On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident at the Grundy County Jail involving an inmate assaulting a correctional officer. The correctional officer sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment. The incident remains under investigation. The inmate involved will face additional criminal charges …
While members of SVEC crew were eating lunch in Altamont between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, approximately $15,000 worth of tools and equipment were stolen from a SVEC truck. Among the items taken were several Milwaukee and STIHL brand tools and equipment, and a spool of copper wire. SVEC is asking anyone who may …
Friday morning, Grundy County Investigators partnered with the Department of Children’s Services on a child neglect investigation at a residence on Canyon Drive in Altamont. During the investigation, allegations were made that a child was being restrained to a bed using a restraint device. While attempting to conduct the investigation, DCS caseworkers were confronted by …
As the school year begins, Grundy County Schools will not serve lettuce or tomatoes in August due to the Cyclospora outbreak affecting 45 states. The CDC reports Cyclospora is linked to contaminated food or water and can cause prolonged diarrhea if untreated. Cases have been confirmed nearby but not yet in Grundy County. Parents welcome …
After a few years of planning and building the Miracle on the Mountain Play Outside Park Located on 9875 SR-56 in Coalmont, Tn will officially open on Friday July 10th at 2:00pm. Rain date will be July 11th at 10:00am. Grundy County officials say that food and ice cream trucks will be available. Also feel …
Youth Villages, a nonprofit supporting children with emotional and behavioral challenges, is seeking more foster parents in Polk, Grundy, and Bledsoe. Their Chattanooga office serves 12 regional counties and has helped over 196,000 young people in Tennessee. The agency will host virtual information sessions in January for families to learn about fostering and address common …
On Friday, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced that 38-year-old Crystal Myers of Altamont, Tennessee, was convicted of TennCare Fraud and Theft of Services. Myers was convicted of misrepresenting that she had custody of her two children so that she could receive TennCare benefits for herself. Had Ms. Myers provided accurate information regarding her …
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Driver Services Centers in Grundy and Sequatchie County locations will close a one-day installation this week for the installation of new credentialing equipment and new self-service kiosks. Locations Closing Tuesday, Oct. 15 Grundy County Clerk – 68 Cumberland Street, Altamont Locations Closing Wednesday, Oct. 16 Sequatchie County Clerk – …
With the passing of July 4th, summer has reached it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents know very well the day 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 …
