A severe storm hit Grundy County early Sunday morning, causing significant damage. Several roadways were shut down due to downed trees and power lines in Tracy City, Monteagle, White City, and Pelham areas. Several structures suffered heavy damage. Multiple Fire, EMS, EMA, Police, utility workers, and volunteers worked to reopen roadways and restore power. While …
More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month, as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates. Marion County’s unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in January and fell to 4.1 percent in February. Grundy County is down from 4.8 to 4 percent. Hamilton County dropped from 3.5 to …
On Monday, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hit-and-run incident at the intersection of Rock Avenue and Main Street in Palmer, Tennessee. An individual riding a bicycle, later identified as Bobby Dan Green of Palmer, was struck by a vehicle that subsequently fled the scene. Tragically, Mr. Green succumbed to his injuries. The …
On March 29, 2025, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Fire Chief Jared Meeks regarding a suspicious fire at Palmer Market in Palmer, Tennessee. A coordinated investigation was launched immediately by Patrol Deputies, the Criminal Investigation Division, and Constable Kyle Collins. Through this joint effort, the suspect was identified as Nicholas Callahan. The …
The National Cornbread Festival will hold registration for their annual pageant this Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST. Registration will be held at 221 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg, TN. If you’re looking for a pageant that gives contestants a chance to showcase their natural beauty and personality on stage, then …
On Sunday afternoon, authorities in Sequatchie County reported they were fighting a large fire on Daus Mountain. Fire crews responding: Dunlap Southend West Valley Luminary Crossroads Fredonia Mountain Altamont Palmer Pikeville Whitwell Whitwell Mountain Lusk The Fredonia Volunteer Fire Department issued an evacuation order for the Bluff View area and the Fredonia Mountain Nature Resort. …
Sunday morning, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office recovered human remains in a wooded area of Fiery Gizzard Recreation Area inside the South Cumberland State Park. The remains have been positively identified as those of Tyler Curtis, a resident of Tracy City who was reported missing in late February. This remains an active investigation. While foul …
Clean-up operations are ongoing in Grundy County following the powerful storms that swept through the area over the weekend. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has completed a damage assessment, with 13 confirmed residential structures affected. Numerous other buildings, including outbuildings and carports, were damaged or destroyed. According to the National Weather Service, straight-line winds reaching …
Intense storms pounded the area from late Friday night through Saturday evening. Heavy rainfall was felt throughout the region. Flash flooding occurred, and strong winds caused damage. The National Weather Service confirmed that straight-line winds were measured at 90mph in the Grundy County town of Palmer. The Palmer Fire Department thanked the fire departments that …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced a special operation on Friday targeting all of Interstate 24 in the state. Operation Impact I-24 launches at 12 a.m. Friday and runs through 11:59 p.m. Friday to reduce traffic deaths. Other agencies will join THP to target enforcement on I-24 from the Kentucky state line to the Georgia …
