On March 9th, Troy Cash of Coalmont, Tennessee was indicted by the Grundy County Grand Jury on charges of Second-Degree Murder and Manufacture/Sale/Delivery of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl). An investigation conducted by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office determined that Cash allegedly provided fentanyl to an individual, resulting in that person’s death. This case …
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Monday School Threat at Tracy City Elementary Deemed Substantiated
On Monday a potential threat was reported to school administration at Tracy City Elementary over the weekend. Upon receiving the report, school officials immediately began a thorough investigation in coordination with law enforcement. Following the investigation, the threat was determined to be substantiated. In accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) and Grundy County Board of …
Gas Prices Soar
Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, local drivers have observed a consistent increase in gasoline prices. According to GasBuddy, the average price in the area has risen by 52 cents. On Monday afternoon, the statewide average price for gas in Tennessee was $3.04 per gallon. Average prices in Marion County were $3.08, Grundy and …
TDEC Announces Grants Under Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust
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 to Host Public Meetings on Proposed Recreational Trails Program Grant
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. …
Supreme Court Rules Against Grundy County; Tinsley to Continue Operating Quarry
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 …
Unemployment Drops in Most Tennessee Counties
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% …
Illnesses Causing Issues at Grundy County Schools
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 ’70s FM Radio Legends Take The Caverns Outdoor Stage on June 7
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 …
Rescue at Savage Gulf on Sunday
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 …



