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.
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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 …
Orange Grove Center’s Dr. Rick Rader Speaking at United Nations on World Down Syndrome Day
On Thursday, March 21, Chattanooga’s Orange Grove Center’s Director of the Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center, Dr. Rick Rader, will address the United Nations at its headquarters in New York City. Each year, March 21 commemorates World Down Syndrome Day, the date of 3/21 reflecting that Down syndrome occurs when a person’s genetics contain a …
Jasper Highlands Benefit Golf Tournament May15-17
Last year’s Jasper Highlands Open Golf Tournament raised $16,250! After discussions with school counselors who know the children’s needs, the money was distributed evenly to Marion County Schools. Through this event, they provided gifts for nearly 100 students at Whitwell Schools, Jasper Elementary, and South Pittsburg Elementary, and they donated 100 comforter sets and pillows …
Dunlap’s Valley Fest is May 4 & 5
Valley Fest is a two-day Family Festival in the heart of Dunlap. This annual event features a Carnival, Food, Crafts and Artisans, and fantastic Music. This is the 12th year for Valley Fest, and this year’s event will be held on May 4 and 5. May 4 headliner is Kentucky Headhunters. May 5 is T.G. …
Tennessee American Water has Helpful Tips for Customers during Fix a Leak Week 2024
Tennessee American Water is dropping helpful tips to customers during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fix a Leak Week 2024. Fix a Leak Week will be observed this week, March 18-24. The national campaign held by the EPA raises awareness about leaks and other water issues that contribute to water waste within homes and …
Pell City Alabama Man Remains Missing after his 18-Wheeler Located in Monteagle
Jallen Allen, a 27-year-old man from Pell City, Alabama, is missing after his 18-wheeler was found abandoned at the Pilot Truck Stop in Monteagle, TN, on February 29, 2024. He has not been heard from since he left Alabama on February 27. According to Missing People in America, Allen is a 27-year-old black male. He …
Truck Fire Shuts Down Highway in Dunlap
On Thursday, 3/14/2024, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on SR 111/8 just below the waterfall’s pull-off. A pickup, towing a trailer loaded with a truck, caught fire going up the mountain. The incident required closing the highway while firefighters extinguished the fire. Dunlap Fire and Sequatchie County EMA, Cagle VFD, Sequatchie …



