The Gem Players will be reading the Declaration of Indepence at the 4th of July Celebration here in Etowah.

Beginning July 1, 2026, a new Tennessee law signed by Governor Bill Lee will prohibit the operation of cryptocurrency ATM terminals statewide, and the Athens Police Department is preparing local businesses for the change. Detectives will be visiting Athens businesses currently operating these machines to ensure owners are aware of the new law and its enforcement timeline. The department says the effort is part of a broader push to protect residents—particularly seniors and vulnerable individuals—who have increasingly been targeted by scammers using crypto ATMs to facilitate fraudulent transactions. Police officials say enforcing the new legislation will help reduce financial crimes, prevent scam‑related losses, and strengthen community safety. Questions may be directed to Detective Blake Witt at 423‑744‑2730. Source: City of Athens PD

Englewood will celebrate the 40th anniversary of June Days on Saturday, June 27, featuring live music beginning at 8:30 a.m., the Miss June Days Pageant, and performances including Madelyn Tallent, Watson Brothers, Just Us Bluegrass, Shelby Barnett & Jenna Kate Lee, and Cole Sitzlar. Events also include a 7:30 a.m. pancake breakfast, a 9 a.m. antique car show, and a night concert on Main Street at 7 p.m., with a community church service Sunday at 6 p.m. at 1st Baptist.

As required by state law (T.C.A. 2‑9‑105(b)), the McMinn County Election Commission will conduct setup and inspection of all Early Voting and Election Day voting machines on Friday, June 26 at 9:00 a.m. at the Election Commission Office (Conference Room and Blue Room). The process will take most of the day. The Commission will also hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m. in the Election Office to conduct official election business. The agenda will be posted by Friday, July 17, 2026 on the office bulletin board and the Election Commission website. Please confirm details with official election sources.