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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Paving Prompts Lane Closures on Interstate 24 in Three Counties
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Grundy, Marion, and Coffee Counties should know about upcoming roadway activities impacting traffic. On April 9, 2025, and Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will perform rolling roadblocks on I-24 East to perform pavement repairs from mile marker …
April is Donate Life Month in Marion County
Marion County Mayor David Jackson has proclaimed April as Donate Life Month in Marion County. Donate Life Tennessee greatly appreciates the support of Mayor Jackson and the efforts of Marion County Clerk Joanie Spangler and her staff in promoting organ donor awareness and encouraging their community to register as donors. Take one minute to make …
Authorities Continue to Survey Damage from Storms in Grundy County
The Grundy County Emergency Management Agency, Tracy City Mayor, and Grundy County Mayor were out again Monday with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to survey the damage from the severe weekend storms. In addition, they will be out again on Tuesday, with the National Weather Service to conduct another assessment to determine whether straight-line winds …
New Response Team Dedicated to Combating Wildfires
The Chattanooga Fire Department has introduced a new response team dedicated to combating wildfires throughout the state of Tennessee. According to the CFD, this initiative is in response to the increasing severity and frequency of wildfires within the state. The department states that the Wildland Fire Team is a specialized unit, similar to the Swiftwater …
Severe Weather Hits Whiteside Area
On Sunday, just after 3:00 a.m. Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to HWY 134 in Whiteside with a report of several trees down. Upon arrival, due to the immense size of the trees, Jasper Highlands Fire Department and the Tennessee Department of Transportation responded to the scene. After 5 1/2 hours of hard work, Hwy …
Local Firefighters Receive Special Training
On Saturday, nearly 20 firefighters from the Jasper Highlands Fire Department, Haletown Fire and Rescue, and Signal Mountain Fire Department completed the final day of training for the 32-hour Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS) course, which focused on safely removing injured people trapped in wrecked vehicles. The firemen received extensive hands-on practice using the …
Strong Storm (Possible Tornado) Strikes Grundy County
A severe storm hit Grundy County early Sunday morning, causing significant damage. Several roadways were shut down due to downed trees and power lines in Tracy City, Monteagle, White City, and Pelham areas. Several structures suffered heavy damage. Multiple Fire, EMS, EMA, Police, utility workers, and volunteers worked to reopen roadways and restore power. While …
Chattanooga is North America’s First National Park City
Chattanooga has been named the first National Park City in North America by the National Park City Foundation. This grassroots movement aims to make cities greener, healthier, and wilder. Chattanooga will prioritize connecting people to the outdoors, a key aspect of its identity. To celebrate, an event will be held on Saturday, April 19th, from …
Local Unemployment Rates Fall in February
More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month, as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates. Marion County’s unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in January and fell to 4.1 percent in February. Grundy County is down from 4.8 to 4 percent. Hamilton County dropped from 3.5 to …
It’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
On Tuesday, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and its partners enforced the Hands-Free Law in observance of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Report texting or driving dangers by dialing *THP (847) hands-free or asking a passenger to call. Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law bans holding a cell phone or mobile device. Violations add points to your driving …
