Category: Tennessee
SVEC Opens EV Charging Stations in Dunlap
SVEC is excited to announce the installation of two new fast EV chargers in downtown Dunlap, located near Citizen’s Tri County Bank and the Sequatchie County / City of Dunlap Chamber of Commerce. These chargers are part of the Fast Charge TN Network, a statewide initiative in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Tennessee …
Rockslide on Monteagle Mountain Tuesday Evening
According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), a rockslide occurred in Marion County on Tuesday evening, obstructing a portion of Interstate 24 near mile marker 137 in Monteagle at approximately 2:30 p.m. All westbound lanes, including the right shoulder, were reported blocked; however, the left shoulder remained accessible. TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley stated …
Bledsoe County Mayor Not Running for Reelection
An open race will be held next spring for the position of Bledsoe County Mayor. Incumbent Mayor Gregg Ridley, who has served five terms, has announced he will not be seeking re-election. Mayor Ridley will continue to fulfill his duties until his successor assumes office on September 1, 2026. In an official press release, Ridley …
Some Playoff Date Changes and Our Radio Coverage Plan
Due to predicted bad weather on Friday, Marion County, Sequatchie County, Whitwell, and Grundy County changed their playoff games from Friday to Thursday. South Pittsburg, Bledsoe County, and North Jackson, AL will play on Friday. You can hear the Marion County game on Thursday on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County football can …
No Trash November is Underway in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign announces its 5th Annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative has set a goal to remove 75,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roadways and waterways, encouraging Tennesseans to join or host cleanup events in their communities. This year, we also introduced a brand-new patch featuring our …
Final High School Poll as Playoffs Begin This Week
Class 1A McKenzie (13), 157 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 1 South Pittsburg (3), 147 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 2 Coalfield, 125 points. Record: 8-2. Last week: No. 3 Clay County, 107 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 4 Hampton, 97 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 5 Dresden, 87 points. Record: …
Replica Nina and Pinta Ships in Chattanooga
The Chattanooga Pier is hosting an unusual sight—two floating museums, replicas of the 15th-century Niña and Pinta, will be docked through November 23! These replica ships are fully functioning examples of caravels, a ship used by Columbus and other explorers in the Age of Discovery. Take a tour and see them for yourself! Learn more: …
Rope Rescue at Fall Creek Falls
On Saturday, around 2:00 pm, the Piney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Fall Creek Falls State Park for a medical emergency below the Cable Trail. Park rangers found the patient about 1,000 feet down the creek, and Piney Fire personnel assisted with care. Multiple agencies from surrounding counties, including Dunlap, Pikeville, Doyle, Signal Mountain …
Shooting Under Investigation in Bledsoe County
The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a wooded area of Holly Drive in reference to a report of a person shot. Detectives were assisted on scene by agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). There was no threat to the community, and the incident …
