Rhea County- (WDEF)-Back-to-school season is underway in Rhea County, with preparations in full swing as the first day ...

Newspapers dubbed it ‘The Trial of the Century.’ As grandiose as that description may sound, it might have been an ...

In a final tribute to Frank Spurlock’s legal ability and ethics it was publicly suggested that he be chosen to assist the ...

A Pulitzer Prize-winning author claims the controversial Scopes "Monkey" Trial is as relevant and impactful today as it was ...

The misdemeanor trial took place in July 1925. It put Dayton, Tenn., on the map -- a spot townspeople didn't always relish.

As the 100th anniversary of the Scopes trial is commemorated this week, battles over public education continue in Tennessee ...

TEMA sends members of the Brentwood and Franklin fire department along with the WCEMA to help with Texas flood recovery.

For over 30 years, people in Rhea County have put on a play every July using the trial transcript, aiming to correct the ...

Operation Healthy Tennessee is providing medical services at Rhea Middle School and Bledsoe County High School at no cost to those who receive them. These include the following: Sports physicals ...

For over 30 years, people in Rhea County have put on a play every July using the trial transcript, aiming to correct the record.

Important, significant, enduring. Rhea County Schools Superintendent Walter White testifies at the Scopes trial. Photo via Getty Images.

The Rhea County Courthouse has become and remained an important historical site since the notorious Scopes trial. Still, to this say the site sparks conversation.