Motorists traveling through Marion County should be prepared for overnight lane closures on Interstate 24 West going up Monteagle Mountain beginning tonight as work continues on the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s ongoing rockfall mitigation project there. According to TDOT, crews will be working on I-24 West between mile markers 137 and 138 over the next …
Whitwell Seeks Vendors for 70th Annual Labor Day Celebration
The City of Whitwell is looking for additional artisans, crafters, and vendors to participate in its upcoming Red, White & Whitwell 70th Anniversary Labor Day Celebration, scheduled for Monday, September 7, 2026, at Whitwell City Park. According to organizers, vendor spaces are still available for the event, with a $20 setup fee. Proceeds from vendor …
Historic Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival Celebrates 40th Anniversary June 13 in Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tenn. — One of Sequatchie County’s longest-running music traditions is preparing to mark a major milestone this summer as the Historic Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Historic Coke Ovens Park and Museum in Dunlap. Hosted by the Sequatchie Valley Historical Association, the annual festival …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report for June 4, 2026
DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now or svalleynow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an actual crime has been committed. ANDERSON, WILLIAM T Age: 59 Class: SENTENCED MISDEMEANOR Race/Sex: W/M …
Person Injured After Tree Falls in Sequatchie County, Prompting Rescue Response
Emergency crews responded to a wooded area in Sequatchie County after a person was injured when a tree fell, prompting a rescue operation to bring the victim to safety. According to officials, first responders were called to the scene after reports that an individual had been struck or trapped by a fallen tree in a …
Jackson County Man Accused of Biting Deputy, Knocking Gun From Officer’s Hand During Arrest
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — A Jackson County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he bit a deputy and knocked another deputy’s firearm from his hand while resisting arrest during a warrant service operation late last month. According to court documents, deputies were attempting to serve a warrant on May 29 when Brendan Cole …
Sequatchie Valley Head Start Now Accepting Applications for 2026-2027 School Year
Families in the are encouraged to apply now for enrollment in the Sequatchie Valley Head Start program for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The program, which has served local children and families for more than 30 years, is currently accepting applications from qualifying families throughout the region. Head Start provides early childhood education and school …
Chattanooga Area Sees Sharp Drop in Vacation-Home Purchases as Pandemic Boom Fades
The surge in vacation-home buying that swept across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic has largely come to an end, and the Chattanooga area is no exception. A new analysis by SellMyTimeshareNow found that vacation-home purchases financed with mortgages nationwide have fallen nearly 66 percent since their pandemic-era peak in 2021. The report shows purchases …
Tennessee Unemployment Remains Low Despite Fifth Straight Month of Job Losses
Tennessee’s unemployment rate remains among the lowest in the nation, but new labor data shows the state has now recorded job losses for five consecutive months, raising concerns about a slowing employment market. According to the latest figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the state’s unemployment rate has remained relatively stable …
TWRA’s Summer Wild Turkey Survey Underway Through August 31
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is inviting Tennesseans and visitors to take part in the Agency’s 2026 wild turkey summer observation survey. The survey is open to the public and will continue through Aug 31. Agency staff have conducted this survey annually since the 1980s, with public participation set for its fifth …




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