Recently, the Grundy County School Board voted to turn down state-funded $2,000 bonuses for teachers. In a special emergency meeting held on Saturday afternoon, only four members of the Grundy County School Board were present. It takes five votes to approve agenda items. The hope of teachers and board members who attended was to reverse the …
Educators in the Grundy County school system will not receive a one-time bonus available to teachers statewide. This decision follows the Grundy County School Board’s approval of a resolution rejecting the $2,000 bonus. The bonus was associated with Governor Bill Lee’s “Education Freedom Act” and required a vote by local school boards to accept the …
On Tuesday morning, a commercial structure fire broke out at Highway 41 Auto in Tracy City. Due to the nature of the building—an active auto repair shop—the fire posed serious risks, including fuel, oil, compressed gases, and other combustible and explosive materials, as well as the oil change pits. The building was heavily damaged. Four …
According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, all but one of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in April. Unemployment rates decreased from March to April in 94 counties, with only Unicoi County reporting an increase. Williamson County recorded the state’s lowest unemployment rate …
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Grundy County should be aware of upcoming roadway activities that will impact traffic. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, and Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time each day, Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the right lane on I-24 East from mile marker …
On May 13, significant damage was reported at the Gruetli-Laager Ball Park in Grundy County. A truck was spotted on video doing extensive vandalism to the playing fields. Upon notification, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office initiated an immediate investigation. As a result, Thomas Privett was identified as the suspect and taken into custody. The estimated …
The following information was provided from www.oakridgeboys.com Theirs has been one of the most distinctive and timeless sounds in the music industry for over 50 years, and now The Oak Ridge Boys are bringing their American Made Farewell Tour across the country for an unforgettable night of entertainment for the entire family. The show will feature many of …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road:Â The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3, leaving both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down and use …
High school graduation dates are set, and here is your list: Marion County May 13 South Pittsburg, Grundy County, and Richard Hardy Memorial May 15 Whitwell, Bledsoe County, and Sequatchie County May 16 North Jackson, AL May 22 St. Andrews/Sewanee May 25 Congratulations to graduates from everyone at Sequatchie Valley Now, The River 104.9, and …
The Caverns Sessions, now entering its 14th season, stands as one of public television’s longest-running and most distinctive music series. Filmed live underground at The Caverns in the Grundy County, TN, town of Pelham, this season will feature tapings spread across several months, offering fans more opportunities to witness the unique energy of a live performance …
