Dunlap Fire Department responded to a two car motor vehicle accident on Highway 111 southbound above the scenic overlook with entrapment at 4:20 PM on Tuesday. Both southbound lanes were blocked both by the wreckage of two trucks and emergency vehicles. Firefighters used Hurst eDRAULIC tools to extricate the driver of one of trucks by …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol advises motorists to ensure they are adequately prepared prior to traveling in winter conditions. Assembling a comprehensive Winter Travel Kit is essential for safety in the event of an emergency. Recommended items include a first aid kit, blankets, non-perishable snacks, bottled water, and a mobile phone charger. In case of an …
Sequatchie Valley Now can confirm that two fatal accidents occurred on Wednesday night, November 26, 2025. The Tennessee Highway Patrol first worked a deadly multi-vehicle accident on I-24 Eastbound near Nickajack Lake (MM 159). The THP said on Sunday, November 30, 2025, that this crash was still under investigation. A second fatal crash took place …
On Sunday morning, the Cagle Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 111 in front of Dollar General. When CVFD arrived on scene, they reported a three-vehicle crash with debris on the roadway. EMS was requested for one patient evaluation. Additional support was provided by Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint: Date: December 11, 2025 County: Marion Time: 9:00 PM Location: Valley View Hwy @ Coppinger Cove Rd. Date: December 25, 2025 County: Marion Time: 9:00 PM Location: State Highway 156 @ Blue Bridge The scheduled checkpoint is contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.
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 …
Deer season is in full swing across Tennessee, and not just for hunters. State troopers say it’s the time of year when drivers are most likely to encounter deer where they are not hunting them, but in the middle of the highway. November is historically the peak month for deer-related crashes in Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol …
A Grundy County deputy sustained injuries in a collision that occurred Wednesday morning in front of a Chattanooga gas station. The incident happened near 3709 Cummings Highway, adjacent to the MAPCO gas station. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the deputy’s vehicle was traveling westbound in the right lane with its emergency …
On Saturday at 1 a.m., the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 111 in the curves south of the waterfall. The driver in a van was extricated by firefighters using Hurst eDRAULIC spreader and cutter. Puckett EMS transported the victim with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the 2nd vehicle …
The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that is believed to have occurred on Monday, October 27, 2025, in the Lewis Chapel community. Deputies were contacted on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, about a potential missing person, Silvia G. Vilchez, age 50, of 279 Snyder Loop, Graysville, TN, which quickly grew into a case of …
