Gas prices are continuing to climb across the area, with drivers feeling the impact at the pump. According to GasBuddy, prices in the area have increased more than 26 cents per gallon in the past week. Compared to last month, prices are now roughly 88 cents higher, bringing the average cost to around 3 dollars …
Category: Monteagle
Volunteer Fire Departments Hurting from High Fule Prices
Rising fuel costs are presenting significant challenges for volunteer fire departments. Budgetary concerns are now requiring firefighters in some areas to cover operational expenses personally when responding to emergency calls. For example, Haletown Fire and Rescue in Marion County can spend up to $100 on diesel for each operation, which places a considerable financial strain …
Monteagle Police Sued by Local Business Owner
A Monteagle business owner has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the town’s police chief, who is running for Moore County Sheriff, alleging unlawful arrest, excessive force, conspiracy, and retaliation after a dispute over an unpaid repair bill. According to the complaint, the dispute began September 15, 2025, when plaintiff Rodney Lynn Kilgore, owner …
Area Road Work
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 161 to MM 166.4:Â Work will be performed 03/29/2026 – 04/03/2026 on I-24 from 7 AM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 6 AM on I-24 for Mechanical Tree and Brush Removal. The supplier will conduct shoulder closure. Contractor SDM Traffic Plan will be closing lane #1 …
Body Located in Monteagle Remains Unnamed
Last Thursday, March 19, 2026, Sequatchie Valley Now reported about a body being found in Monteagle. We asked today on March 26 for an update from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Here is what we received. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, TBI special agents responded to the 700 block …
Chattanooga State Kimball Open House is April 16
Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus will be hosting an Open House on April 16 from 3:30-6:00 PM CST. This event is designed to connect prospective students, families, and community members with Chattanooga State Kimball programs, faculty, and student resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn about academic and workforce programs, and explore …
Get Involved in the Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign
Every child deserves a safe and fulfilling childhood. This April, area counties are uniting to raise awareness for this important cause. The 12th Judicial District Children’s Advocacy Center has launched the “Pinwheels …
Body Located on Trussell Road in Monteagle
A body was located on Trussell Road in Monteagle around noon on Thursday. Several members of law enforcement, including the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and Monteagle Police were on the scene for several hours. As of 5 PM the sheriff’s department reported that this continues to be active investigation. At this time no information has …
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Tennessee gas prices rose an additional 31 cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.34 which is 82 cents more expensive than one month ago and 63 cents more than one year ago. Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 25 …



