Darren Nunley, the angler who set the new Tennessee State Record for largemouth bass earlier this year, died Monday (July 13) at his home in Whitwell. Darren will be remembered for catching the new state record largemouth bass, which weighed 15.75 pounds. The TWRA reports that Nunley caught this impressive fish on February 28 while …
A group of Grundy Countians have achieved their dream after years of work: the county now has Tennessee’s largest ADA inclusive park located in Coalmont. Mountain Play Outside Park that opened last Friday, features custom ADA compliant equipment, including zip lines with secure seats, padded turf, wheelchair-accessible swings, shaded slides, a toddler area, and a …
After a few years of planning and building the Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park Located on 9875 SR-56 in Coalmont, Tn will officially open on Friday July 10th at 2:00pm. Rain date will be July 11th at 10:00am. Grundy County officials say that food and ice cream trucks will be available. Also feel …
Communities across southeast Tennessee, northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with parades, patriotic ceremonies, live music, family activities, food vendors and spectacular fireworks displays throughout the Independence Day holiday. Below is SValleyNow’s growing guide to America 250 celebrations across the Tennessee Valley. Wednesday, July 1st Marion County Town of …
Residents interested in emergency communications, technology, outdoor recreation, or amateur radio will have an opportunity to see radio operators in action during a special ARRL Field Day event later this month at Foster Falls. The Nickajack Amateur Radio Club (NARC) and the Southern Plateau Amateur Radio Club (SPARC) will host the public event on Saturday, …
Tennessee has one of the lowest rates of unhelmeted motorcycle fatalities in the nation, according to a new study examining motorcycle crash data from across the United States. The report found that only 8.3% of motorcyclists killed in crashes in Tennessee between 2020 and 2024 were not wearing a helmet at the time of the …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Soak in the sunshine, relax on a rooftop patio, take a moonlight hike, hit the road for a summer festival or mark off a new, immersive experience. Here’s a look at what’s new and happening this season in Tennessee. NEW ATTRACTIONS, EXHIBITS & EXPERIENCES Memphis – Opening this summer, the Memphis Flyway …
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — The City of South Pittsburg is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an evening of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, and fireworks during its annual Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3. The event will take place from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Tower Stage …
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County 4-H is inviting area youth to take part in its upcoming ‘Aim Smart: Youth Shooting Sports and Hunter Education’ program this summer, offering hands-on instruction in firearm safety, responsible shooting practices, and outdoor ethics. The three-day program will be held July 13-15 and is designed to help young participants develop …
As temperatures across Tennessee continue to climb toward the upper 80s and beyond, safety experts are warning motorists not to leave certain everyday items inside parked vehicles, where extreme heat can quickly create dangerous conditions. Researchers have found that a vehicle parked in direct sunlight on an 80-degree day can reach temperatures of 120 degrees …
