The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is assisting a family in their search for 32-year-old Savannah May. According to a social media statement from the department, she was last seen three days ago in the Palmer area, dressed in black pants and a white hoodie. Although the sheriff’s office does not consider May officially “missing,” they …
Category: Grundy County
Grundy County Man Enters Courthouse with Weapon; Facing Multiple Charges
Grundy County deputies arrested a man after he brought an AR-style BB gun into the courthouse and aimed it at an employee. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a “man with a gun” call at the Grundy County Courthouse on Tuesday, February 3. The suspect, identified as Michael Hammond, was seen pointing the …
Area Governments and Fire Departments to Receive
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recipients of the volunteer fire departments 2026 funding. This year a record $20 million will be distributed. The $20 million appropriation for 2026 is the program’s single largest allocation since its inception in 2020. Area departments …
Gas Prices Down Slightly in Tennessee
Despite winter weather affecting a large portion of Tennessee, the state gas price average fell three cents, on average, over last week, according to GasBuddy. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.51 which is a penny less expensive than one month ago and 29 cents less than one year ago. The winter storm that …
Update on Shooting in Grundy County
On Thursday (January 29, 2026), deputies with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting on Chiggertown Loop. After the incident, both the victim and the suspect left the scene. The victim was transported to Erlanger in Dunlap and was later airlifted to Erlanger in Chattanooga, where they remain in the Intensive Care …
Update! Grundy County Shooting Suspect Captured
On Thursday, Grundy County authorities reported a shooting had taken place in Palmer. Suspect Christopher Crabtree went on the run Thursday morning in a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department sent out an alert to the public to be on the look out for Crabtree. Later in the day the sheriff’s department announced …
Alert! Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Searching for Shooting Suspect
Authorities in Grundy County are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a pickup truck believed to be associated with a recent shooting incident. Investigators report that they are seeking a black 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by a male suspect, which was last seen in the Palmer area. The individual is suspected of involvement in a …
Unemployment Rates Drop in Most Tennessee Counties
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. 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%. Unemployment rates decreased from November to …
Survey of Tennessee Drivers Reveals the 3 Most Avoided Winter Roads in the State
Survey of 3,004 drivers. S. Route 441 (Great Smoky Mountains) the most avoided winter route in TN. Infographic showing the most avoided winter routes in the U.S. When winter weather hits, many drivers quietly change their routes – not because certain roads are officially unsafe, but because they feel more stressed, exposed, or unpredictable in …
Rescue at Coalmont OHV
On Sunday afternoon Grundy County Emergency Services responded to an ATV accident on Trail 2 at the Coalmont OHV park. A multi-agency effort involving the EMA, EMS, Sheriff’s Office, Coalmont Fire Department, Dispatch, Constable Kyle Collins, and Shawn Parson resulted in the successful location of an injured individual and three stranded riders. Using specialized rescue …



