Sequatchie County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
A two-vehicle crash in Dunlap on Saturday morning resulted in one person being extricated from a vehicle, though injuries appeared to be minor, according to the Dunlap Fire Department. The crash occurred around 10:40 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 8/111 and Tram Trail Street. Emergency responders were dispatched to reports of a motor vehicle …
The assault case against a former Sequatchie County elementary school teacher accused of physically assaulting a special needs student has been dismissed following action by the Sequatchie County Grand Jury. Former Griffith Elementary School teacher Holly Condra was arrested in August 2025 after an investigation by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities alleged that Condra …
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 29, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score in Marion County was a 92 and 93 in …
Tennesseans will once again have the opportunity to fish license-free across the state during the annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6. The event, organized by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, allows both residents and visitors of all ages to fish in Tennessee’s public waters without purchasing a fishing license for the …
New research shows the Chattanooga area continues attracting new residents from across the country — with California now serving as the top source of out-of-state newcomers moving into the region. And while much of the attention often centers on Hamilton County and Chattanooga itself, the migration trend is also having a growing impact right here …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 5/18/2026. 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 …
The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering changes to the way it charges large industrial customers as electricity demand from AI-driven data centers continues to grow across the region. According to reports, TVA officials recently informed local power companies that the utility is exploring new rate structures aimed at preventing everyday residential customers from absorbing the …
Families and young anglers will have the chance to fish for free next month during a special event planned at Fall Creek Falls State Park. The park will host its annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6, beginning at 7 a.m. at the park’s softball fields. Organizers say the event is designed …
At many schools, earning the title of valedictorian is considered the culmination of years of dedication and academic excellence. At Sequatchie County High School, one family has transformed that achievement into a remarkable multi-generational legacy. This year, Harrison P. Smith added his name to a family tradition decades in the making by graduating as valedictorian …
Drivers could soon see some relief at the gas pump thanks to a temporary change allowing wider sales of gasoline blended with more ethanol. Federal officials recently approved expanded summertime sales of E15 gasoline — a fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol instead of the standard 10 percent found in most regular gasoline. Supporters say …
