Marion County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Jasper Driver Services Center, 4950 Main St., Building D, will close for a planned remodel on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. During the remodel, citizens can visit nearby Driver Services Centers, County Clerk partners, utilize Self-Service Kiosks, or access online services at tn.gov/safety/driver-services/online.html. Teenagers between 15 and 17 years of age …
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that South Pittsburg High School has won the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Award. This award recognizes the school for registering at least 85 percent of its eligible students to vote. “Achieving at least 85 percent voter registration clearly shows South Pittsburg High School’s commitment to being …
A hotel owner accused of making false statements to authorities has had the charge against her dismissed. Judge Bradley Sherman terminated the legal proceedings against Dakshaben Amrutlal Patel, the co-owner of Super 8 and Mountain Inn. The reason for dismissing the charge is unknown. However, the case against Harshil Patel is set for review on …
The Jasper History Museum reminds everyone to attend The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Missionary Ridge Camp 63, a solemn and respectful Grave Marking Ceremony honoring the life and service of Union soldiers Christopher C. Myers and Reuben Warren, this Saturday, May 3rd, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Jasper, beginning at …
Law enforcement continues to seek information about the unsolved murder of a 14-year-old girl and her unborn child in Monteagle, TN, on October 8th, 2023. An off-duty Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy made the discovery. He found a female body, later identified as 14-year-old Nahomi Hernandez, lying in the middle of the Mi Casa restaurant parking …
The Hincapie Gran Fondo bicycle race is returning Saturday, May 3, 2025. This will affect Signal Mountain Road, Suck Creek Mountain, Powell’s Crossroads, Griffith Highway, Jasper, Guild, Lookout Valley and other points. More than 1,000 bikes will be leaving downtown Chattanooga at 8:00 AM Eastern, then head for Suck Creek via Signal Mountain Road. There …
SVEC is proud to collaborate with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support local educators through the TVA STEM Classroom Grant Program! Recently, TVA and the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative officials presented checks to five outstanding teachers in our area to help fund innovative STEM projects in their classrooms. Congratulations to: Deanna Mitchell — Bledsoe …
On Tuesday, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department reported that multiple agencies responded to a call involving an emotionally disturbed person with a firearm on State Route 50 in Altamont near the city park. The subject was taken into custody without incident thanks to the swift coordination and professionalism. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is incredibly …
Cody Smith, the former director of 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force, pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of meth with intent to sell in Marion County. Investigators found that Smith misappropriated $7,246 from confidential and seized funds between 2017 and 2021. He obtained money for drug purchases without evidence, took cash from a …
The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour continues its 2025 season next week, May 1-4, with the Stage 4 event on Chickamauga and Nickajack Lakes. Hosted by Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Fish Tennessee, the four-day tournament, which begins on Chickamauga before transitioning to Nickajack for the Knockout and Championship Rounds, will feature 66 of the world’s top professional anglers …
