Tennessee’s unemployment rate held firm at 3.4% for the third month in a row, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in September was unchanged from the previous two months and down one-tenth of a percentage point from a year ago. Before July, …
The Grundy County School Board will meet again this week after recently voting 6-3 to extend the director of schools a 4-year extension. Dr. Donald Durley’s new contract will extend his deal through 2030. On Thursday, the board will decide if they will give Dr Durley a $20,000 per year raise. Grundy County citizens …
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System (VBH) announces the launch of Project Rural Recovery (PRR) in their service area of middle Tennessee. The project will expand access to basic physical health and behavioral health services for individuals and families in the five rural counties of Bledsoe, Sequatchie, Grundy, Warren, and Van Buren. To bring these services to …
Grundy County Superintendent Clint Durley stated that the high school has not confirmed reports of bedbugs at Grundy County High School, which originated from social media speculation. As a precaution, one room has been isolated, and pest-control personnel visited the campus Friday afternoon to inspect the area and treat it if necessary. Families are encouraged …
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 …
A group of Grundy Countians have achieved their dream after years of work: the county now has Tennessee’s largest ADA inclusive park located in Coalmont. Mountain Play Outside Park that opened last Friday, features custom ADA compliant equipment, including zip lines with secure seats, padded turf, wheelchair-accessible swings, shaded slides, a toddler area, and a …
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 …
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) Commissioner Mark Ezell announced today that 30 communities will receive more than $2 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants to strengthen local tourism assets and drive Tennessee’s continued growth as a world-class destination. The grants help cities and counties enhance experiences, draw more visitors, and increase economic impact. Eligible projects include …
The first Tennessee young sportsman deer hunt for the 2025-26 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 25-26. Youth ages 6-16 may participate using a gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain in position to take immediate control of the hunting …
On Saturday afternoon, around 5 PM, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to Hwy 41 and Hwy 134 for multiple trees down after a strong storm had passed through the area. Winds were reported at over 80mph during the peak of the storm. Upon arrival, the decision was made to call for mutual aid due to …
