A historic fixture in Tracy City is gone. The “Fairgrounds Barn” was tragically destroyed by fire early Monday morning. This beloved landmark, a venue for countless community memories and events, represents a profound loss for Grundy County residents. Tracy City Mayor Stacie Hutcheson stated, “While the physical structure is gone, its spirit and the memories …
On Monday night, Johnny McNeal, 48, was taken into custody by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Tracy City Police Department and Constable Kyle Collins. During an investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit, McNeal engaged in sexually explicit conversations and attempted to solicit sexual acts from someone he believed to …
This year, as part of the 21st Annual Law Enforcement Challenge, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office will offer “Tennessee’s Best-Looking Cruiser Award” to recognize the law enforcement agency with the coolest cruiser photo. All law enforcement agencies in Tennessee are eligible to participate. See below to review the rules. The deadline to vote is Friday, June 20, by 4:00 …
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 …
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be distributed statewide for the 2024–2025 federal fiscal year. Pikeville Police Department High Visibility Enforcement 9,999. Jasper Police Department High Visibility Enforcement $10,000.00 Kimball Police Department Police Traffic Services (Multiple Violations) $25,000. Marion …
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement of grant funds to all eligible law enforcement officers and school resource officers (SROs). This summer, each eligible law enforcement officer will receive an $800 retention bonus payment if they have completed their 2023 …
On Wednesday, the American flag will be flown from sunup to sundown at half-staff to honor Peace Officers Memorial Day. It is one of two days that federal law requires American flags to be lowered to half-staff. The other is Memorial Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day is held on May 15 each year. It is a …
On Monday, May 6th, 2024, a search warrant was obtained for a residence on N Bluff Circle in Monteagle. During the execution of the search warrant, drug substances were seized along with a large amount of Drug Paraphernalia used for consuming Fentanyl. Three small children were residing at the residence. During the investigation, substances obtained …
On Tuesday night, April 29, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, the Tracy City Police Department, and the Marion County SWAT Team responded to an armed individual who was inside a residence and refusing to comply with law enforcement. An arrest warrant was obtained, and 53-year-old Thomas Conry was charged with Aggravated Assault. Team members secured …
