June 27, 2026
Staff Report
Local students graduate ETSU
For 2,061 members of East Tennessee State University’s Class of 2026, Commencement marked both a milestone and a beginning. It was a celebration of hard work, perseverance and the people and experiences that shaped each graduate’s journey.
Valdez named AEDC Test Support Chief
Although new to Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Lt. Col. Evan Valdez is familiar with its mission.
Free at Last
Free at Last
Call it Independence Day
As we approach our biggest holiday of the summer, be very aware of our next holiday and consciously avoid calling it “4th of July” or “July 4th”. Please call it what it is: “Independence Day”.
Dumb and Dumber
The D.C. blue reflection pool was a dumb idea; particularly, since the true purpose was to upstage the Obama Library, deflect from the Epstein fiasco and celebrate an anticipated victory in Iran. Even dumber was to expect that there are not kooks out there waiting to spoil someone’s tea party by sabotaging the pond – If indeed this is even true. After all the only way to know when Donald Trump is telling the truth is when his mouth is closed and his hands are tied behind his back. Deceit and bedlam.
Beechcraft Heritage Museum to be featured in ‘Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash’
The Beechcraft Heritage Museum at Tullahoma Municipal Airport served as a filming location earlier this month for “Disney Celebrates America: Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash,” a live… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Ascend donates $20K to Red Cross
Ascend Federal Credit Union has announced a $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross, with funds evenly distributed between the Heart of Tennessee Chapter and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Clinic sees 245 patients
Remote Area Medical (RAM), the nation’s largest provider of free pop-up healthcare clinics delivering free dental, vision, and medical care, held their free clinic Winchester on June 6-7. The clinic at Franklin County High School served more than 245 patients. The value of care for the clinic was more than $200,000.
Klonaris named new Assistant Principal at THS
ZACH BIRDSONG TCS Contributor
TCS receives nearly $60,000 from Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
ZACH BIRDSONG TCS Contributor