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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Most Beautiful Campus in the Nation is Sewanee
It’s official: In Princeton Review rankings released on Tuesday, the University of the South, better known as Sewanee, has been named the No. 1 Most Beautiful Campus in the nation. This confirms what our students, alumni, and visitors have always known: There’s no other place like it. No other Tennessee, Alabama, or Georgia university or …
Grundy County Man Wins Lawsuit Against Manchester, TN Motel
A Grundy County man was granted over $750,000 this week in Coffee County Circuit Court stemming from an alleged physical assault by a Southern Inn employee and guest last year in Manchester, TN. Court documents say Robert Luna of Grundy County was living at the motel to be closer to his job driving to Murfreesboro …
Custodians Honored by Marion County School Board
The Marion County Schools’ Custodians were recognized Monday night at the monthly board meeting for their dedication and hard work for our staff and students. The Marion County Schools system truly appreciates every single one of you! Not all custodians were available for a picture. Below is a list of all county custodians. JES Charlie …
Major Work This Week at I-75/I-24 Interchange
Drivers traveling near the I-75 and I-24 interchange are advised to anticipate changes in traffic patterns due to upcoming construction scheduled for next week. This work is part of Phase 2 of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s initiative to expand and enhance the heavily trafficked interchange. Construction crews will concentrate on upgrading I-24 East between …
Erlanger Introduces Mobile App
Erlanger has introduced a new mobile app, ErlangerNOW, to assist patients and visitors in navigating its facilities. According to Erlanger, the app provides navigation for its practices, clinics, and parking areas. It includes turn-by-turn directions at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger East Hospital, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, and Erlanger Medical Mall. Additional features include access to …
Tennessee Governor Proposes Changes to SNAP Benefits
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s latest proposal for SNAP benefits would include select prepared foods in the state. Gov. Lee released his plans to “seek federal waivers” on Friday. The proposal is said to ensure SNAP fulfills its promise of supporting healthy eating habits, improving health, and reducing chronic conditions for families with low incomes. The …
Two Charged for Animal Cruelty and Child Neglect in Grundy County
Grundy County sought assistance from the community following a case involving children and numerous animals. Several animals were discovered in unsatisfactory conditions, and investigators have verified that children were also living at the location. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an animal cruelty investigation, resulting in the arrest of Zachariah Nunley and Vera Nunley. …
Burning Bed Causes Home to be Uninhabitable
Friday night at 10:25, Haletown Fire and Rescue was called to a fire inside a residence on Hwy 41 near Chattanooga. Upon arrival, firefighters found a mattress on fire inside a bedroom. Crews quickly extinguished the mattress, but the bedroom and home were deemed uninhabitable due to smoke and water damage. After overhauling and making …
Former Police Officer Receives Probation after Falsifying High School Diploma
A man who submitted a falsified high school diploma to obtain employment as a law enforcement officer has pleaded guilty to the offense. Former Grundy County deputy and Pikeville Police officer Brandon Patterson had been scheduled for a jury trial on July 30, facing four charges: (1) falsifying education and academic records; (2) official misconduct; …
SVEC Workers Help Provide Electricity to Guatemala Villages
A team of 15 electric line workers from Tennessee contributed to providing electricity to two remote villages in Guatemala. Among the participants were Nick Gipson and Daniel Walker, who represented Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC). Over a period of 16 days, the crew constructed two power lines, installing 38 poles and wiring across challenging terrain. …
