Kimball News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Kimball and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities including Battle Creek.
Once again, Manchester, Tennessee, will host the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which is one of the most popular live music events in the country. Since 2002, the event has featured a diverse assortment of performers on a 700-acre Middle Tennessee farm that becomes the temporary home for thousands from across the country. Over …
UPDATE — 6/8/26 @ 11:44am: The Marion County Sheriff’s Department says a missing 16-year-old who was the subject of a public search has been located safe and sound. According to the sheriff’s department, the teen has been found and is safe. Authorities announced the update Monday and thanked the public for its assistance and concern …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimbal monthly meeting for June 2026. You can view these meetings and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
Motorists traveling along U.S. Highway 72 between Kimball and South Pittsburg experienced significant delays Friday afternoon following reports of two separate traffic crashes in the area. According to comments from local residents on social media, one of the wrecks occurred near Andy’s convenience store, while a second crash was reported closer to the Interstate 24 …
Families in the are encouraged to apply now for enrollment in the Sequatchie Valley Head Start program for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The program, which has served local children and families for more than 30 years, is currently accepting applications from qualifying families throughout the region. Head Start provides early childhood education and school …
The Jasper Highlands Fire Department has unveiled a newly redesigned website aimed at making information and resources more accessible to residents of the Jasper Highlands community. According to a recent announcement from the department, the new website, located at jasperhighlandsfd.com, features improved navigation, expanded information, and additional resources designed to help answer questions about the …
Tennessee utility customers now have additional protections as a new state law aimed at addressing the growing impact of large-scale data centers officially takes effect. The legislation comes as Tennessee continues to see significant growth in data center development driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and other technology-related industries. Lawmakers say the goal is to …
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 29, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score in Marion County was a 92 and 93 in …
Tennesseans will once again have the opportunity to fish license-free across the state during the annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6. The event, organized by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, allows both residents and visitors of all ages to fish in Tennessee’s public waters without purchasing a fishing license for the …
New research shows the Chattanooga area continues attracting new residents from across the country — with California now serving as the top source of out-of-state newcomers moving into the region. And while much of the attention often centers on Hamilton County and Chattanooga itself, the migration trend is also having a growing impact right here …
