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Category: Cagle Mountain

Local Area School Calendars for 2026-2027 School Year

July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …

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Two Killed, Four Injured in Cagle Mountain Crash Last Friday

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee Highway Patrol investigators say a crash we reported on previously that shut down Highway 111 on Cagle Mountain last week claimed the lives of two people and injured four others. According to THP, the two-vehicle crash occurred just after 2 p.m. on June 19 along TN-8 on Cagle Mountain. Investigators …

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Crash on Cagle Mountain Closes Highway 111 Friday, Prompts Medical Helicopter Response

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. — A serious motor vehicle crash on Cagle Mountain Friday afternoon, June 19, led to the temporary closure of Highway 111, multiple medical helicopter responses, and power outages for residents in the area. Emergency responders were dispatched shortly after 2:30 p.m. to the crash scene near the Cagle Mountain Trading Post on …

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Sequatchie Valley Conservatives Hosting Candidate Forum in Dunlap June 13

DUNLAP, Tenn. — Voters in Sequatchie County and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to meet candidates seeking public office during an upcoming community event hosted by the Sequatchie Valley Conservatives. The organization has announced its “Spotlight on the Candidates” event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Dunlap. Organizers say the event is designed …

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UPDATE: Tennessee Highway Patrol Identifies Victim in Fatal Highway 111 Crash

Updating a story we brought you earlier, the Tennessee Highway Patrol has now released additional information regarding the fatal crash that closed Highway 111 on Cagle Mountain Monday morning following notification. of family. According to THP, the crash occurred around 10 a.m. on June 8. Investigators say 19-year-old James W. Coulson Jr. was driving a …

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Three People Injured in Sequatchie County Crash

On May 1, 2026, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) was dispatched at 4:10pm hours to a reported motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 399 and State Route 111. Personnel reported a two-vehicle accident with airbag deployment, no entrapment, and three patients with minor injuries. Patients were evaluated on scene by Puckett EMS. Sequatchie …

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Rollover Crash on Cagle Mountain

On Tuesday night at 9:02 pm, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported one-vehicle rollover crash with possible entrapment on Highway 111, just south of Dollar General. CVFD arrived on scene and reported a single-vehicle rollover with all occupants out of the vehicle and no entrapment. According to witnesses, the vehicle struck TDOT …

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Volunteer Fire Departments Hurting from High Fule Prices

Rising fuel costs are presenting significant challenges for volunteer fire departments. Budgetary concerns are now requiring firefighters in some areas to cover operational expenses personally when responding to emergency calls. For example, Haletown Fire and Rescue in Marion County can spend up to $100 on diesel for each operation, which places a considerable financial strain …

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Cagle Fire Department Responds to Vehicle Fire

At 8:55 on Saturday night, Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) reported to truck fire on State Route 8. Upon investigation, crews located an electrical fire within the engine compartment. The fire was quickly contained on the firewall and vehicle wiring harness. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) responded or their …

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Friday Truck Fire on Hwy 399

On Friday, February 13, a truck fire occurred on Highway 399 in Sequatchie County. The Cagle Mountain Fire Department responded at approximately 2:40pm to reports of a vehicle fire and arrived to find the truck fully involved. The fire was spreading into the adjacent tree line. Crews requested mutual aid from the Fredonia Fire Department …

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