TRACY CITY, Tenn. — An off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper is facing multiple felony charges following a crash, vehicle pursuit, and shooting that occurred earlier this month near Tracy City. As SValleyNow previously reported, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called in to investigate an incident involving an off-duty trooper on June 2 at the …
Once again, Manchester, Tennessee, will host the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which is one of the most popular live music events in the country. Since 2002, the event has featured a diverse assortment of performers on a 700-acre Middle Tennessee farm that becomes the temporary home for thousands from across the country. Over …
SEWANEE, Tenn. — Following up on a story we brought you previously, authorities say skeletal remains discovered in the Sewanee area are believed to be those of a Monteagle man who had been missing since mid-May. The Monteagle Police Department had asked for the public’s help on May 20 in locating 29-year-old Kurt McConnell, who …
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing one of its detectives for achieving a significant milestone in forensic investigations and criminal justice training. According to the sheriff’s office, Detective Avery McGinness recently completed the highly regarded 10-week National Forensic Academy in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. McGinness is the first member of the …
Motorists traveling through Marion County should be prepared for overnight lane closures on Interstate 24 West going up Monteagle Mountain beginning tonight as work continues on the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s ongoing rockfall mitigation project there. According to TDOT, crews will be working on I-24 West between mile markers 137 and 138 over the next …
Families in the are encouraged to apply now for enrollment in the Sequatchie Valley Head Start program for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The program, which has served local children and families for more than 30 years, is currently accepting applications from qualifying families throughout the region. Head Start provides early childhood education and school …
TRACY CITY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving an off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper that occurred Monday night in Tracy City. According to preliminary information, the incident happened in the area of Colyar Street. Authorities say an off-duty trooper was involved in a shooting that left …
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — A project years in the making is nearing completion as Grundy County prepares to open what is being billed as the largest inclusive playground in Tennessee. “Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park,” located near the junction of Highways 56 and 108 in Coalmont, will welcome families as it opens to …
Tennesseans will once again have the opportunity to fish license-free across the state during the annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6. The event, organized by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, allows both residents and visitors of all ages to fish in Tennessee’s public waters without purchasing a fishing license for the …
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 …
