Celebrate the people, events, and efforts that make McMinnville and Warren County, TN, special. From profiles of local leaders and volunteers to community achievements, cultural happenings, and neighborhood stories, we spotlight the heart of our hometown. Discover the faces and events behind the spirit of Warren County — where connection, service, and celebration thrive.
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Celebrate the people, events, and efforts that make McMinnville and Warren County, TN, special. From profiles of local leaders and volunteers to community achievements, cultural happenings, and neighborhood stories, we spotlight the heart of our hometown. Discover the faces and events behind the spirit of Warren County — where connection, service, and celebration thrive.
The community was shaken Thursday by news of the death of local figure and BBQ legend Newton “Newt” Rowland. A 1970 graduate from Tennessee Tech, he opened Newt's Barbecue in 2024, inspired by culinary legends Pope Taylor, Powell and Ina Rowland and Dinty Moore.
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The community was shaken Thursday by news of the death of local figure and BBQ legend Newton “Newt” Rowland. A 1970 graduate from Tennessee Tech, he opened Newt's Barbecue in 2024, inspired by culinary legends Pope Taylor, Powell and Ina Rowland and Dinty Moore.
Main Street Media owners
