Drivers across the Chattanooga area are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to trend downward. According to the latest survey from GasBuddy, average gasoline prices in the Chattanooga area have fallen nearly 12 cents per gallon over the past week. The average price for regular unleaded fuel now stands at approximately …
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Princess Theatre ‘Summer Staycation’ Movie Series Begins This Week
Families looking for an affordable way to beat the summer heat will have several opportunities to enjoy family-friendly films on the big screen this summer as the historic Princess Theatre in South Pittsburg launches its Summer Staycation Movie Series. The special daytime movie lineup will feature four popular family films during June and July, with …
Storms Bring Down Trees Across US-41 Sunday, Prompting Multiple Fire Department Responses
GUILD, Tenn. — Strong thunderstorms that moved through the Sequatchie Valley on Sunday left behind downed trees, blocked roadways and multiple emergency calls in response to them in the Haletown (Guild) and surrounding communities as saturated ground and gusty winds combined to topple several trees. According to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched …
Tennessee Revenues Exceed Budget Estimates by More Than $227 Million in May
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of May. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today reported that total May tax revenues were $1.9 billion, $227.2 million more than the budgeted estimate and $244.7 million more than May 2025. The total tax growth rate for the month was 14.38 …
Bonnaroo Festival Attendee From Indiana Found Safe After Disappearance in Nashville
A man from Indiana who disappeared while visiting Tennessee for the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been found safe after a two-day search, according to WZTV in Nashville. Trevor Lines, 28, of South Bend, Indiana, was located Saturday evening by officers with the Goodlettsville Police Department after being reported missing earlier in the week. …
Chattanooga Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Dunlap Traffic Stop
DUNLAP, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Dunlap led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and marijuana. According to the Dunlap Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop during the early morning hours of June 7 on a red Kia sedan near the U.S. 127 and …
UPDATE: Off-Duty THP Trooper Charged Following Crash, Chase and Shooting Near Tracy City
TRACY CITY, Tenn. — An off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper is facing multiple felony charges following a crash, vehicle pursuit, and shooting that occurred earlier this month near Tracy City. As SValleyNow previously reported, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called in to investigate an incident involving an off-duty trooper on June 2 at the …
Marion County Schools Seeking Applicants for Multiple Open Positions Ahead of New School Year
JASPER, Tenn. — The Marion County Board of Education and school district is continuing its search for educators, support staff, transportation personnel, and coaches as preparations continue for the upcoming school year. According to the Marion County Board of Education’s latest employment listing, openings are available across elementary, middle, and high school levels throughout the …
Gas Prices Continue Falling Across Tennessee Valley; Local Drivers Finding Prices as Low as $3.42 Per Gallon
Drivers across the Tennessee Valley are seeing some welcome relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline. According to GasBuddy.com, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga area has fallen by 26.1 cents per gallon over the past week, with the metro average now sitting at approximately $3.67 per gallon with …
ACLU Challenges New Tennessee Immigration Law, Says Longtime Residents Could Face Jail Time
A new Tennessee immigration law is facing a legal challenge from civil rights groups who argue the measure could lead to criminal charges and jail time for some immigrants who have lived in the state for decades. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Tennessee, and the National Immigration Law Center have filed …



