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.” \

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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.

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.

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...

'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...

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.

The Voice Winner Bryce Leatherwood of Woodstock, Georgia Is Back With 'Beers and Ballads': What to Know

Woodstock, Georgia's Bryce Leatherwood, winner of The Voice season 22, releases Beers and Ballads, a 10-track country album, on Sept. 18, 2026.

High School Theatre Programs Win at Regional Competition!

Our high school theatre programs and students won top honors at regional One Act Play competitions, including a region championship win for Sequoyah High School! Congratulations to all of our schools’ casts, crews, and drama teachers and thank you to the boosters, volunteers, and sponsors who support these amazing programs and best wishes to Sequoyah’s team as they advance to state competition later this month. We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms (and on our stages!) than they could anywhere else!

Rome Little Theatre Looks Forward to Last Two Shows of 2026-27 Season Back at the DeSoto [AUDIO]

The Rome Little Theatre looks forward to returning to the historic DeSoto Theatre for the final two shows of their 2026-2027 season. The season was shortened to three shows and the first show was presented at the Rome City Auditorium due to renovations at the DeSoto. Jessica Stewart, RLT Executive...

A night of laughter, a season of hope

CARES of Pickens County (Community Assistance Resources and Emergency Services) is celebrating “Thanksmas” this year on December 1, 2026, the National Day of Giving. Guided by this year’s inspiring theme, “A Night of Laughter, A Season of Hope”, the evening’s festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at Chattahoochee Technical College, Jasper campus.

Tate House celebrates 100 years: A century of elegance and vision in North Georgia

For 100 years, the Tate House Mansion has stood as one of North Georgia’s most iconic and remarkable properties. Born from the discovery of rare pink Etowah marble, shaped by the vision of the Tate family, and brought back to life through an extraordinary restoration, the mansion represents a century of history, architectural beauty and enduring legacy.

Brushstrokes And Baubles Exhibition Opens Thursday At Ringgold Art And Frame

Wednesday morning at sunrise the sky was brilliant. The thought “red sky at morning, sailor take warning” may have come to mind. A second thought might have been about the weather that such a sky might presage. For artists, the thought had to be “which color would best...

Live Interview: Brandon Davis On This Year's Hamilton County Fair

Each year the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair has been held at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek, Brandon Davis has been center stage. As the Fair returns this Friday through Sunday for Veterans Day Weekend, Brandon - a Hamilton County native and a country star - stopped by WUTC for a live chat with Clark Gibson.

UNG’s Annual Trunk or Treat: A Spooky Photo Gallery

The University of North Georgia has been hosting a Trunk or Treat in Dahlonega for the last 10 years. This event happens every year at the UNG Rec. Center Parking Deck from 6-8 p.m. This is a free event that allows UNG to connect with the local community. It is...

Rome International Film Festival Features Danny McBride And Ray McKinnon

The Rome International Film Festival returns to Georgia's downtown Rome, just 90 minutes from Chattanooga, for its 23rd year November 5-8, bringing together filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, students and film lovers for four days of screenings, conversations, parties, networking and special events. Headlining the 2026 festival is actor, writer, producer...