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There were no failing health inspection scores in Marion County over the past few weeks for restaurants. Several area public school cafeterias were inspected, all of them scoring a perfect 100… GREAT JOB! And remember, if you have a question or concern about a restaurant, hotel, pool, or gym – call your local health department. …
The City of Stevenson, AL, will be hosting a trunk or treat on Halloween beginning at 5 p.m. The event will take place on Main St. Please call Stevenson City Hall at 256-599-1290 to reserve a spot. Local businesses, churches, and the city sponsor the event.
A replica of the ship Pinta is coming to Chattanooga from November 3-20. The vessel will be docked as a “floating museum” for tours at the Chattanooga Pier. Columbus used the original version of Pinta and was the first ship to sight land on the famous October 12, 1492 voyage. The replica was launched in …
The River Rescue was founded over thirty years ago by a group of environmentalists who decided enough was enough. Motivated by the trash lining the Tennessee River, they started a grassroots effort to make a difference in the Scenic City. Hundreds of volunteers a year across five counties help by donning gloves and litter-grabbers to …
On 9/22/2023 between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM, the Sequatchie County High School will hold its annual homecoming parade. The route covers across the Sequatchie County Schools campus to Hwy 28, north to Rankin Ave, travels north on Rankin Ave to Church St., and ends at Harris Park. There will be a change to the …
The first Glancy Harvest Festival will be held there on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 3 p.m. until dark, featuring food, a live band, prizes, bouncy houses, fireworks, games, watching the Tennessee vs. Alabama game, and more. John Anthony Smith owns the Glancy Sherman Mansion at 4275 Valley View Highway in Sequatchie. This fall, he will …
Sequatchie County Schools have announced that they will be live streaming the 2023 Sequatchie Valley Marching Band Festival this weekend, weather permitting. The event takes place this Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the high school football stadium with the first performance starting at 3:00 PM CDT. The school says the stream will go live via …
tnAchieves, the non-profit association that pairs high school seniors with mentors across the state to help them navigate the process of going to college and connect them with a better future is in need of mentors. The organization needs 6,000 mentors statewide. Locally, in Marion County, 22 mentors are currently needed. Sequatchie County is need …
The Marion County Market will be hosting a special event with a “Halloween Market” on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Jasper that will coincide with the Marion County 40H Chili Cook-Off. The event will take place form 4:00 PMÂ – 8:00 PM CDT on the Marion County Courthouse Square in Jasper. Organizers say this special …
The South Pittsburg High School Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, September 15 at 2:00 PM CDT. The Pirates will be hosting the Lookout Valley Yellowjackets at home in Beene Stadium with kick-off at 7:00 PM CDT. According to SPHS, the parade route will begin at the high school at 7th and Elm and …
