On Sunday night at 10:23 PM CST Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 eastbound MM 161 for a multi-vehicle accident involving a tree fallen on the interstate. Haletown Fire, TDOT, and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office worked together to clear the crashes, then clear the tree from the road. One victim was transported by …
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Serious Motorcycle Crash on Friday in Marion County
On Friday, May 31, 2024, just before 2 PM the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, Jasper Fire, Kimball Fire, Puckett EMS, Life Force, and Marion County Sheriff deputies responded to Highway 41 near Sullivans Landing in the Riverside community for a motorcycle crash with serious injuries. Emergency personnel found the motorcycle driver, Steve Melton from Tracy …
One Boating Death Reported Over Memorial Day Weekend
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports one boating-related fatality during the 2024 Memorial Day holiday weekend. The holiday period extended from 5 p.m. Friday through midnight Monday. The death occurred on Watts Bar Reservoir when 19-year-old Braeden Hartup jumped from a boat and did not resurface. There were boating accidents resulting in injuries across the state …
Area Tennessee County Unemployment Rates Fall
Each of Tennessee’s 95 counties recorded lower unemployment rates in April, and each came in at or below 4.1%, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Bledsoe County had the second-highest jobless rate at 3.9%, which was 0.3 of a percentage point lower than the rate it recorded in …
Vehicle Fire Closed Interstate 24 on Friday
On Friday, at 2:19 PM Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to Interstate 24 at mile marker 160 for a vehicle fire. Haletown firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. The interstate was shut down temporarily while crews battled the fire. There were no injuries to firefighters or the occupants of the vehicle. The pickup truck was a …
2024 National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24; Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participant in the 2024 National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most …
Over 800 Participate in Marion County EMA Hazard Mitigation Survey
Steve Lamb, EMA Director, Marion County, TN, said in a social media post that he would like to thank everyone who participated in our Hazard Mitigation survey in February and March. Lamb said they had over 800 responses. Lamb said, “You have provided meaningful information for updating our Hazard Mitigation Plan. I would also like …
Downed Trees Blocked I-24 on Sunday and Responding Haletown Emergency Vehicle Struck by Another
On Sunday morning at 9:22, Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 EB MM 166 for a tree down across both lanes of traffic. While en route to the downed tree, a driver reportedly pulled out in front of a responding emergency vehicle, striking the truck. No injuries were reported. Haletown Firefighters, along with TDOT …
Haletown Volunteer Fire Department Subscription Available Now
The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department is asking residents within their service area to purchase a yearly subscription. By making a yearly payment, you will be exempt from any service fees from the fire department if services are used. Annual plans consist of residential homes for $35, Rental properties for $15 per unit, Commercial property for …



