Election Day 2026 in photos

On This Day in 1930, a Tennessee Governor’s Re-Election Triggered a Banking Panic and Inspired a Country Music Classic

On this day (November 4) in 1930, Henry H. Horton was elected to his third term as the Governor of Tennessee. Not long after he won his re-election, banks owned by his political allies began to collapse. Horton had deposited most of the state’s money into those banks. As a result, the state of Tennessee lost more than $6 million, which is more than $123 million in today’s currency. The resulting financial disaster inspired Uncle Dave Macon to write “The Wreck of the Tennessee Gravy Train.” \

Passenger Trains Are Gone, But These 10 Historic Tennessee Depots Still Stand

Union soldiers once pulled bricks out of a train depot wall in Tennessee so they could fire from inside. That shoulder-high firing port is still visible today. The building around it is often called the oldest train depot in the state. It has company, too. Another town on this list only exists because a railroad needed a crew-change stop back in 1902.

Christmas at the Caverns this December

The magic of the holidays comes alive underground at The Caverns as Christmas in The Caverns: Symphony & Sing Off brings orchestral music, local talent, and the sounds of the season together this December. Presented in partnership by The Caverns, the University of the South, and the South Cumberland Community...

Sounds Gay, Y’all Arts And Music Festival Comes To Studio 34 This Saturday

With an eye on accessibility and inclusivity, Chattanooga nonprofit Soft Animal is hosting the city’s first music festival designed specifically to put queer artists front and center. “Sounds Gay, Y’all Music & Arts Festival is an expression of Soft Animal’s love for the local queer community and our desire...

Chattanooga Chamber president apologizes after video mocked development opponents

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The president and CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce apologized Wednesday to Hamilton County commissioners after a video shown at a recent Chamber meeting drew criticism over how it portrayed community opposition to development. Elspeth Haire, an organizer with Save Enterprise South, says the video...

This Tennessee Estate Pairs Botanical Gardens With A Fine Art Museum And Is A Great Pick For 2027

A coffee fortune built this Tennessee estate, and it shows. Money from a big-name coffee brand paid for a 30,000-square-foot Georgian mansion on a hill. The owners even mashed their two last names together to name the place, an old-school version of a couple’s hashtag. Today, the house holds...

Make Plans to Attend Cumberland County Veterans Parade, Saturday, November 7 in Downtown Crossville!

Don’t miss the Cumberland County Veterans Parade this Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in downtown Crossville. Korean War Veterans will be the Grand Marshals and will ride on a special bus to lead off the Parade. This year’s Veterans Parade has a lot of entries including the 129th Army Band of the Tennessee Army National Guard, the CCHS Jet Pride Marching Band, Stone Memorial High School Band and the Rugby Cornet Band. The Veterans Parade begins at Cumberland County High School and will travel up Stanley Street to Main Street and will end at Crossville First Methodist Church.

'Tis The Season To Be Jolly: Santa Claus Returns To Hamilton Place This Saturday

The holiday season begins with a visit to Santa for many families. Hamilton Place is inviting shoppers to continue their beloved holiday traditions and create new memories through welcoming Santa experiences designed for families throughout the community. Santa will make his grand arrival at Hamilton Place on Saturday, November 7th...

Tennessee Tourism Announces Bike Tennessee’s New Mountain Biking Routes

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) launched mountain biking routes through its Bike Tennessee program today, adding a new phase to the state’s existing road and gravel cycling routes. Developed in collaboration with the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA), the expansion features 11 mountain biking hubs with 76 trails across Tennessee.

The Heroes of 1776 – James Winchester

Before there was a nation to defend, there were Patriots willing to risk everything to create one. This November, as we honor our military on Veterans Day and give thanks to God on Thanksgiving Day, let us remember America’s first veterans, whose courage and sacrifice helped secure the freedoms we cherish.

GraceWorks’ Turkey Trot Returns to Franklin on Thanksgiving

GraceWorks Ministries will host its 27th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Meridian Cool Springs (5000 Meridian Blvd, Franklin,), with nearly 5,000 participants expected. More Hometown Holidays The annual Williamson County tradition features a 10K, 5K, and Kids’ Turkey Chase, bringing together families, friends, and runners of all ages while […] The post GraceWorks’ Turkey Trot Returns to Franklin on Thanksgiving appeared first on Williamson Source .

From Cattle Rancher to Animal Advocate: Renee King-Sonnen Coming to Harken Hall

Harken Hall in Madison will host a special evening with Renee King-Sonnen, founder of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary and author of Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher, on Sunday, November 22. Click for More Events The event will feature a book discussion and a screening of the director’s cut of the documentary Rowdy Girl, […] The post From Cattle Rancher to Animal Advocate: Renee King-Sonnen Coming to Harken Hall appeared first on Sumner County Source .

This Tennessee Bookstore Is Owned by an Award-Winning Author and Feels Like a Reader’s Paradise

A bestselling novelist got tired of watching her city lose its bookstores, so she opened one herself. That novelist had already won major literary prizes when she opened the shop, and she has been its sole owner since 2022. The store has bookstore dogs. It also has a tiny door...

Photo of the Day: November 1, 2026

Each day, we will bring you a photo of the day, showcasing the sights of Williamson County (and beyond). Whether it’s a photo of a local landmark, a park, a photo from an event or just a great photo from the area, we want to showcase our local communities throughout the next year. Photo of […] The post Photo of the Day: November 1, 2026 appeared first on Williamson Source .

Dolly Parton’s estate denies issuing subpoena for hospital bodycam footage, court documents say

Defense attorneys for Dolly Parton’s nephew are seeking emergency court restrictions on subpoenas, alleging a woman bypassed counsel and obtained an unauthorized request for police bodycam footage on the day the country music icon died.

Magic, Music, and Memories: Uncover the Joy of a Williamson County Christmas

Don’t miss the Williamson County Christmas event, an afternoon of holiday music at the beautiful Williamson County Enrichment Center (110 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN 37064) on Sunday, December 6th, 2026, at 3 pm! The event promises Christmas classics, along with some new arrangements performed by the Community Band, all sure to put a smile on […] The post Magic, Music, and Memories: Uncover the Joy of a Williamson County Christmas appeared first on Williamson Source .