Sequatchie County News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Dunlap and Sequatchie County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
There’s a certain shade of green that only exists in the Sequatchie Valley in late spring. It arrives somewhere between dogwood season and the first cutting of hay — when the hardwoods on the mountainsides finally leaf out completely, the pastures glow bright emerald after sunrise, and the long gray look of winter disappears almost …
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 …
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors invites the public to join its quarterly business meeting in person or online as the agency advances America’s energy future. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 21, at the Marshall County RSVP Building, 19272 US Hwy 431, Guntersville, AL …
Longtime broadcaster and Tennessee Valley Broadcasting owner Travis Hickman has been selected as an inductee into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame Career Class of 2026, recognizing more than four decades of dedication to local radio and broadcasting across the Tennessee Valley region. Hickman received the surprise announcement Monday morning during WEPG’s longtime “Swap & …
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 18, 2026. And there’s good news for local diners — no failing scores were reported during this latest …
American consumers are once again feeling the pressure of rising prices, and the impact is increasingly noticeable across Tennessee — including in Marion and Sequatchie counties — as inflation surged nationwide amid escalating energy costs tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. New federal data released Tuesday showed the U.S. Consumer Price Index climbed 3.8 …
Emergency crews responded to an overturned box truck crash Wednesday morning along Highway 111 Southbound in Sequatchie County. According to the Cagle Volunteer Fire Department, the accident happened early May 14 after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. First responders arrived to find the truck overturned with a fuel leak present at the …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 5/11/2026. 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 …
Graduation season is underway across the region as high schools in Marion, Sequatchie, and Grundy counties, along with several Northeast Alabama schools, prepare to honor the Class of 2026 during ceremonies throughout May. In Marion County: Whitwell High School will hold its graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM CDT at Earl Condra Stadium. …
Drivers across the area are seeing a sharp increase in fuel prices this week as the average cost of gasoline continues to rise. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Chattanooga increased by 18.9 cents over the past week, bringing the local average to approximately $2.74 per gallon. The …
