Here’s a recording of the Marion County Commission’s monthly meeting for July 2026. You can view this meeting and others from our area by following us and subscribing to our SValleyNow YouTube Channel.
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Whitwell News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in Whitwell, Tennessee and surrounding Marion County.
Ticket Price Increase for Sports Events on the School Board Agenda Tuesday
A proposal to raise ticket prices for Marion County high school sports prompted widespread concern over the weekend. However, the school system has clarified that students will still be able to attend varsity football games at a reduced rate. The confusion started after Whitwell High School posted new athletic admission prices, indicating that both adults …
Tennessee Waters Fire Department Grant Applications Open for Area Departments
Attention area fire departments in the Tennessee American Water service territories. The company has announced the opening of its 2026 Firefighting Support Grant Program, providing funding for equipment or training needs for eligible professional and volunteer fire departments located within Tennessee American Water’s service territories. Applicants can apply directly on the company’s website, tennesseeamwater.com, under the …
County Unemployment Numbers Fall
Unlike the statewide rate, county rates are not adjusted to account for seasonal impacts on employment. Unemployment rates increased from May to June in 94 of Tennessee’s 95 counties. Maury County was the lone exception; its rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point. Eighty-four counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5%. The remaining 11 …
Voter Turnout is Way Up Over 2022 Numbers
Early voting is now open to voters through Saturday, Aug. 1. Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 6. Registered voters can find polling locations and hours, view sample ballots and check their voter registration status by downloading the free GoVoteTN app or visiting GoVoteTN.gov. Early voting began on Friday and after 5 days of casting ballots. After …
Local Area School Calendars for 2026-2027 School Year
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
Man who set the State Record for Bass Fishing in Tennessee has Died
Darren Nunley, the angler who set the new Tennessee State Record for largemouth bass earlier this year, died Monday (July 13) at his home in Whitwell. Darren will be remembered for catching the new state record largemouth bass, which weighed 15.75 pounds. The TWRA reports that Nunley caught this impressive fish on February 28 while …
Area Students Attend Washington DC as Youth Tour Delegates
Six High school students in the SVEC service area spent a week in Washington DC learning about legislature, leadership and cooperatives as delegates of the Washington youth tour. This annual event is sponsored by Sequachee Valley Electric and the Tennessee Electric Cooperative. The students were selected for the trip for writing short stories titled “Energizing …
Arrest Report for Marion County for July 8, 2026
The following arrests have been reported by the Marion County Sheriff’s Department as of 7/6/2026. 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 Facebook …
Gas Prices on the Rise Again
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
