New Hope News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in New Hope and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
Starting August 5, you must dial all 10 digits in the 423-area code for your call to go through. This includes Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, Bradley, McMinn, Monroe, and Polk counties in East Tennessee. Those who live in a different area code and have to call a 423 number will need to dial …
Blast Back to School with Life Recovery Center, 300 Cornerstone Dr in Jasper, this Saturday, August 2, from Noon-4 p.m. Completely FREE Open to ALL school ages All children must be supervised- NO DROP OFFS Kids must be present to receive hygiene & clothing Haircuts Clothing & Shoes Hygiene Packs  A bounce house and outdoor …
July has reached it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents know very well the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided)… We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just look …
It’s hard to believe, but we’re only a few weeks away from the return of high school football in the Tennessee Valley, which means it’s even closer to time for the annual Jamboree and Scrimmages at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium. And this year three teams from the valley including Marion, South Pittsburg, and Whitwell, will be …
Marion County Schools currently has several jobs posted on their website for the upcoming school year, including three full-time bus driver positions for the Jasper and Whitwell area and two part-time positions across the county. Full-time pay is $1,800 per month for 11 months ($19,800/year). Routes are mornings and afternoons and drivers are off the days …
It’s BACK for 2025! The Best in the Sequatchie Valley — the original reader’s choice awards for Marion County and the Sequatchie Valley are back for 2025 and voting starts soon! SValleyNow.com (Sequatchie Valley Now), along with parent company Tennessee Valley Broadcasting and The River 104.9/WEPG and Country Roads 93.3/WSDQ radio is proud to announce …
The average price of gasoline has risen in the Chattanooga area over the past week. Prices have seen an increase of 16.6 cents per gallon, averaging $2.71 per gallon as of Monday, July 14th, 2025, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 170 stations across the Chattanooga area. Prices in the area are 17.3 cents per gallon …
Despite the extreme heat over the past three days, Marion County Sheriff’s Department School Resource Deputies have worked hard on the department’s gun range in preparation for the upcoming school term. They’ve been honing their skills with their new School Resource Deputy backpacks, equipped with a 300 blackout rifle and a medical kit. The Marion …
MobileMOC is a free mobile health clinic run by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Free Mobile Health Care for Seniors is coming to your county. Upcoming MobileMOC Visits: Sequatchie County: -Wednesday, July 2. Sequatchie County Senior Center; 103 Heard Street, Dunlap, TN. Bledsoe County: -Thursday, July 3. Bledsoe County Senior Citizen Center; 148 …
Back in May, Sequatchie Valley Now reported that roofing tacks and nails had been spread across various roads in Marion County. If you have been a victim of having nails and or tacks in your tires while driving on roadways in Marion County, please call the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Call dispatch at 423-942-2525 between …
