New Coffee Shop Opens inside Landers Trade Center

New Coffee Shop Opens inside Landers Trade Center

Anyone can get a cup of “Joe” anywhere from a fast-food restaurant to a regular coffee shop. There is only one place in the entire world that you can get a cup of “Frank.” It can only be found at Grind Coffee House, located inside Landers Trade. Its where, as their...
New Monterey Soccer Field Opens in 2025

New Monterey Soccer Field Opens in 2025

If you dream it, it can happen. If you build it, they will come. Back in the early 2000’s what was then the Burks Middle School Soccer team became the district champions. The “kicker” was—they had no home field to play or practice on. For any Monterey students who...
A City Built on a Hill Cannot Be Hidden

A City Built on a Hill Cannot Be Hidden

A city on a hill cannot be hidden. That is what the Bible says. After the new town of Monterey was established along the western edges of the Cumberland Plateau, people soon discovered its rich natural beauty. In modern times, many are rediscovering what the earlier...
“Recipe for Fun”

“Recipe for Fun”

What do you get when you mix bananas, eggs, and motorcycles? You get a recipe for loads of fun on the mountain! BANANA PUDDING FESTIVAL. (APRIL 5/10 AM-4PM). DOWNTOWN MONTEREY, TN. Sponsored by Center Hill Events, it brought over 10,000 people to Monterey last year....
“Springing Forward”

“Springing Forward”

Aren’t we all glad that February 2025 only had 28 days? The old weather lore is “if it comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb,” or visa-versa. March, we are glad you are here!    Spring will finally be here on Thursday, March 20. Just as the new month is...
Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis

As temperatures hopefully moderate from last month’s snow and fridge temperatures, it is a time to focus on the warmth of things from the heart. As Valentine’s Day approaches, what better way to show your love to your sweetheart than to spend it in Monterey. Just this...