The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all the region’s 24 counties in preparation for winter, and crews have readied snowplows and brine trucks. “Our salt bins are stocked, our equipment is prepared, and our …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a phone scam. Scammers call individuals claiming to be from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division, using names like “Garry Higgins” or “Kevin Higgins.” They tell people they have an outstanding warrant and need to take immediate action. This is a scam. The Grundy …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is asking everyone to be on the lookout for a missing teen. Samuel Kayden Keith Westerfield left his home in East Ridge, Tennessee on New Years Eve. According to GCSO, he is suspected to be making his way to Palmer, Tennessee / Grundy County, where he is originally from. …
Grundy County Investigators and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are still investigating the Palmer School fire that occurred on Sunday afternoon, October 27. Any tips that lead to the arrest of a suspect can earn a $5,000 cash reward. Call 1-800-762-3017 with this information. Previous Report: On Sunday afternoon, October 27, at approximately 3:43, the Palmer …
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that 91 of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5% for November, with rates decreasing in 17 counties. Moore and Williamson counties recorded the state’s lowest unemployment rates for November at 2.6%. Bledsoe County rose from 5.1% to 5.4. Grundy County dropped from …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn the community about a phone scam. Scammers call individuals claiming to be from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division, using names like “Garry Higgins” or “Kevin Higgins. ” They tell people they have an outstanding warrant and need immediate action. This is a scam. The Grundy …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for the Booze It and Lose It campaign to increase impaired driving enforcement from December 13, 2024, to January 1, 2025. THSO’s statewide Booze It and Lose It campaign is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Drive Sober or …
A devastating fire at a motel in Monteagle has left nearly 40 residents displaced and uncertain about their future. The fire started around 10 on Thursday night at the Mountain Inn. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames in the eastern part of the structure and throughout the entire roof. Residents evacuated safely, with no …
Tis the season for Shopping! Unfortunately, it is also the season for fraud and scams. Citizens Tri-County Bank warns its customers and others to PLEASE DO NOT Respond to or interact with unsolicited e-mail, text, or phone messages that ask you to click a link or provide personal information. When in doubt, call your bank …
The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All county health departments in Tennessee provide free flu vaccines to the public, with hours and location information available at health.tn.gov/local. All six months and older Tennesseans are …
