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Marion County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
Gas Prices Climb Across the Region, But Local Drivers Still Paying Less Than National Average
Gas prices have ticked upward across the region over the past week, mirroring a statewide increase, but drivers in Marion and Sequatchie counties are still finding prices below both the Tennessee and national averages. According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga market rose 8.5 cents during the past …
UT TSU Extension Marion County Announces Summer Programs, Workshops and Community Events
Residents across Marion County will have several opportunities this summer to learn new skills, stay active, support community causes and participate in family-friendly programs through the UT TSU Extension Marion County office. The Extension Office has announced a series of upcoming events ranging from youth cooking and wellness activities to food preservation classes and a …
Marion County, TN Arrests for June 22, 2026
DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now or svalleynow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an actual crime has been committed. ABLES, ZACHARY R Age: 28 Class: NON …
Intentional Fiber Cuts on Whitwell Mountain Disrupt Internet Service; Investigation Underway
WHITWELL, Tenn. — Authorities and utility officials are investigating what SVEConnect describes as intentional and criminal damage to fiber-optic infrastructure on Whitwell Mountain that disrupted internet service for customers in the Mt. Olive community. According to SVEConnect, fiber lines were deliberately cut on two consecutive days along the 2500 block of Mt. Olive Road last …
Lane Closures Planned This Week on I-24’s Tennessee River Bridge in Marion County
HALETOWN, Tenn. — Drivers traveling through Marion County this week should expect daytime lane closures on Interstate 24 as crews conduct a routine inspection of the Holman J. Walker Bridge over the Tennessee River. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, contract crews will begin a five-day inspection of the bridge on Monday, June 22. …
Marion & Sequatchie County Restaurant Report Card — June 18, 2026
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and childcare inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties for inspections conducted through June 12, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score reported in Marion County was a 92 and the …
Marion County Among Areas Seeking Poll Workers for Upcoming Elections
JASPER, Tenn. — Marion County election officials are looking for additional poll workers to help staff voting locations during Tennessee’s upcoming election cycle, including the August primary, November general election, and early voting periods. According to the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office, Marion County is one of four counties in the region currently in need …
Semi-Truck Overturns on Highway 28 in Daus Community
A semi-truck overturned on Highway 28 (TN-28) between Whitwell and Dunlap on Wednesday morning, temporarily closing the roadway near the intersection of Press Pickett Road in the Daus community of Sequatchie County. According to reports from the scene, the truck rolled onto its side along the southbound lane at approximately 11:23 a.m. Emergency responders were …
Amazon Plans New Chattanooga-Area Delivery Station; Jobs Could Be Closer Commute for Sequatchie Valley Workers
Amazon is planning a new delivery station in Chattanooga’s Lookout Valley area that is expected to create more than 300 jobs and could provide a more convenient employment option for some residents of Marion, Sequatchie, and counties to the west of the Scenic City. The company announced plans to develop a roughly 200,000-square-foot delivery station …
