The Grundy County School system has announced their schools will be on virtual learning February 13- February 18 because of illness. A large number of students and staff members have been absent leading to the decision to go virtual. All students received food for five days; this includes 5 items for breakfast and 5 for …
Four cornerstone bands of 1970s radio take the stage at The Caverns Outdoor Amphitheater on June 7 as Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League, Firefall, and Orleans bring their harmony-rich hits to the Tennessee countryside. Set at the base of the Cumberland Plateau, The Caverns Amphitheater in Pelham, TN, offers a natural, open-air setting where rolling hills rise behind the stage and music carries …
A multi-agency technical rescue took place at Savage Gulf on Sunday. A 38-year-old male sustained an approximate 50-foot fall while hiking the Savage Gulf Trail. The incident triggered an extensive multi-agency rescue operation. Thanks to the seamless coordination and swift action of the Grundy County Emergency Services, the individual was successfully extracted from …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is assisting a family in their search for 32-year-old Savannah May. According to a social media statement from the department, she was last seen three days ago in the Palmer area, dressed in black pants and a white hoodie. Although the sheriff’s office does not consider May officially “missing,” they …
Grundy County deputies arrested a man after he brought an AR-style BB gun into the courthouse and aimed it at an employee. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a “man with a gun” call at the Grundy County Courthouse on Tuesday, February 3. The suspect, identified as Michael Hammond, was seen pointing the …
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recipients of the volunteer fire departments 2026 funding. This year a record $20 million will be distributed. The $20 million appropriation for 2026 is the program’s single largest allocation since its inception in 2020. Area departments …
Despite winter weather affecting a large portion of Tennessee, the state gas price average fell three cents, on average, over last week, according to GasBuddy. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.51 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 29 cents less than one year ago. The winter storm that …
On Thursday (January 29, 2026), deputies with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting on Chiggertown Loop. After the incident, both the victim and the suspect left the scene. The victim was transported to Erlanger in Dunlap and was later airlifted to Erlanger in Chattanooga, where they remain in the Intensive Care …
On Thursday, Grundy County authorities reported a shooting had taken place in Palmer. Suspect Christopher Crabtree went on the run Thursday morning in a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department sent out an alert to the public to be on the look out for Crabtree. Later in the day the sheriff’s department announced …
Authorities in Grundy County are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a pickup truck believed to be associated with a recent shooting incident. Investigators report that they are seeking a black 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by a male suspect, which was last seen in the Palmer area. The individual is suspected of involvement in a …
