New details emerged Monday in the brutal killing of a Sequatchie County woman. A judge heard new evidence in the case against David Gardiner and his teenage stepson, Gabriel Vilchez — both charged in the death of 47-year-old Silvia Vilchez. Deputies discovered her burned remains earlier this year in Sequatchie County. Investigators say the teen …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office needs assistance with locating a missing person. 61-year-old Terry Alan Zeallear was last seen on October 15th in Grundy County and has not been seen or heard from since. If you know of Terry’s whereabouts, please contact Chief Brown at 931-313-1188 or Detective McGinness at 931-383-0770.
Dunlap Fire Department responded to a two car motor vehicle accident on Highway 111 southbound above the scenic overlook with entrapment at 4:20 PM on Tuesday. Both southbound lanes were blocked both by the wreckage of two trucks and emergency vehicles. Firefighters used Hurst eDRAULIC tools to extricate the driver of one of trucks by …
What: Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers that are actively hiring. When: Tuesday, November 25, 11:00am to 3:00pm Central Why it matters: This event accelerates veteran hiring by translating military experience into civilian opportunity—delivering fast access to decision-makers across various industries. To learn more about RecruitMilitary, visit: https://recruitmilitary.com/ NATIONAL VIRTUAL CAREER …
This week marks round three in the TSSAA Tennessee High School football playoffs and two local teams remain in the running for a shot at their turn in the BlueCross Bowl in a few weeks at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. Last week, the Class 1A South Pittsburg Pirates knocked Oliver Springs out of the race …
Update – 8:30 AM CST 11/19/25: Sequatchie County Sheriff Bill Phillips says no one was seriously injured in an early morning crash on Wednesday involving a log truck on Highway 111 Southbound near the Sequatchie-Hamilton County line. The accident occurred around 5:00 AM CST and forced the highway to be completely closed to traffic for …
Friends of The Park of Sequatchie County is inviting local non-profits, businesses, and community members to join their efforts. At their November meeting, they agreed to donate $2,000 to the Sequatchie County Fellowship of Churches and Food Bank, which will help provide food to residents in need. Currently, the food bank cannot buy meat from …
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative reminds everyone that winter storms can cause power outages to occur quickly. A ready emergency kit helps keep your household safe until power returns. Include these essentials in a weather-resistant bin: Flashlights or headlamps for each person, plus extra batteries. Portable phone chargers, a car charger, and at least one fully …
Marion County 35, South Greene 0: The Warriors scored two TDs on defense and three more on offense. Brayden Pickett returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown, and Mason Mays scooped up a fumble and took it 29 yards to the end zone. Mays added another touchdown rushing. Third-ranked Marion will host fifth-ranked Gordonsville (12-0) …
During a visit to Dunlap on Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee says Tennessee families relying on SNAP benefits should see full payments restored soon — possibly by Monday. Lee said that partial benefits have already been distributed to Tennessee households after the state applied for emergency approval on Tuesday night. The Tennessee Department of Human Services confirms partial …
