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Tresspasser Arrested in Tracy City also facing charges in Hamilton County

Over the past several weeks, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints of trespassing on private property in the Tracy City area. The individual was identified as Robert Goff, who also has outstanding felony warrants in Hamilton County. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and officers with …

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Free Flu Shots at Health Departments on October 20

The Tennessee Department of Health is offering everyone over the age of six months the opportunity to receive this year’s flu vaccine. Flu vaccinations will be free on Tuesday. Oct. 20, 2026, at all local health departments in the state for Fight Flu TN ’26. The flu vaccine is safe and effective and can protect …

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Area High School Football for September 25, 2026

Monterey Wildcats at Marion County–Stream on The River 104.9 South Pittsburg Pirates at Red Bank Lions–Radio on The River 104.9 Copper Basin Cougars at Whitwell Tigers–Stream on The River 104.9 Grundy County Yellow Jackets York Dragons Bledsoe County Warriors a Polk County Wildcats Forrest Rockets at Sequatchie County Indians–Radio on Country Roads 93.3 Scottsboro, Al …

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Deceased Body Found located inside stopped vehicle in Dunlap

Dunlap Police on Tuesday first reported to be a disabled vehicle on Rankin Avenue turned out to be a very different discovery. Officers stopped near the AutoZone after noticing what they believed was a broken-down car. When they approached, they found a deceased man inside. Investigators say the death is believed to be a suicide. …

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Two-vehicle Crash on Sunday in Sequatchie County

On Sunday, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 111. Heavy rain accompanied the accident, which severely damaged both vehicles and caused two lanes to close. Volunteer firefighters assisted the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office with traffic control. One of the vehicle carried occupants who sustained minor injuries. The Tennessee Highway Patrol …

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TSSAA Announces 26-27 Football Classifications

The TSSAA has announced the classifications for 2026-2027 high school sports. For football, Whitwell (284 students) and South Pittsburg (285) easily remain in Class 1A. In Class 2A, Bledsoe County makes it in with (435), Grundy County squeezes in with 480 students and Marion County is the last team to qualify with 504. Sequatchie County …

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Sequatchie County, TN Arrest Report for September 21, 2026

The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 9/21/2026. 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 …

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Update on South Pitttsburg Wind Storm

Thirty-nine residents remain displaced after powerful winds on Saturday tore part of the roof from the Chester Powell Senior Citizens Apartments in South Pittsburg. On Monday, crews returned to air out the building and make temporary roof repairs. During the storm, large sections of roofing landed in the street, blocking both lanes of a downtown …

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Scammers being Searched for in Pikeville

The Pikeville Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying individuals allegedly involved in a quick-change scheme at Save-A-Lot. If you recognize either pictured person at svalleynow.com person or have information that could assist the investigation, contact the department at (423) 447-5555.

North Elementary placed on Soft Lockdown Tuesday

North Elementary in Grundy County was placed on a soft lockdown on Tuesday due to a medical issue on campus. The soft lockdown was implemented to provide privacy and allow appropriate personnel to respond to the situation while minimizing disruption to students and staff. There was no threat to students or staff and were safe. …

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