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Hamblen receives $200K in Arts Grants
Multiple organizations in Hamblen County have been awarded grants totaling $209,080 from the Tennessee Arts Commission for Fiscal Year 2027 that begins July 1, 2026 and ends June 30, 2027.

HOLA Lakeway to host community flea market fundraiser Saturday
HOLA Lakeway invites the community to join its Flea Market and Yard Sale Fundraiser this Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the HOLA Sankofa Center, located at 1600 E. Andrew Johnson Highway in Morristown.

Dollywood recognized as nation’s top theme park
With Memorial Day just around the corner, families are ready to hit the road to visit the nation’s top attractions.

Hamblen County receives art grants
Multiple organizations in Hamblen County have been awarded grants totaling $209,080 from the Tennessee Arts Commission for Fiscal Year 2027 that begins July 1, 2026 and ends June 30, 2027.…

The Gathering: Michelin-recommended destination to host immersive, chef-driven weekend celebrating food, beverage and Appalachian hospitality
Michelin-recommended destination to host immersive, chef-driven weekend celebrating food, beverage and Appalachian hospitality

Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Across the country, many for-profit residential facilities in the so-called troubled teen industry that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral health issues in children and teens are deftly tapping into taxpayer money meant for students with disabilities.

Grief, loss and other subjects explored by Tusculum students and alumni in journal dedicated to Pioneer who died
GREENEVILLE – High-caliber writing that expounds on a variety of subjects, particularly grief and loss, along with multiple pieces of art fill the pages of the newest edition of a student-run journal at Tusculum University.

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
NEW YORK (AP) — Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.
Education Briefs
Parrottsville student named to Olivet Nazarene Dean’s List

