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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Marion County Educator Named “Teacher of the Year”
The Marion County Board of Education would like to congratulate Mrs. Ashley Mosley, a kindergarten teacher at Jasper Elementary School. Last week, she was recognized as the grand division winner for East Tennessee. All Teacher of the Year finalists will serve on the department’s Teacher Advisory Council for the duration of the 2025-26 school year. This council …
Two Sequatchie County Students Facing Legal Action for Bullying
Two students at Sequatchie High School are facing legal action in connection with an incident the school district described as “bullying.” The Director of Schools confirmed the matter in a Facebook statement, indicating that charges have been filed with local law enforcement. The Director reiterated the district’s zero-tolerance policy regarding bullying and emphasized the importance …
Local Road Construction Update
MARION COUNTY SR-2 (DIXIE LEE AVE.) Utility Work both directions from LM 30.59 to LM 30.74: Flagger-assisted lane closures on SR-2(Dixie Lee Ave) at the Sullivan’s Landing TWRA Boat ramp. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present through Wednesday from 9 am – 2 …
High School Football Recap
Marion County 33, Brainerd 3. Mason Mays scored 3 times with a 30-yard punt return, a 3-yard run, and an 11-yard rushing TD. Ashton Martin scored on a 1-yard plunge, and Ashton Richards added a 2-yard rushing TD. The Warriors, ranked No. 1 in TSSAA Class 2A, will play at home on Friday as they …
Grundy County Receives $1 Million Grant
After many meetings and being consistent, Grundy County was awarded $1 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging for Miracle on the Mountain. Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park will be located at the intersection of Highways 56 and 108. It is a customized park that allows all children, including those …
It’s Time for High School Football
Marion Co. at Brainerd. You can hear the game on The River 104.9. The Indians travel to Marion County. Bledsoe Co. at Sequatchie Co. Hear the game on Country Roads 93.3. Red Boiling Springs at Grundy Co. Huntland at Whitwell. Check out the Tigers broadcast on the Nickajack Radio Network on the live stream at www.theriver104.9.com. …
Nominations Open Now for “Best in the Sequatchie Valley”
The Best in the Sequatchie Valley — the original reader’s choice awards for Marion County and the Sequatchie Valley are back for 2025, and voting starts soon! SValleyNow.com (Sequatchie Valley Now), along with parent company Tennessee Valley Broadcasting and The River 104.9/WEPG and Country Roads 93.3/WSDQ radio, is proud to announce the return of ‘The Best in …
Grundy County Authorities Asking for the Public’s Help
Grundy County authorities are seeking public assistance following two recent fires. The first incident occurred on August 17, 2025, at 7:39 p.m. The Palmer Fire Department (PFD) responded to a structure fire involving a fifth-wheel camper. Crews arrived and found the camper completely on fire. PFD extinguished the blaze, and the cause remains under investigation. …
Marion County Celebrates Poll Workers Helping Americans Vote
The Marion County Election Commission is proud to join a national movement recognizing the essential role of poll workers in strengthening democracy and ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot with confidence. The “Poll Workers Helping Americans Vote” initiative, launched by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) highlights the vital contributions of election workers …
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Beth Jones Institute of Nursing at Chattanooga State Kimball
Recently, Congressman Scott DesJarlais was in Marion County at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Beth Jones Institute of Nursing at the Chattanooga State Kimball campus. He expressed his gratitude to Mayor David Jackson, Sen. Todd Gardenhire, and all of the faculty and staff at Chattanooga State Community College for their partnership in bringing this …
