Unfortunately, after 20 years of service, Sequatchie County Schools will not be offering before-school, after-school, and summer camp programs this year. The district did not receive funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant for the 2024-25 school year due to a statewide federal budget cut across our state. Sequatchie County Schools is disappointed …
School is back in session and lawmakers are reminding everyone of Tennessee’s new parental consent law. The new law says if there’s an emergency, any person, including a school nurse, can provide a child with medical assistance. This includes treating a wound or taking a child to the emergency room in the event of a …
Sequatchie County High School will host a football Jamboree on August 16th. Quarter-action contests will start at 6 pm. Q1 Howard Vs. Sequatchie Q2 Howard Vs, Bledsoe Q3 Grundy Vs. Bledsoe Q4 Grundy Vs Grace Academy Q5 Grace Academy Vs. Sequatchie
The Whitwell Police Department has been notified of a motorcycle theft. The stolen motorcycle is a 1988 Harley Davidson LX8 from 290 E Michigan Ave. The tank has flames painted on it, as does the passenger backrest. The motorcycle’s tag is (TN) 569ZC1. If you spot the motorcycle, call 423-942-2525 or email arose@cityofwhitwell1956.org or dboyd@cityofwhitwell1956.org.
TnAchieves is seeking thousands of volunteer mentors by November 15. “2024 was a year of strong connections and meaningful outcomes for tnAchieves mentors,” said tnAchieves Senior Director of Mentors Tyler Ford. “Students choosing to work with a mentor benefitted greatly from the local nudges and encouragement that a mentor provides, completing key TN Promise requirements at …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2):Â The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the work …
Sheriff Bill Phillips and the men and women of the Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office are excited to announce the Kick-Off of their 2nd Opp Program being implemented at the jail. The event will be held at the Sequatchie County Justice Center on August 6, 2024, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Community members interested in learning more about …
Millions of children ride school buses each school day. Did you know that the school bus is one of the safest vehicles on the road? Less than 1% of all traffic fatalities involve children on school transportation vehicles. However, children are more at risk when approaching or leaving a school bus. It’s important for all …
On Friday, around 1 p.m., a logging truck collided with a vehicle on Highway 28 near Cordell Road. The accident took the life of Ed Nunley, the District 4 County Commissioner for Sequatchie County. He was also a member of the Sequatchie County 911 Board, the Sequatchie County Chamber of Commerce Board, the Sequatchie County …
The 2024 Annual Meeting of the SVEC will be on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at South Pittsburg High School: 717 Elm Ave, South Pittsburg. The SVEC invites you to this special 85th-anniversary celebration. You will receive an SVEC customized Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. They will also have dinner, sweet treats, and music by Silver Queen. …
