Morgan County News

08/22/2025

Most people associate butterflies with flowers, watching them tranquilly sipping nectar like royalty. However, you may also see butterflies hanging around less savory food.

08/21/2025

In celebration of the National Park Service turning 109 years old, Obed Wild & Scenic River will host a combined birthday party and 14th annual photo contest reception on Friday, Aug. 22 at the Obed Visitor Center, located at 208 North Maiden St…

In celebration of the National Park Service turning 109 years old, Obed Wild & Scenic River will host a combined birthday party and 14th annual photo contest reception on Friday,

08/20/2025

Fourteen years ago, with funding from a National Park Foundation Impact Grant, Obed Wild and Scenic River launched its “National Park in Your Backyard” program for Morgan County sixth grade students. As in previous years, the opportunity to particip…

Fourteen years ago, with funding from a National Park Foundation Impact Grant, Obed Wild and Scenic River launched its “National Park in Your Backyard” program for Morgan County sixth grade

08/20/2025

Getting ready for kindergarten is an exciting time for families and Randy Raccoon’s Race to Kindergarten Readiness is here to help make it easier. The year before kindergarten is important for understanding what children should know when they start …

Getting ready for kindergarten is an exciting time for families and Randy Raccoon’s Race to Kindergarten Readiness is here to help make it easier. The year before kindergarten is important

08/19/2025

Morgan County Schools Breakfast/Lunch Menu
August 23-27

Wednesday, Aug. 20
Breakfast – Pancake on a Stick, fresh fruit
Lunch – Pizza, steamed corn, garden fresh salad, carrot coins, fresh veggies and dip, fresh fruit, Side Kick

Thursday, Aug. 21
Breakfast – Honey Bun, banana
Lunch – Chicken sandwich, herbed potatoes, baked beans, garden salad, fresh fruit

Friday, Aug. 22
Breakfast – Pancake, orange wedges
Lunch – Corn dog, tater tots, vegetable medley, fresh veggies and dip, fresh seasonal fruit

Monday, Aug. 25
Breakfast – Donuts, juice
Lunch – Pizza or cheesy pull apart, steamed corn, garden salad, fresh veggies and dip, fruit parfait, assortment of fresh fruit

Tuesday, Aug. 26
Breakfast – Sausage biscuit, orange slices
Lunch – Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, garden fresh salad, fresh veggies with dip, wheat roll, fresh fruit

Wednesday, Aug. 27
Breakfast – Breakfast pastries, yogurt banana split
Lunch – Hoagie bar with variety of meats, fresh veggies, cheese, fixings, baked chips, pasta salad, Side Kick

08/19/2025

The Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt University released key findings and responses from the 2025 Tennessee Educator Survey.

08/19/2025

Happenings Tuesday, Aug. 19

Sunbright City Council Meeting
The Agenda for the Tuesday, Aug. 19 Sunbright City Council Meeting that will begin at 6 p.m. is as follows: Call to Order; Prayer; Pledge; Agenda: Continued discussion of town cleanup efforts; Possible discussion of future plans with property owners; Discussion of possible EV charging station; Discussion of RV park; Update on new playground equipment; Beautification Committee will meet immediately following.

08/18/2025

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will begin accepting applications for the fall 2025 Citizens’ Correctional Academy on Tuesday, August 12. This six-week program is designed to give Tennesseans an in-depth look at the state’s…

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will begin accepting applications for the fall 2025 Citizens’ Correctional Academy on Tuesday, August 12. This six-week program is designed to give

08/18/2025

Everyone will tell you that when you sell a book, you don’t get to pick the cover. I know this, and I am fine with it. I don’t know much about selling books, and my publisher does nothing but sell books, so I trust they would know what makes for a g…

Everyone will tell you that when you sell a book, you don’t get to pick the cover. I know this, and I am fine with it. I don’t know much

08/17/2025

I was a student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville during what I consider to be their greatest football seasons. Beginning as a student there in the Fall of 1995, I was a full-time student during Peyton Manning’s last three seasons on Rocky T…

I was a student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville during what I consider to be their greatest football seasons. Beginning as a student there in the Fall of 1995,

08/17/2025

At least once a month The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and her daughter will spend a day visiting thrift stores in our community. I’m not sure, so don’t quote me, but I think there’s a 100-mile radius where they do their shopping.

At least once a month The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and her daughter will spend a day visiting thrift stores in our community. I’m not sure, so don’t quote

08/17/2025

Happenings Sunday, August 17

Annual Freels Reunion
Save this Date: The Annual Freels Reunion is set for Sunday, Aug. 17, the third Sunday in August at the Senior Citizens Building in Wartburg at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call Roy Freels at 865-253-0017 or Audrey Shannon at 423-346-3953.