A team of 15 electric line workers from Tennessee contributed to providing electricity to two remote villages in Guatemala. Among the participants were Nick Gipson and Daniel Walker, who represented Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC). Over a period of 16 days, the crew constructed two power lines, installing 38 poles and wiring across challenging terrain. …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road:Â The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3 and will leave both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down …
A unique holiday event is coming this December as Christmas in The Caverns: Symphony & Sing Off brings orchestral music and local voices together in a one-night-only celebration underground. Presented in partnership by The Caverns, the University of the South, and the South Cumberland Community Fund (SCCF), the event will feature a live performance of Christmas and holiday music by …
Volunteer fire departments in the region are seeking assistance following reports of significant staffing shortages. These shortages primarily impact squads in rural areas such as Bledsoe, Marion, and Sequatchie counties. On Tuesday, volunteer fire departments and rescue squads in Hamilton, Monroe, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, Bledsoe, Sequatchie, and Marion counties were awarded over $1 million …
Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026, setting up a primary clash with U.S. Rep. John Rose. They will compete to replace GOP Gov. Bill Lee, who is reaching the limit of two four-year terms in office. Blackburn and Rose are both strong supporters …
The World’s Longest Yard Sale takes place Thursday-Sunday, along Hwy 127. Many people will set up tents and nabbing spaces for the 2025 edition, looking for bargains. Stretching from Addison, MI, southward to Gadsden, AL, the 690-mile route reaches Fort Payne, AL, to Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Dunlap, Pikeville, Crossville, and other communities in Tennessee. …
A text scam impersonating the Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles is spreading around the area. If you receive a text from the scammers asking for traffic ticket fees or toll violations, do not click on the link! Please note that the TN DMV does not collect traffic ticket fees. If you have already provided personal …
A court date has been scheduled for the Alabama individual accused of shooting and injuring a Scottsboro police officer in July. Daniel McCarn is charged with attempted murder in connection with the July 26 incident involving SPD Lieutenant Derek Porch. Following a vehicular pursuit that ended in a crash, McCarn allegedly discharged a firearm, resulting …
Get those banjos ready, because this isn’t a joke: Actor and comedy legend Steve Martin will co-host the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Chattanooga for the first time. Martin will host the event alongside Grammy-award winning roots musician Alison Brown. This year’s show will take place on Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga …
The Jasper Highlands Fire Department (JHFD) is now an official Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS) affiliate member. This is an Association of Life-Saving, Rescue, and First Aid Units, with members organized, trained, and equipped for various rescues and first aid work. TARS also provides a variety of rescue training, which offers potential cost savings …
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