Tennessee residents are invited to reserve native trees to plant at their homes, farms, and in their communities during the 12th annual Tennessee Tree Day event, taking place on March 21, 2026. Online tree reservations are open to the public now through March 1, 2026, and residents are encouraged to reserve trees as soon as …
GRUNDY COUNTY, TN — The Caverns, the Grundy County live music venue renowned for its underground concerts, is establishing a four-year scholarship for a Grundy County resident pursuing a degree in Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). The Caitlin Curry Scholarship funded by The Caverns—administered through the South Cumberland Community Fund—will provide one …
Local churches celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in various ways. One area congregation, the Kimball Baptist Church performed a live nativity scene over the weekend. This was drive-thru event. Several churches continue to celebrate with plays, signings and more. In Marion County and surrounding area listen to The River 104.9 for special events and …
Lighting the tree this year at the Town of Jasper 1800s Christmas in a Small Town will be none other than the Miss Tennessee first runner up and Miss Congeniality, Presley Powers, of South Pittsburg. As a local girl, Presley is well aware of how important hometown events can be and said she was very …
THE RESULTS ARE IN… You voted, and the results of the Best in the Sequatchie Valley for 2025 are here! HERE’S YOUR WINNERS FOR THE BEST IN THE SEQUATCHIE VALLEY FOR 2025: BEST PLACES… CHURCH…………………..Jasper First Baptist Church CITY LIBRARY……………..Carolyn Stewart Jasper Public Library CIVIC CLUB……………….Jasper Lions Club COLLEGE………………….Chattanooga State COMMUNITY EVENT/FESTIVAL…..Joshua K. Jennings Jack-O-Lantern …
The South Pittsburg Pirates (13-1) will battle McKenzie (13-1) at 2 p.m. on Friday at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium on Friday for the Class 1A state championship. Marion County (13-1) will face Huntingdon (13-1) for the 2A title at 2 p.m. CT this Saturday at Finley. Tickets to the BlueCross Bowl state championship games are available …
The City of South Pittsburg’s annual Christmas parade will be held this Saturday, December 6, at 10 AM on Cedar Ave. The theme of the parade is America’s 250th anniversary, so decorate appropriately. For more information or to sign up for the parade, call South Pittsburg City Hall at 423-837-5012.
Tennessee’s 2025-26 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in all six of Tennessee’s Deer Management Units (DMU). The season traditionally opens each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. During gun season, sportsmen may also use muzzleloaders or archery equipment. The statewide bag limit for …
Tennessee State Parks have installed new trail signs at several parks to provide visitors with more detailed information about trail conditions. The signs, also available online, include details such as trail grade, slope, width, and surface type. The information is intended to help all visitors, including those using wheelchairs or all-terrain wheelchairs available at many …
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative reminds everyone that winter storms can cause power outages to occur quickly. A ready emergency kit helps keep your household safe until power returns. Include these essentials in a weather-resistant bin: Flashlights or headlamps for each person, plus extra batteries. Portable phone chargers, a car charger, and at least one fully …
