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Category: Grundy County

Ross Family Liquidation Auction in Whitwell Jan. 20 presented by RLM Land and Auction

THE FOLLOWING IS A PAID COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Many Generations of Farm Equipment & More!! Ross Family Liquidation Auction Saturday, January 20th, 2024 at 9:00 am CST 2009 W Francis Springs Rd Whitwell, TN 37397 1996 Blue 379 Peterbilt, N-14 Cummins, Miles Showing: 1,564,354; Trans Eatonfuller 15 SP, Double over, Vin:1XP-5D69X-2-TD420657 John Deere 6500 Sprayer, 60’ …

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Top Baby Names in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Health released its top baby names for 2023 on Wednesday. Top 5 Baby Girl Names in Tennessee Charlotte Olivia Amelia Emma Ava   Top 5 Baby Boy Names in Tennessee Liam Oliver James Noah Elijah

Former Local Police Officer Used Fake Diploma to Get Jobs

The Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy has received an anonymous complaint about a former area police officer. The complaint said that Brandon Patterson paid for his diploma on Amazon. The former Pikeville police officer and Grundy County Sheriff’s Deputy was found to have used a fake high school diploma to get his jobs. An investigator …

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Ask the Doctor: Ring in the New Year with No Pain after Meals

Q: I’m having abdominal pain after enjoying my favorite meals this holiday season (candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup). Should I see a doctor? Asking for a friend – signed, Buddy the Elf A: If you’re feeling a little bloated after those extra helpings of dressing, dessert, or spaghetti with crushed Pop-Tarts, that’s perfectly …

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FARM Cost Share Second Round Recipients Announced

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is announcing the second round of recipients for the Tennessee Forestry, Agriculture, and Rural Markets (FARM) cost-share program. The FARM cost share is aimed at stabilizing and strengthening the agriculture and forestry supply chain. In this second round, $13.35 million was awarded to 18 agricultural, food, forestry, and nonprofit …

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One Month Away from the Food City and Starbucks Openings

It was announced during last week’s Town of Kimball board meeting that two businesses are moving toward opening dates. Food City plans a soft public opening on February 6 from 5 to 7 PM. Food City’s grand opening will be February 7. 176 people will be employed at the store. Also, Tony Roma’s restaurant is …

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Franklin State Forest Re-Opens Three Roads

Following months of restoration of damaged roads and trails in Franklin State Forest, the Forest will re-open three roads to motorized vehicles on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. In March of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry instituted temporary restrictions to assess the damage caused by off-road vehicles driven in restricted areas. This …

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Beware of Conman Stealing Cars

On Tuesday, a subject used the name Roy Miller to test drive a Silver 2005 Dodge Stratus from a resident of Palmer, TN. The subject did not return the vehicle after the test drive. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department took a report, sending information to the surrounding counties. After receiving the BOLO, Franklin County authorities …

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Students can take a Virtual Field Trip through the Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains allows educators to bring their students on a virtual field trip to the national park. The park offers free distance learning programs for K-12 classrooms and home-schooled students nationwide through February. Several different seminar-style virtual Smokies-themed programs are available this winter. A complete list of virtual programs is available on the …

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Possible Manure Plant Stirring up a Stink in Grundy County

A potential chicken manure plant in the Grundy County community of Pelham, TN, would use 300 pounds of chicken manure daily to produce biofuel that can power things like your home and vehicles. The plants are called biodigesters, and the methane is piped through natural gas pipelines. According to a report from News Channel 9 …

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