Kimball News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Kimball and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities including Battle Creek.
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 18, 2026. And there’s good news for local diners — no failing scores were reported during this latest …
The Marion County Board of Education recognized a group of student-athletes on Monday evening for their participation in the annual Sequatchie Valley Special Olympics event, held Friday, May 8, at Bledsoe County High School. During the board’s monthly meeting on May 11, 2026, members honored the student athletes ranging from grades kindergarten through 12th grade …
The Tennessee Valley Authority says area lakes remain open for recreational use despite unusually low water levels across the region. TVA officials say ongoing dry weather conditions and below-average rainfall have contributed to reduced water elevations at several lakes throughout the Tennessee Valley. Even with the lower levels, officials stress that lakes remain accessible for …
Graduation season is underway across the region as high schools in Marion, Sequatchie, and Grundy counties, along with several Northeast Alabama schools, prepare to honor the Class of 2026 during ceremonies throughout May. In Marion County: Whitwell High School will hold its graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM CDT at Earl Condra Stadium. …
Drivers across the area are seeing a sharp increase in fuel prices this week as the average cost of gasoline continues to rise. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Chattanooga increased by 18.9 cents over the past week, bringing the local average to approximately $2.74 per gallon. The …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimbal monthly meeting for May 2026. You can view these meetings and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
The Marion County Election Commission is preparing for election on Tuesday. Two of the largest campaigns are up on the Republican cite for sheriff and county mayor. Click on the link to see each precinct’s ballot. Look for any other election sites by going to for your search election. https://marionvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marion-2026P-Newspaper.pdf
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 141.5 to MM 157.8:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/30/26 – 05/06/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing shoulder in the East bound direction. West bound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound …
Goodwill is hosting a hiring event on Thursday, April 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Goodwill store at 361 Kimball Crossing Drive in Kimball. The event will offer participants the opportunity to have an on-site interview for positions at the Goodwill store and donation center. “We offer full-time team members a generous …
According to AAA on Monday afternoon, gas prices some local counties have fallen a few pennies per gallon with some remaining near the same as last week. In Marion County the average price per gallon is $3.60. Sequatchie County is at $3.81, Grundy County $3.60, Hamilton County $3.62, Bledsoe County $3.82. Overall in Tennessee the …
