Marion County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
NASHVILLE — Tennessee residents are allowed to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 23, which coincides with the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an annual event provided by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in hopes of increasing interest in hunting. Squirrel hunting is one of Tennessee’s oldest and favorite …
The Marion County Election Commission is proud to join a national movement recognizing the essential role of poll workers in strengthening democracy and ensuring every eligible voter can cast a ballot with confidence. The “Poll Workers Helping Americans Vote” initiative, launched by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) highlights the vital contributions of election workers …
Richard Keith Wilder of Whitwell, Tennessee, is facing charges after authorities discovered that he allegedly disposed of his deceased father’s remains in a fire pit. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department received a tip that Wilder had hidden and burned his father’s body at a location in Mullins Cove. Detectives, with the help of the Hamilton …
MARION COUNTY SR-2 (DIXIE LEE AVE.) Utility Work both directions from LM 30.59 to LM 30.74:Â Flagger assisted lane closures on SR-2(Dixie Lee Ave) at the Sullivan’s Landing TWRA Boat ramp. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, arrow board/message boards, flaggers, and barrels/cones will be present through 08/20/25 from 9 am – …
All 3 Marion County high school football teams will participate in the annual Jamboree at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga on Friday night. All times are central. 5:30 Sale Creek vs. Marion County 6:30 Whitwell vs. Silverdale 7:30 McCallie vs. Tyner 8:30 South Pittsburg vs. Hayesville NC Admission is $10, with tickets available from participating …
The Marion County Schools’ Custodians were recognized Monday night at the monthly board meeting for their dedication and hard work for our staff and students. The Marion County Schools system truly appreciates every single one of you! Not all custodians were available for a picture. Below is a list of all county custodians. JES Charlie …
Here’s a recording of the Town of Kimball’s City Meeting for August 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road:Â The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3 and will leave both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down …
Volunteer fire departments in the region are seeking assistance following reports of significant staffing shortages. These shortages primarily impact squads in rural areas such as Bledsoe, Marion, and Sequatchie counties. On Tuesday, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in Hamilton, Monroe, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, Bledsoe, Sequatchie, and Marion counties were awarded over $1 million …
VIDEO: Town of Jasper City Meeting – August 11, 2025
August 12, 2025
Here’s a recording of the Town of Jasper’s City Meeting for August 2025. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.