SUMMARY: The Cineary podcast, started by former UT students in 2014, recently celebrated its 500th episode milestone. Over 11 years, the podcast has explored a wide range of films, from classics to modern releases, including special episodes on directors like M. Night Shyamalan and a series on Shrek. The core team—Zack Dennis, Andrew Swaford, Michael Ali, and Grace Windburn—aims to recreate the experience of post-movie conversations. They also attend major film festivals like Toronto International Film Festival annually. The 500th episode was recorded live in Knoxville, marking a season finale with plans to return refreshed. The podcast is available on Spotify and cinematary.com.

The podcast highlights the film industry.

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SUMMARY: Regan Prater, a 27-year-old man from Tullahoma, was indicted on charges of arson and carrying an explosive device in connection to a 2019 fire that destroyed the Highlander Research and Education Center in Jefferson County, Tennessee. The center, known for training civil rights leaders like Rosa Parks and John Lewis, was firebombed, destroying historic documents and artifacts. Prater, linked to white supremacist groups, faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted. The trial is set for July 15, 2025. Prater had previously served time for setting fire to an adult video store in 2019.

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SUMMARY: The Battle of Franklin Trust is dedicated to preserving the history of the Franklin Battlefield in Williamson County. The Carter House, built around 1830 by wealthy slave owner Fountain Branch Carter, was heavily damaged during the Confederate attack on November 30, 1864, bearing around 250 bullet holes. The house, open to the public since the 1950s, attracts about 40,000 visitors annually, educating them about the Civil War and local history. Over 20 years, the Trust has reclaimed around 175 acres, investing $35 million to preserve and restore historic sites. A new visitor center is set to open next spring to enhance the experience.

Williamson County is layered with history and one organization has been working to preserve that history.

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