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Recent Rainfall Has Helped, But Area Reservoirs Remain Near or Slightly Below Seasonal Averages
With recent rounds of heavy rain across the Tennessee Valley, many residents may assume area reservoirs are running well above normal levels heading into the summer recreation season. However, officials say the situation is a bit more complicated. Just a few weeks ago, much of Tennessee and portions of the surrounding region were experiencing some …
TDOT Advises Motorists of Ongoing Road Work and Bridge Inspections Across Marion County
Motorists traveling throughout Marion County should expect delays and use extra caution as several Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) projects remain active across the county this week. One of the most significant projects continues along Interstate 24 near Monteagle, where crews are performing rockfall mitigation work on the westbound side of the interstate near mile …
Chattanooga Area Gas Prices See Slight Drop Ahead of Summer Travel Season
Drivers across the local area are getting some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to move lower heading into the busy summer travel season. According to fuel price tracking service GasBuddy, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline in Chattanooga has fallen 34.2 cents per gallon over the past week, bringing the local …
Northeast Alabama Community College Softball Captures National Championship in Program’s Second Season
In just its second year of existence, the Northeast Alabama Community College softball program has reach ed the pinnacle of junior college softball. The Mustangs rallied from an early deficit Sunday to defeat Temple College 7-3 and claim the 2026 NJCAA Division I Softball National Championship at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama. The title marks …
New Tennessee Law Now in Effect to Shield Utility Customers from Data Center Costs
Tennessee utility customers now have additional protections as a new state law aimed at addressing the growing impact of large-scale data centers officially takes effect. The legislation comes as Tennessee continues to see significant growth in data center development driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and other technology-related industries. Lawmakers say the goal is to …
Marion County, TN Arrest Report for June 1, 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. BELK, CHASE D Age: 26 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: W/M …
Drivers Should Expect Delays on South Pittsburg’s Shelby Rhinehart Bridge During Upcoming Inspection
Motorists traveling between South Pittsburg and New Hope should prepare for delays next week as the Tennessee Department of Transportation conducts a routine inspection of the Shelby Rhinehart Bridge. According to TDOT, crews will be inspecting the span, which carries SR-156 over the Tennessee River beginning Monday, June 1, and continuing through Friday, June 5. …
Assault Charge Against Former Sequatchie County Teacher Dismissed
The assault case against a former Sequatchie County elementary school teacher accused of physically assaulting a special needs student has been dismissed following action by the Sequatchie County Grand Jury. Former Griffith Elementary School teacher Holly Condra was arrested in August 2025 after an investigation by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities alleged that Condra …
Marion & Sequatchie County Restaurant Report Card — May 29, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 29, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score in Marion County was a 92 and 93 in …
Tennessee Opens Families First Community Grant Applications to Help Families in Need
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is once again accepting applications for its Families First Community Grant Program, offering millions of dollars in funding aimed at helping low-income families across the state achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency. State officials say approximately $27 million in funding is expected to be available through the program, which supports …
