The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing has received a $2.6-million grant from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration to help prepare its advanced practice nurses to meet the needs of rural and underserved communities in the Chattanooga region. The four-year grant comes through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services …
Category: Whitwell
Scam Warning from Whitwell Police
The Whitwell Police Department has been made aware that some residents have been contacted by scammers using the department’s phone number. Be advised that the City of Whitwell and the Whitwell Police Department will not call you to make any type of payment. If you do get one of these calls, do not hesitate to …
Community Partnership Event to be held at Whitwell Middle School
Whitwell Schools will present a Health, Wellness, and Academic Success community partnership event on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM CDT. The event will feature community partners and programs and information on topics including Chattanooga Allergy Clinic, DOH-Dental, Safe Sleep, Hidden in Plain Sight, Centerstone, Mental Health, Narcan, Men’s Health, Vaccines, and …
Marion County Election Administrator Resigns
Sequatchie Valley Now has learned that Marion County Election Administrator Kyra Inglis resigned from her position effective Friday, August 4, 2023. The Election Commission has chosen Deputy Administrator Nicole Wilemon to serve as the new Administrator. According to sources, Inglis has chosen to go back to school at ETSU to work on her master’s degree.
Two Beloved People in Law Enforcement and Firefighting Passed Away on Friday
Tragic news hit the valley on Friday as we lost these two individuals involved in law enforcement and firefighting. Diana Perry, who worked with Marion County Probation for over 20 years, passed away. Also, Roger “Todd” Brown, who has been with Whitwell Volunteer Fire Department for many years and served as a dispatcher for THP …
Highway Department has Completed Several Paving Jobs and More
The Marion County Highway Department has completed several paving projects recently. Just some of the roads that have a new surface include Condra Road, Red Hill Cemetery Road, Pine Street in Sequatchie, McGowan Road, Hillside Drive, and Dawson Springs Road on Jasper Mountain. The Marion County Highway Department has also installed floodgates on Teague and …
Educators Learn How to Sign Up SVEC Grants
The beginning of the school year is finally here, and Bright Ideas Education Grants are now OPEN to SVEC-area educators for the 2023-2024 school year! SVEC is once again pledging up to $10,000 to our area educators to fund creative, hands-on classroom projects. Go to svalleyec.com/bright-ideas to learn more and apply.
Dunlap Police Reminder; Watch Out for Counterfeit Money
With the Hwy 127 yard sale in full swing this weekend, the Dunlap Police Department wants to remind citizens in the area that the event usually also brings counterfeit money to the area. The police department would recommend purchasing a marker to check for counterfeit bills, or you’ll need to pay extra attention to the …
Deficiencies Found at Marion County Jail
Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) sent a letter to Marion County Sheriff Ronnie “Bo” Burnett on July 18, 2023, concerning a July inspection of the jail. Corrections Institute shows the facility was deficient in multiple areas. The areas noted as deficient were: Square footage is out of compliance for female inmates due to overcrowding. Toilet and …



