On July 3, Waynesboro celebrated its annual Fourth of July in the Park, a family-friendly festival and concert that has become the town’s official Independence Day kickoff. More than 4,000 people attended, making this year’s event the biggest and most successful to date. Wayne Halfway House Inc., C&B Linen and Guesswork IT Solutions sponsor the beloved annual festival.

After three years of construction and renovation, Wayne Halfway House Inc. has completed its revitalization of Waynesboro’s historic Public Square.

Sixteen youth residents of programs managed by Wayne Halfway House Inc. have received their high school diplomas or the equivalent so far in 2026.

Wayne Halfway House Inc. has opened the new Michael Gymnasium, a new auxiliary gymnasium facility serving young people housed at Hollis Academy and Wayne Youth Academy.

Mountain View Academy recently celebrated 15 new graduates from its facility in Dandridge, Tennessee. The youth corrections center hosted a commencement ceremony to honor its summer graduates.

Owner-operator of businesses based in Waynesboro reinvests in community, revitalizing 33,000+ square feet around the town’s historic Public Square.

Church of the City in Franklin, TN, joined by the Department of Children’s Services, local businesses and community partners, hosted a ceremony honoring and celebrating the youth who have earned diplomas, certificates or degrees this year while in custody or foster care.