October 6, 2026
Rebecca Brotherton
We All Have a Dolly Story
By Lane Moore My little girl never met Dolly Parton. Still, when the news came that Dolly had died, she looked at me and said something that seemed to capture what so many people across East Tennessee were feeling. “I…
The Hamblen County Detention Center is officially certified.
From Staff Reports Sheriff Chad Mullins, Chief Deputy Bob Ellis, Captain Teresa Laws and Mayor Chris Cutshaw received the formal certificate during Wednesday’s Tennessee Corrections… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Historic Mossy Creek to Debut Inaugural Corn & Bacon Festival Celebrating Heritage, History and Hometown Fun
From Contributed Reports JEFFERSON CITY, TENN. — History, Appalachian traditions and small-town fun will come together this fall as the Heritage Center at Mossy Creek,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Dunn rescinds retirement, plans to remain district attorney through 2030
Austin Dalton Grainger County Journal RUTLEDGE – Fourth Judicial District Attorney General James “Jimmy” Dunn has rescinded his planned retirement and now intends to remain… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Heidi Parton talks about sharing her aunt Dolly with the world
By John Gullion Tribune Managing Editor As part of Dollywood’s announcement about plans in the wake of Dolly Parton’s death at the age of 80 from cancer, the Park brought Dolly’s niece Heidi Parton out to perform one of her…
EAA 1494 to host Annual Fly-In with ‘Dream Flights’ Stearman Sept. 19
By Wade Littleton Tribune Staff Writer The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1494 will host its annual Fly-In and Drive-In on Saturday, September 19 from 10… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Citizen Tribunes 60th Anniversary
From Staff Reports September 6, 1966. It was a very different world. The United States was in the throes of an escalating Vietnam War. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Dollywood after Dolly
By John Gullion Tribune Managing Editor It was the beginning of a new era, or as Dollywood President Eugene Naughton called it; a second act. Dollywood began the process of creating a life after Dolly Wednesday afternoon with a press…
Faith And Football’ FUMC Hosts Tennessee’s Altizer, Volquest’s Hubbs
From Contributed Reports “It’s Football Time in Tennessee!” No saying gets the Big Orange blood pumping more. First United Methodist Church will host a question-and-answer… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Livesay National Reunion Set for Sept. 10-12 in Rogersville
From Contributed Reports The annual National Livesay Family Reunion will be held Thursday through Saturday, September 10-12, with family members gathering at the Hale Springs… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close