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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Proposed Bill to make it Easier for Some to Teach
A Tennessee bill that would make it easier for industry experts to become public school teachers has garnered bipartisan support. Still, some educators argue that the state needs to do more to address the growing teacher shortage. The proposed legislation would establish a limited occupational teacher licensure program, enabling industry experts to teach public school …
Update on Sunday’s Huge Wildfire
Crews are continuing to battle a nearly 500-acre wildfire that broke out in Sequatchie County early Sunday afternoon. Rough terrain and weather conditions posed challenges for crews working to contain the fire. Fire Chief Norman Hatfield with the Dunlap Fire Department says the fire was likely started by someone burning leaves at the base of …
Huge Fire on Daus Mountain
On Sunday afternoon, authorities in Sequatchie County reported they were fighting a large fire on Daus Mountain. Fire crews responding: Dunlap Southend West Valley Luminary Crossroads Fredonia Mountain Altamont Palmer Pikeville Whitwell Whitwell Mountain Lusk The Fredonia Volunteer Fire Department issued an evacuation order for the Bluff View area and the Fredonia Mountain Nature Resort. …
Missing Grundy County Man Found Deceased Sunday Morning
Sunday morning, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office recovered human remains in a wooded area of Fiery Gizzard Recreation Area inside the South Cumberland State Park. The remains have been positively identified as those of Tyler Curtis, a resident of Tracy City who was reported missing in late February. This remains an active investigation. While foul …
Fatal Crash in Dunlap
At 3:38 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a single-vehicle accident on Hwy 127 (Rankin Avenue) near Seminole Drive. Firefighters arrived and found the vehicle occupied by a driver and passenger. Both were extricated from the car. Dunlap Fire reports that the unnamed driver did not survive the …
Dunlap Political Forum set for April 7
Being an informed voter is just as important as casting a vote. To support you as an informed voter, THRIVE Sequatchie and the Sequatchie County-Dunlap Chamber of Commerce are hosting a facilitated “Meet the Candidate Forum.” Candidates for Mayor and City Commissioners will be available at the Courthouse from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, …
Concrete Repairs Prompt Weekend Lane Closures on Interstate 75/24 in Hamilton County
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement weekend lane closures on I-75 …
Blood Assurance Declares Emergency Need for Donors
Blood Assurance is facing an emergency blood shortage, with only a half-day’s supply of multiple blood types remaining. While donations are down, hospitals are simultaneously experiencing an increased demand for blood, creating a dire need for donors. “I can’t stress enough how vital it is for people to step up and donate immediately,” said Garry …
Gov. Lee wants Tennessee to Host Super Bowl in 2029
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has submitted a “letter of interest” expressing his desire to host the 2029 Super Bowl at the new Nissan Stadium in Nashville. According to Lee, the “world-class facility will make Tennessee the top destination for the nation’s biggest events—from the Super Bowl to the Final Four & beyond.” The new Nissan …
Dunlap Couple Facing Charges in Florida
A couple from Dunlap, Tennessee, was arrested on March 14 in Polk County, Florida, for vehicle theft and drug possession. Polk County deputies were conducting a traffic stop and discovered that the 2009 white Nissan Murano had been stolen. The occupants were identified as Aaron Waters and Brooke Leon. The Nissan had been reported stolen …
