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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Pikeville Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Facing Charges
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. On August 8, 2024, at the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI agents began investigating allegations involving Jeremy Wayne Newcome (DOB: 12/26/1976). The investigation revealed that Newcome, while off-duty, responded …
National Cornbread Festival Holding Second Registration for Pageant
The National Cornbread Festival will hold registration for their annual pageant this Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST. Registration will be held at 221 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg, TN. If you’re looking for a pageant that gives contestants a chance to showcase their natural beauty and personality on stage, then …
Latest on Sequatchie County Fire
Firemen have battled a nearly 500-acre wildfire that broke out in Sequatchie County early Sunday afternoon. The fire was nearing 100% contained on Monday late 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 …
Crash on I-24 in Monteagle
On Saturday afternoon, Monteagle Fire & Rescue responded to a crash with injuries and a potential car fire on Interstate 24 eastbound, just past the second runaway truck ramp. Upon arrival, emergency responders noticed a small fire in the engine compartment. This was extinguished. Everyone was out of the vehicle upon arrival, but multiple people …
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, …
