Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.
Lucky Knott
Marion County, TN
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Ketner’s Mill for Sale; No Country Fair for 2024
Frank McDonald Jr. is retiring and has decided to sell Ketner’s Mill in Whitwell. This will end Ketner’s Mill Country Fair this October. The asking price is $2.5 million. The historic mill is the central feature of the property, which includes 1.19 miles of river frontage and .44 miles of road frontage. There are two …
Fire on South Pittsburg Mountain
On Wednesday night (March 20, 2024), at approximately 6:15 p.m., the South Pittsburg Mountain Fire Department responded to the 10000 Block of South Pittsburg Mountain Road. When they arrived, firemen found a 6-foot enclosed trailer fully engulfed in flames. Multiple firefighters responded to the scene for approximately one hour. There were no injuries to citizens …
Local Retired Paramedic Wins National Award
The American Ambulance Association (AAA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Vanguard Awards. The Vanguards honor those who blazed the trail for fellow women EMS professionals. Sixteen winners represent a diverse group of dedicated individuals who have significantly contributed to mobile healthcare. Tennessee has one winner, and it is Vicki Messer | Paramedic, retired …
Sequatchie County Schools to Close Early for Partial Solar Eclipse in April
One local school system will be dismissed early on Monday, April 8, for the partial solar eclipse. Sequatchie County Schools – Car riders will dismiss at 11:30 am, and buses will load at 11:40 am. In 2017, most of the Tennessee Valley plunged into near darkness as the moon nearly covered the sun. For many, …
Long Police Pursuit begins in Sequatchie County Ends in Marion County
Information released by Whitwell Police: On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at approximately 11 AM, police were notified that a motor vehicle pursuit was headed into Marion County, which the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office initiated. Police were advised that the driver had fled from a traffic stop in their jurisdiction, and a pursuit ensued. Whitwell Police …
Intruder Drill Conducted at Bledsoe County High School
On Wednesday, after students left the building, an intruder drill was conducted in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Department at Bledsoe County High School. This drill’s purpose was to ensure that the school is well-prepared in the event of an emergency. It is part of the school system’s ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and security …
SVEConnect Performing Upgrades
SVEConnect will be performing system upgrades. During these upgrades, customers will not be able to access SmartHub or make any type of payment. Following the update, customers will need to complete the following to log into SmartHub: Mobile SmartHub App: – Update App – select the company “Svalleyec” to log back in. Web Browser: – …
Emotional Support Animals are Now Banned from Tennessee Restaurants
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill into law banning emotional support animals (ESAs) from indoor areas of “food service establishments.” Dogs were already banned inside buildings that prepare or serve food, but the law specifically extends the ban to include emotional support animals. Only trained service dogs, police dogs, and fish in tanks …
Fraud Alert from Mountain Valley Bank
We have a fraud alert to report. Mountain Valley Bank customers have alerted the staff about receiving calls from the bank’s caller ID number. Please be aware that if Mountain Valley Bank contacts a customer, they will not ask for account information over the phone or by email. If you receive any calls, you are …
Tennessee State Parks Host Free Guided Spring Hikes
Tennessee State Parks will host Spring Hikes on Saturday, March 23, the second of the parks’ Signature Hikes series throughout this year. The Spring Hikes are free and guided by park staff, who can highlight the parks’ natural, cultural, and historical features. A full schedule of the Spring Hikes at specific parks is available at …
