Gas prices across the state moved six cents less expensive this week, on average, as of Tuesday. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $4.01 which is 32 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.29 cents more expensive than one year ago. Tennessee area prices as of Tuesday afternoon: Marion County average price …
Enrollment at Tennessee’s public community colleges and universities increased this fall, according to data released by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The institutions reported 228,352 students, up 2,933 students, or 1.3%, from the same point last fall. Tennessee State University recorded the largest percentage increase among universities. Nashville State Community College recorded the largest percentage increase among …
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a deadly crash that occurred on I-24 Westbound on Monday night. They say shortly before 9:30 p.m., CPD’s Traffic Unit responded to a multivehicle crash near the Rossville Boulevard exit on I-24 Westbound. Preliminary findings indicate a motorcyclist driving at a high rate of speed crashed into the …
Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for September 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
In recognition of American Water Works Association’s Annual Source Water Protection Week (September 27 to October 3), Tennessee American Water is highlighting its commitment to providing customers with safe, clean, reliable water services. “Protecting our source water is the first step in providing safe, clean, reliable drinking water,” said Grant Evitts, Tennessee American Water President. “Keeping our rivers, lakes and …
Division I Class 1A South Pittsburg (5-1) — 180 points (18). Last week: No. 1. Coalfield (5-1) — 157 points. Last week: No. 2. McKenzie (4-2) — 139 points. Last week: No. 3. Humboldt (6-0) — 132 points. Last week: No. 4. Greenback (6-0) — 106 points. Last week: No. 5. Cornersville (6-0) — 90 …
MARION COUNTY I-24 [17.61-21.76] resurfacing from near SR-27 (US-72) to east of SR-28: Contractor resurfacing on I‑24 in both directions from MM 152.2 to MM 156. Work occurs Sunday nights through Thursday nights from 7 PM – 6 AM. Single lane closures will leave one lane open. Intermittent full ramp closures will leave at least …
The arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 9/28/2026 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 Facebook page or SValleyNow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that …
Grundy County Superintendent Clint Durley stated that the high school has not confirmed reports of bedbugs at Grundy County High School, which originated from social media speculation. As a precaution, one room has been isolated, and pest-control personnel visited the campus Friday afternoon to inspect the area and treat it if necessary. Families are encouraged …
Eighty-nine of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5% for August, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Two counties recorded rates of 5%, and four counties had rates of more than 5%, with the highest at 5.5%. In 22 counties, unemployment rates were down when …
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