The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recipients of the volunteer fire departments 2026 funding. This year a record $20 million will be distributed. The $20 million appropriation for 2026 is the program’s single largest allocation since its inception in 2020. Area departments …
On Thursday (January 29, 2026), deputies with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting on Chiggertown Loop. After the incident, both the victim and the suspect left the scene. The victim was transported to Erlanger in Dunlap and was later airlifted to Erlanger in Chattanooga, where they remain in the Intensive Care …
A fiery crash between two tractor-trailers near Exit 134 on Monteagle Mountain led to major traffic delays on Interstate 24 and Highway 41 early Friday morning. Both trucks, one belonging to Amazon, caught fire, creating a dangerous scene for other vehicles. EMS took one driver with non-life-threatening injuries. Numerous agencies responded to the incident, including …
On Tuesday morning, a commercial structure fire broke out at Highway 41 Auto in Tracy City. Due to the nature of the building—an active auto repair shop—the fire posed serious risks, including fuel, oil, compressed gases, and other combustible and explosive materials, as well as the oil change pits. The building was heavily damaged. Four …
A historic restaurant in Tracy City has been deemed a total loss after a fire. The Hargis family owns The Annex Cafe, which has been in operation since 1935. They say it caught on fire Saturday morning. They say a grease fire started around 6 a.m. and spread through to the second floor of the …
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 06:35 a.m., the Haletown Fire and Rescue was toned to I-24 Mile Marker 142 Westbound for a semi-truck fire. Upon arrival, we found the trailer on fire from the rear axle. Monteagle Fire and Rescue started suppressing the fire quickly. Firefighters made entry through the rear doors, locating hot …
On Saturday afternoon, Monteagle Fire & Rescue responded to a crash with injuries and a potential car fire on Interstate 24 eastbound, just past the second runaway truck ramp. Upon arrival, emergency responders noticed a small fire in the engine compartment. This was extinguished. Everyone was out of the vehicle upon arrival, but multiple people …
Sunday morning, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office recovered human remains in a wooded area of Fiery Gizzard Recreation Area inside the South Cumberland State Park. The remains have been positively identified as those of Tyler Curtis, a resident of Tracy City who was reported missing in late February. This remains an active investigation. While foul …
Grundy County Investigators and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are still investigating the Palmer School fire that occurred on Sunday afternoon, October 27. Any tips that lead to the arrest of a suspect can earn a $5,000 cash reward. Call 1-800-762-3017 with this information. Previous Report: On Sunday afternoon, October 27, at approximately 3:43, the Palmer …
A devastating fire at a motel in Monteagle has left nearly 40 residents displaced and uncertain about their future. The fire started around 10 on Thursday night at the Mountain Inn. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames in the eastern part of the structure and throughout the entire roof. Residents evacuated safely, with no …
