The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced that 22 entities will receive $18.9 million in total grant funding to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with alternate-fuel (e.g., propane, natural gas, hybrid) or all-electric vehicles (EVs). The 22 projects will involve the replacement of a total of 81 vehicles with 35 all-electric, …
Savage Gulf State Park will hold two public meetings in March – one virtual and one in-person – seeking input from the public before the park applies for a grant from the Recreational Trails Program. The virtual meeting will be March 4 at 2 p.m. CT, the in-person meeting March 9 at 6:30 p.m. CT. …
Last week, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that a Grundy County resolution restricting quarry locations was an invalid zoning ordinance because it was passed without following the procedural requirements of Tennessee’s County Zoning Act (CZA). The CZA mandates public hearings and planning commission review for zoning ordinances. Grundy County’s Resolution required quarries to be more …
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Local Counties: Bledsoe County: 3.2% in November; 2.9% in December Grundy County: 5.3% in November; 4% …
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 …
