July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/6/2026. 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 …
The Marion County sheriff’s office has announced a road closure. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has advised that starting Thursday July 9th that State Route 27 / R A Griffith Highway in Jasper will be closed for through traffic between Stoker Road and the East Valley Road intersection for a culvert replacement. TDOT expects …
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
After a few years of planning and building the Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park Located on 9875 SR-56 in Coalmont, Tn will officially open on Friday July 10th at 2:00pm. Rain date will be July 11th at 10:00am. Grundy County officials say that food and ice cream trucks will be available. Also feel …
An overturned tractor trailer reduced traffic on I-24 west in Grundy County on Monday evening. TDOT reported that all lanes on the westbound side were blocked near Monteagle. The semi-truck took a curve too fast and lost control and injured the two people inside. THP is investigating.
The City of Whitwell released information on Monday that they will have one Facebook page. This will serve as a reliable source for city news, public notices, community updates, meeting information, event announcements, and other important information affecting Whitwell. The goal is to provide timely and accurate communication while promoting transparency and community engagement. The …
The Tennessee Aquarium has recently welcomed several new arrivals with significant conservation value. Since mid-May, seven baby turtles from five distinct species have hatched behind the scenes, including multiple individuals classified as endangered or critically endangered in their natural habitats. The latest hatchlings comprise three critically endangered Four-eyed Turtles, one endangered Beal’s Four-eyed Turtle, one …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimball monthly meeting for July 2026. You can view these meetings and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
A part-time conductor at Chattanooga’s Incline Railway was terminated following the circulation of a video on social media capturing remarks made to passengers on July 4th. The widely shared TikTok video depicts the conductor addressing guests prior to departure. The conductor stated: “Happy Independence to the rest of you. Welcome to the greatest country on …
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