The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 29, 2026. Good news for diners, the lowest score in Marion County was a 92 and 93 in …
New research shows the Chattanooga area continues attracting new residents from across the country — with California now serving as the top source of out-of-state newcomers moving into the region. And while much of the attention often centers on Hamilton County and Chattanooga itself, the migration trend is also having a growing impact right here …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 5/18/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now or svalleynow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an …
The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering changes to the way it charges large industrial customers as electricity demand from AI-driven data centers continues to grow across the region. According to reports, TVA officials recently informed local power companies that the utility is exploring new rate structures aimed at preventing everyday residential customers from absorbing the …
Families and young anglers will have the chance to fish for free next month during a special event planned at Fall Creek Falls State Park. The park will host its annual Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 6, beginning at 7 a.m. at the park’s softball fields. Organizers say the event is designed …
At many schools, earning the title of valedictorian is considered the culmination of years of dedication and academic excellence. At Sequatchie County High School, one family has transformed that achievement into a remarkable multi-generational legacy. This year, Harrison P. Smith added his name to a family tradition decades in the making by graduating as valedictorian …
Gas prices across Tennessee dropped slightly over the past week, but drivers heading out for the Memorial Day holiday are still paying significantly more at the pump compared to last year. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Tennessee is now $4.12 per gallon, down three cents from …
There’s a certain shade of green that only exists in the Sequatchie Valley in late spring. It arrives somewhere between dogwood season and the first cutting of hay — when the hardwoods on the mountainsides finally leaf out completely, the pastures glow bright emerald after sunrise, and the long gray look of winter disappears almost …
The following arrests have been reported by the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department as of 5/18/2026. DISCLAIMER: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The arrest records or information about an arrest that are published or reported on Sequatchie Valley Now or svalleynow.com are not an indication of guilt or evidence that an …
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 18, 2026. And there’s good news for local diners — no failing scores were reported during this latest …
