City (from Monday, June 15 to Sunday, August 2) returns this summer with high-energy entertainment, family fun and a patriotic flair as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. From a dazzling drone and fireworks spectacular to mouthwatering culinary items and festive Americana- themed décor and merchandise, Dollywood once again becomes the ultimate summer destination.
Community Calendar
June 12
Church News
Breath of Life Ministries, of Morristown, will not have a food giveaway for the month of June. Everyone is welcome to all church events. Pastor is Jennifer Pressley. The church is located at 4185 East Andrew Johnson Highway in front of the Barton Springs Food City in Morristown.
Today In History
Today In History
UETHDA announces Energy Assistance Outreach for June
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency is announcing the locations for its Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Outreach RV in the Lakeway Area for June.
Butch Grooms Car Show set for Friday
For Butch Grooms, he liked to help out others behind the scenes, especially through his beloved car “Junebug.”
Making the grade
Board gives Bunch an ‘A’ grade
Public safety leaders express disappointment at budget changes
Public safety is a difficult thing to budget for — here is a tension between providing the best service possible for voters and finding the revenue to make it possible and the Hamblen County Commission is trying to find the right balance but the recent budget committee meeting exposed growing concerns that staffing shortages, employee turnover and funding pressures are affecting agencies ranging from the Sheriff’s Office and E-911 to volunteer fire departments.
The Suite Life
TownePlace Suites by Mariott hosts Chamber ribbon cutting
Sarah M (Sarie Jane) Hopkins Smith
Sarah M (Sarie Jane) Hopkins Smith age 89 passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2026, with her daughters by her side. She was saved at the age of 16 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and was a Charter Member of Sartain Springs Missionary Baptist Church.