Close to Goal!
The Sewanee Community Chest is close to goal for this year’s fund drive. Only $7,600 more to go to help 28 local organizations. Send your check or pledge to PO Box 99,...
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Video from the 50th Anniversary of Desegregation in Franklin County
On Jan. 19, 2014, the town of Sewanee celebrated the historic event of desegregation of our public schools. Just click this link for the video.
Sewanee Civic Association Meeting Feb. 5
Civic Association Meeting The first meeting of the Easter semester for the Sewanee Civic Association (SCA) will be held Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the EQB House. Social time with wine begins at...
Community Chest Update
Because of the generosity of the entire community, the Sewanee Community Chest campaign for 2013–14 has received $98,389 in gifts and pledges, 91 percent of our goal. Still shy of the $108,000...
Close to Goal!
The 2013-14 Community Chest drive is close to goal, with $97,062 having been donated to support 28 local organizations. Make a donation today, either by sending a check or pledge to PO...
Friends of the Sewanee Dog Park
This week we shine the spotlight on the Phil White Dog Park. The Phil White Dog Park is a new organization in the community, run by a group of volunteers known as...
A Brief History of Sewanee Elementary School
In 1950 the Civic Association also solicited funds to build a permanent schoolhouse for the African-American children. Made of concrete blocks, the school had a large classroom, bathroom, restrooms and kitchen and...
Only $30,000 Left to Raise!
The support and generosity of the community is overwhelming. The Community Chest is close to goal, with $30,000 left to raise. Quality of life. Community Aid. Children. Beyond Sewanee. Organizations that help...
Make a Difference
The Sewanee Community Chest fund drive has reached 67 percent of its goal to date (12/20/13). Since 1908, the Sewanee Civic Association and its precursors have believed in the power of area citizens to...
Historical Marker Celebration
On Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, there will be a momentous gathering in downtown Sewanee to mark the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of the Franklin County school system, as part of a series of community-wide events...