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Category: Whitwell

UPDATE: Water Main Break in Whitwell; TAW repairs complete

UPDATE:  Crews with Tennessee American Water have completed repairs involving a water main break affecting parts of Whitwell. Now that work is finished, customers may experience temporary changes in their water. TAW said to resolve the discoloration, run cold water at the lowest level of your house. If you have cloudy water, TAW recommends running …

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‘Best in the Sequatchie Valley’ Returns for 2025 starting August 15th

It’s BACK for 2025! The Best in the Sequatchie Valley — the original reader’s choice awards for Marion County and the Sequatchie Valley are back for 2025 and voting starts soon! SValleyNow.com (Sequatchie Valley Now), along with parent company Tennessee Valley Broadcasting and The River 104.9/WEPG and Country Roads 93.3/WSDQ radio is proud to announce …

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Area gas prices have risen over past week

The average price of gasoline has risen in the Chattanooga area over the past week. Prices have seen an increase of 16.6 cents per gallon, averaging $2.71 per gallon as of Monday, July 14th, 2025, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 170 stations across the Chattanooga area. Prices in the area are 17.3 cents per gallon …

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Marion County SRDs Preparing for School Openings

Despite the extreme heat over the past three days, Marion County Sheriff’s Department School Resource Deputies have worked hard on the department’s gun range in preparation for the upcoming school term. They’ve been honing their skills with their new School Resource Deputy backpacks, equipped with a 300 blackout rifle and a medical kit. The Marion …

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No Charges Against Driver after Pedestrian Killed June 24

The Tennessee Highway Patrol says a driver will not be charged after a woman was killed while walking on Highway 28 in Marion County on Tuesday, June 24. It happened around 9:00 pm near Morrison Spring Road. The THP’s preliminary report says a 51-year-old man who was driving north in a 2002 Ford F-350 truck …

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MobileMOC the Free Mobile Health Clinic is Coming Our Way

MobileMOC is a free mobile health clinic run by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Free Mobile Health Care for Seniors is coming to your county. Upcoming MobileMOC Visits: Sequatchie County: -Wednesday, July 2. Sequatchie County Senior Center; 103 Heard Street, Dunlap, TN. Bledsoe County: -Thursday, July 3. Bledsoe County Senior Citizen Center; 148 …

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Victims that Received Nails or Roofing Tacks in Your Vehicle’s Tires while Traveling in Marion County the Sheriff’s Department wants to Speak to You

Back in May, Sequatchie Valley Now reported that roofing tacks and nails had been spread across various roads in Marion County. If you have been a victim of having nails and or tacks in your tires while driving on roadways in Marion County, please call the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Call dispatch at 423-942-2525 between …

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Whitwell Woman Arrested for Kidnapping

Whitwell Police Press Release:  Incident: Kidnapping Incident Date: June 17, 2025 Incident time: 1200 hours Incident location: 1400 North Main Street On June 19, 2025, at approximately 10:25 AM, Whitwell Police responded to a call for service involving a missing juvenile. Police spoke with the reporting party, identified as Stacy Shyann Childress. Childress advised police …

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New Website for Marion County Elections

The Marion County Election Commission has announced a newly revamped MarionVotes.com. Expandable menus (super easy to find what you’re looking for). NEW election data, including recent results & turnout info. Handy links to voter registration, polling places, and even local events. If you haven’t checked it out yet, give it a look. It’s an excellent …

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Marion County Chamber Banquet set for August

The Annual Marion County Chamber Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, August 21st. Tickets are now on sale, and a few VIP tables are still available for purchase. Don’t miss the chance to secure a prime seat for one of the most anticipated events of the year! This year’s banquet will feature: Delicious catering by The Upper Bank Our always-popular Silent Auction The …

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