SUMMARY: Singers at Holly Springs Primitive Baptist Church in Georgia continue the 180-year-old tradition of Sacred Harp singing, a communal, four-part harmony style using the distinctive shape-note hymnal first published in 1844. The Sacred Harp Publishing Company is releasing a new edition in 2025, featuring cuts, additions, and songs by living composers. Sacred Harp singing, done in a hollow square formation, is inclusive of all backgrounds and faiths, providing a spiritual and social experience beyond traditional church settings. The tradition preserves rich history, connects generations, and fosters community through powerful, accessible group singing.

Read the full article

The post It’s not a reprint. Why Sacred Harp singers are revamping an iconic pre-Civil War hymnal appeared first on wpln.org

SUMMARY: Ridgetop Retreat, a studio cabin in Polk County, Tennessee, near the Tennessee-Georgia border, has been named one of Airbnb’s most desired places to stay in the state. Perched atop a private ridge, it offers panoramic views, luxury amenities like a California King bed, private hot tub, cold plunge, grill, and fire table, and accommodates two guests. With nearby private trails and whitewater rafting, guests enjoy peace and nature. The cabin boasts a 4.97 rating from over 151 reviews, praised for its breathtaking views and high-quality interior. It’s located about an hour from Chattanooga and 30 minutes from Knoxville.

Read the full article

The post 'Ridgetop Retreat': Take a look inside the most wishlisted Airbnb in Tennessee appeared first on www.wkrn.com

SUMMARY: A Williamson County vet clinic warns of a surge in bobcat fever, a deadly tick-borne disease affecting cats. Transmitted by Lone Star ticks, the disease is usually harmless in bobcats but often fatal in domestic cats, who may die within 72 hours of symptoms like fever, lethargy, poor appetite, and yellowing skin or eyes. The Fairview Animal Clinic reported nine cases in two weeks, with only two survivors. Dr. Eric Ful stresses prevention and early detection, recommending keeping cats indoors or using the prescription Cerestore prevention collar. While dogs and humans can carry ticks, they do not get the disease.

A Williamson County veterinarian clinic is warning about a surge in a deadly tickborne disease.

Source