Storytelling Center Files for Bankruptcy

The International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Due to relying almost entirely on its annual storytelling festival along with the recession the Storytelling Center lost the ability to function financially. Therefore, the Center filed for bankruptcy to relieve its debts. It hopes to rise from this stronger than ever.

New Exhibit at Fossil Site

The Gray Fossil Site is introducing a new exhibit. The exhibit is similar to one they had several years ago of a Tyrannosaurus Rex that was very popular. This one, entitled, “Building Triceratops”, will be an exhibit of them building the model of the dinosaur. It gives visitors the opportunity to see the creation of a dinosaur exhibit. The Gray Fossil Site is open every day from 8:30am until 5pm.

Tennessee's New Governor

Former Knoxville mayor, Bill Haslam, was sworn in as Tennessee’s governor last Saturday. In his inaugural speech, he stressed the need for education reform and the need to improve Tennessee’s economy and healthcare. He is now Tennessee’s 49th governor and replaces Phil Bredesen.