Readers Share Their Photos During a Weekend of White Just as the forecasters predicted, a band of snow fell across our state the weekend of January 10, followed by slush and wintry mix as temperatures rose during the day, and ice » Read More
Last spring, my husband and I decided to move away. Not because we didn’t like it in Mentone. But because moving to a bigger city in Tennessee seemed to have lots of checks in the pros column: being central to several » Read More
One of Mentone’s residents is in a rarified group. Helen Coutu turned 100 last September (“It was just a day,” she says dryly). Not only is she sharp as a tack, but she doesn’t look her age. Her skin is smooth » Read More
An estimated 3,000 visitors made their way through the gates of this year’s fall festival, according to organizers. And they all seemed to leave full — of food, creative goods purchased from talented vendors, tunes from the amphitheater stage, and excitement » Read More
Both Mentone and Valley Head sprang into action to help get aid as quickly as possible to North Carolina residents after Hurricane Helene left devastation in its wake in late September. The two towns put out the call for supplies, and » Read More
A New Culinary Venture in Mentone By Nathan Cavitt and Rebecca Henderson After a long career as a geologist and environmental consultant, Robie York is about to make his culinary dream a reality and share his passion for cooking with the town » Read More
Excitement is building as the October 19 Mentone Fall Festival draws closer. Many nonprofit organizations will be represented again this year, so plan to stop by their tents to learn more about what they do for our community. The Little River » Read More
MERF Executive Director Anna Mae Horn is retiring from her position beginning this month. Not many people serve their community in as many capacities as she has, and the area holds a deep appreciation for her service and dedication. Anna Mae » Read More