Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
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Marion County School Board Sets Special Called Meeting, July Meeting
JASPER, Tenn. — The Marion County Board of Education has scheduled two upcoming meetings, including a special called session later this month and its regular July board meeting. The school board will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, June 25, at noon. The primary purpose of the meeting is to approve end-of-fiscal-year expenditures. The …
South Pittsburg Officials Call Special Meeting for June 17
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — The City of South Pittsburg Board of Mayor and Commissioners has scheduled a special called meeting for Wednesday, June 17, at 4 p.m. CDT at the Senior Citizens Activity Center on Elm Avenue to consider several budgetary and contractual matters. According to the published agenda, city leaders will consider Resolution 1061, …
Tennessee Revenues Exceed Budget Estimates by More Than $227 Million in May
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of May. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today reported that total May tax revenues were $1.9 billion, $227.2 million more than the budgeted estimate and $244.7 million more than May 2025. The total tax growth rate for the month was 14.38 …
VIDEO: South Pittsburg City Meeting – June 9, 2026
Here’s a recording of the City of South Pittsburg’s monthly meeting for June 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Jasper Board Approves New Budget, Selects Building Inspector, Discusses Water Plant Upgrades
JASPER, Tenn. — The Town of Jasper Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the town’s new fiscal year budget, selected a new building inspector, and received updates on several major projects during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The meeting began with a public hearing on Ordinance 453, the 2025-2026 budget amendment, followed by a …
Tennessee Drivers to Face New Registration Requirements Beginning in 2027
Tennessee motorists applying for an initial vehicle registration will soon face new documentation requirements under legislation approved by the Tennessee General Assembly. According to a notice issued by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, Public Chapter 954, passed in 2026, will require applicants seeking an initial registration for a motor vehicle that requires a license plate …
Marion County Highway Department: Ketner Mill Lane Remains Open, County Says
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County Highway Department Superintendent Cory Pickett is pushing back against rumors and concerns surrounding the road around Ketner’s Mill, emphasizing that Ketner Mill Lane remains a county-maintained public road and has not been closed to the public. In a statement released Tuesday, Pickett said the recent closure of public access to …
TVA Considering New Rate Structure as AI Data Center Demand Surges Across Tennessee Valley
The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering changes to the way it charges large industrial customers as electricity demand from AI-driven data centers continues to grow across the region. According to reports, TVA officials recently informed local power companies that the utility is exploring new rate structures aimed at preventing everyday residential customers from absorbing the …
Marion County Commission Handles Jail Expansion Change Orders, Patrol Vehicle Purchase During May Meeting
The Marion County Commission met Tuesday evening, May 26, 2026, at the Lawson Building in Jasper for its regular monthly meeting–a meeting that was quite a bit shorter than most due to several commissioners being absent. The meeting was called to order following an invocation led by Commissioner Rollins and the Pledge of Allegiance. During …
