GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing one of its detectives for achieving a significant milestone in forensic investigations and criminal justice training. According to the sheriff’s office, Detective Avery McGinness recently completed the highly regarded 10-week National Forensic Academy in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. McGinness is the first member of the …
Motorists traveling through Marion County should be prepared for overnight lane closures on Interstate 24 West going up Monteagle Mountain beginning tonight as work continues on the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s ongoing rockfall mitigation project there. According to TDOT, crews will be working on I-24 West between mile markers 137 and 138 over the next …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — One of Sequatchie County’s longest-running music traditions is preparing to mark a major milestone this summer as the Historic Coke Ovens Bluegrass Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Historic Coke Ovens Park and Museum in Dunlap. Hosted by the Sequatchie Valley Historical Association, the annual festival …
Emergency crews responded to a wooded area in Sequatchie County after a person was injured when a tree fell, prompting a rescue operation to bring the victim to safety. According to officials, first responders were called to the scene after reports that an individual had been struck or trapped by a fallen tree in a …
Families in the are encouraged to apply now for enrollment in the Sequatchie Valley Head Start program for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The program, which has served local children and families for more than 30 years, is currently accepting applications from qualifying families throughout the region. Head Start provides early childhood education and school …
The surge in vacation-home buying that swept across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic has largely come to an end, and the Chattanooga area is no exception. A new analysis by SellMyTimeshareNow found that vacation-home purchases financed with mortgages nationwide have fallen nearly 66 percent since their pandemic-era peak in 2021. The report shows purchases …
Tennessee’s unemployment rate remains among the lowest in the nation, but new labor data shows the state has now recorded job losses for five consecutive months, raising concerns about a slowing employment market. According to the latest figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the state’s unemployment rate has remained relatively stable …
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is inviting Tennesseans and visitors to take part in the Agency’s 2026 wild turkey summer observation survey. The survey is open to the public and will continue through Aug 31. Agency staff have conducted this survey annually since the 1980s, with public participation set for its fifth …
TRACY CITY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is examining the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving an off-duty Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper that occurred Monday night in Tracy City. According to preliminary information, the incident happened in the area of Colyar Street. Authorities say an off-duty trooper was involved in a shooting that left …
DUNLAP, Tenn. — Families in Sequatchie County will have access to free food bags this summer through a partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and Sequatchie County Middle School. According to information released by organizers, Sequatchie County Middle School will serve as a pickup site for the Summer Sun Food and Fun program, which …
