The Jasper Highlands Fire Department has unveiled a newly redesigned website aimed at making information and resources more accessible to residents of the Jasper Highlands community. According to a recent announcement from the department, the new website, located at jasperhighlandsfd.com, features improved navigation, expanded information, and additional resources designed to help answer questions about the …
Tennessee motorists crossing the state line will soon be greeted by a brand-new look. The state officially unveiled a redesigned “Welcome to Tennessee” sign Monday, marking the first major update to Tennessee’s iconic welcome signs in more than three decades. The new design was introduced during a ceremony at the Unicoi County Welcome Center in …
For many people across the Tennessee Valley, summer simply doesn’t feel complete without a trip to Lake Winnepesaukah — better known to generations of locals as simply “Lake Winnie.” And while it’s also easier to spell this way, so many of us can spell it perfectly thanks to the radio and TV commercials of the …
With recent rounds of heavy rain across the Tennessee Valley, many residents may assume area reservoirs are running well above normal levels heading into the summer recreation season. However, officials say the situation is a bit more complicated. Just a few weeks ago, much of Tennessee and portions of the surrounding region were experiencing some …
Motorists traveling throughout Marion County should expect delays and use extra caution as several Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) projects remain active across the county this week. One of the most significant projects continues along Interstate 24 near Monteagle, where crews are performing rockfall mitigation work on the westbound side of the interstate near mile …
As the August County General Election approaches, local voters are being reminded of several important dates and the candidates expected to appear on the ballot. According to local Facebook page Valley Votes, the deadline to register to vote for the August election is July 7, 2026. Early voting is scheduled to run from July 17 …
The Marion County Health Council is calling on the community to help local students prepare for the upcoming school year through its annual “Give a Child a Chance” back-to-school event scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Chattanooga State Kimball Campus. Organizers say the event is designed to provide essential school supplies to families …
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 …
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is once again accepting applications for its Families First Community Grant Program, offering millions of dollars in funding aimed at helping low-income families across the state achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency. State officials say approximately $27 million in funding is expected to be available through the program, which supports …
