meadows-homes-mcminnville

Category: Kimball

Kimball News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Kimball and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities including Battle Creek.

Fire Alarm at Jasper Highlands

Early Monday morning at 1:30 am, during the severe thunderstorm, Jasper Highlands Fire Department to a fire alarm at a home on Jasper Highlands Boulevard. Upon arrival, firemen used thermal imaging cameras to look for a hidden fire and ultimately located no fire. The investigation showed that the fire alarm was apparently triggered by rainwater …

Continue reading

Gas Prices Soar

Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, local drivers have observed a consistent increase in gasoline prices. According to GasBuddy, the average price in the area has risen by 52 cents. On Monday afternoon, the statewide average price for gas in Tennessee was $3.04 per gallon. Average prices in Marion County were $3.08, Grundy and …

Continue reading

VIDEO: Town of Kimball City Meeting – March 5, 2026

Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimball’s City Meeting for March 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.      

Inmate Dies at Marion County Jail

Sequatchie Valley Now has learned that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is looking into the death of a Marion County inmate. The inmate has been identified as 46-year-old Clifford Ray Rector Jr., who died while in custody at the Marion County Jail. He was being held on a charge of Criminal Trespass by Kimball …

Continue reading

Unemployment Drops in Most Tennessee Counties

All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new 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%. Local Counties: Bledsoe County: 3.2% in November; 2.9% in December Grundy County: 5.3% in November; 4% …

Continue reading

Chattanooga State-Kimball Open House

Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus will be hosting an Open House on April 16 from 3:30-6:00 PM CST. This event is designed to connect prospective students, families, and community members with Chattanooga State Kimball programs, faculty, and student resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn about academic and workforce programs, and explore …

Continue reading

Local High School Interact Clubs Hosting Special Event

On Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM CT, the Interact Clubs of South Pittsburg, Marion County, and Whitwell High Schools will come together at The Princess Theater for a special evening: the Interact Clubs Showcase of Service. Admission is free, and open to all! Let’s fill the theater with Rotary pride and community spirit. Bring …

Continue reading

Chattanooga Metro Area Rent Below National Average

As overall inflation cools, rent continues to be the biggest factor keeping household costs elevated nationwide. A new analysis from Construction Coverage breaks down which U.S. cities and states now have the highest median rents, using the latest HUD and Census data across more than 380 metros and all 50 states. Key Takeaways, With Data for Chattanooga, …

Continue reading

VIDEO: Town of Kimball City Meeting – Feb. 5, 2026

Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimball’s City Meeting for February 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.  

Semi-Truck Fire Tuesday on I-24

On Tuesday, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded with Jasper and Kimball Fire Departments for a semi-truck fire on I-24 at mile marker 158 eastbound. Lines were quickly laid and suppression began. The fire was extinguished and no civilians or fireman were injured. The trailer on the semi-truck suffered heavy damage.