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Category: Grundy County

Drug Take Back Day is April 27

On Earth Day, Tennessee American Water is encouraging residents to participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern time zone. Customers are asked to drop off unwanted medications at approved regional collection sites for incineration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s …

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Job Opening in Law Enforcement

Apply at the Grundy County Detention Center. Applications can be picked up at the front window Monday through Friday, 8 AM-4 PM.

Man Charged after Crash Shuts Down I-24 on Monteagle Mountain

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has charged 60-year-old Thomas Carl Storch of Texas after a multi-vehicle accident on I-24 in Grundy County Wednesday morning. The crash occurred around 6 AM and caused traffic to be stopped on the east and west sides of the mountain for a period of time near mile marker 132. The THP’s …

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Solar Eclipse has Come and Gone; Next Up 2044

The solar eclipse took place Monday afternoon. The moon covered the sun at around 91% in our area, and many gathered outside to witness the phenomenon. The partial eclipse began around 12:45 PM CT and ended just after 3 PM. We also had a solar eclipse in 2017, but the next event will not occur …

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Lockdown at Grundy County High School on Monday

Grundy County High School was placed on lockdown on Monday, April 8th, at approximately 10 am. This was due to suspicion that a student had a gun on campus. This prompted a verbal exchange between students in the hallway during a class change. All students, faculty, and staff at GCHS were immediately placed in lockdown. …

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Large Drug Bust in Tracy City

On Thursday (04/04/2024), the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and the Tracy City Police Department executed a search warrant on Lockhart Town Road in Tracy City. Susan Stephens and Michael Layne were taken into custody after a search of the residence. During the search, a stolen 4-wheeler was found outside the home. Inside the residence, four …

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Wanted Man has been Arrested

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday the arrest of a wanted man. Gage Reeves was wanted for questioning about several thefts and burglaries. He also had active felony warrants for Theft and Violation of Probation. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office thanks the 12th Judicial Drug Task Force and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office …

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Unemployment Drops in All 95 Counties

More Tennesseans started the second month of 2024 on the job as employment improved across the state in February. According to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, every county recorded lower unemployment rates for the month. All 95 counties showed an improved unemployment situation compared to their revised January numbers. …

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National Cornbread Pageant Winners

The National Cornbread Pageant was held on Saturday. Various age competitions were held for Girls ages 2 to 18 years old. Young ladies were welcomed to compete live in Marion, Grundy, Sequatchie, Hamilton, Franklin, Dade Co., GA, and Jackson County, AL. Winners: Baby Miss-Clarabelle Bailey Tiny Miss-Shelby Lowe Little Miss-Madelyn Dotson Junior Miss-Mackenzie Brooks Teen …

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Grundy County Man Wanted for Questioning about Thefts and Burglaries

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office needs assistance in locating Gage Reeves. He is wanted for questioning about several thefts and burglaries. Reeves has active felony warrants out of Grundy County for Theft and Violation of Probation. If you have any information, please get in touch with Investigator Avery McGinness at 931-383-0770 or amcginness@gc-sheriff.com