Students on their coronavirus school breaks can get a jump on their summer reading with a list of book recommendations released this week by the Soddy-Daisy Community Library.

A group of bluegrass enthusiasts led by Mike and Yvonne Harvey hope to save the Mountain Opry, the 40-year-old weekly live performance showcase that took place at the Walden Civic Center. Presenter Ken Holloway announced earlier that the final show was March 28, but Harvey said he and others hope to revive it, with some changes.

DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for three years. I have been dating a woman, "Stephanie," whom I love and believe can be my next wife. We talk about marriage and have been very good for each other.

Every year, it's the same. I return to my childhood home in Phoenix for Passover, my favorite holiday, with my parents, sisters and our family friends, the Zvidas. For a quarter century, the Arbel-Zvida Seder has been my constant.

For all the planning that went into "CBS This Morning" putting on a broadcast with its anchors working remotely, no one thought about the pillow.

Religious leaders around the globe Thursday urged people to celebrate Good Friday and Easter from the safety of their homes.

DEAR ABBY: Is my daughter headed into an abusive, controlling relationship?

At the holiest time of year for Christians, churches are wrestling with how to hold services amid the coronavirus outbreak, and in some cases, that has set up showdowns with local governments over restrictions that forbid large gatherings.

In a typical April Matt Land would spend his days conducting workouts with nearly 100 high school athletes and preparing for spring football practice.

After more than four decades of pickin' and grinnin' at the Mountain Opry, the smiles and the music have stopped.

Q: I have COVID-19 and was told to self-isolate. What does that involve?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Saturday Night Live" will be back on the air this weekend with a show that abides by social distancing rules.

Actor Leslie Jordan, who is entertaining millions of Instagram followers with his thoughts on the coronavirus, will offer a story suitable for the younger set at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9.

Lala, a 3-month-old black Lab, romped into Ufuoma George's life a few weeks ago, just as she retreated into her New York apartment in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Rural communities across Tennessee's southeast corner have an investment in locally owned businesses, not the least among them eateries that supply food, jobs and draw visitors that help form the tax base for schools and local government.

In an effort to encourage Chattanooga's faithful through the ongoing global pandemic and its economic fallout, the Very Rev. J. David Carter of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul visited people at their homes on Wednesday.

Of all the people hurt by COVID-19 business closures, you can't blame barbers and hair stylists for getting a little snippy.

The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Francis has created a new commission of experts to examine whether women can be deacons, an ordained role in the Catholic Church currently reserved for men.

Nothing says mid-20th century America like white gloves and missiles.

DEAR ABBY: My husband wants me to stop speaking to our adult children. He says they have both offended him, and he wants an apology from them.

John Prine, the ingenious singer-songwriter who explored the heartbreaks, indignities and absurdities of everyday life in "Angel from Montgomery," "Sam Stone," "Hello in There" and scores of other indelible tunes, died Tuesday at the age of 73.

Less than a week after being highlighted for finding an innovative way to gather and worship during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church's drive-in services are canceled indefinitely.

Being able to offer beer, mixed drinks and wine via takeout or delivery has helped several area restaurants stay open and keep employees working, but not everyone who can is choosing to offer delivery.