A popular local destination known for its historic charm and annual fall festival is closing its property to public access, citing growing legal and liability concerns. In a statement posted this week on Facebook, the owners of Ketner’s Mill announced that while the annual Ketner’s Mill Country Arts Fair will continue each year, the mill …
As the August County General Election approaches, local voters are being reminded of several important dates and the candidates expected to appear on the ballot. According to local Facebook page Valley Votes, the deadline to register to vote for the August election is July 7, 2026. Early voting is scheduled to run from July 17 …
The City of Whitwell and the Marion County Libraries are currently accepting applications for a part-time Library Assistant/Clerk position. According to the job posting, the position is scheduled for 18½ hours per week and will involve a variety of duties supporting the operations of the Marion County library system. Responsibilities for the position include adding …
Phase One of the preservation and improvement project at the Children’s Holocaust Memorial at Whitwell Middle School has officially been completed, thanks to a widespread community effort involving volunteers, local businesses, school staff, and students. School officials announced the milestone this week, expressing gratitude to the many individuals and organizations who donated time, materials, labor, …
Tennessee American Water is highlighting major infrastructure investments across Southeast Tennessee during National Infrastructure Week — with some of the largest local projects centered in Whitwell and Marion County. The utility company announced it plans to invest more than $40 million into water system improvements during 2026, including major upgrades to storage capacity, aging infrastructure, …
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a phone scam involving a caller falsely claiming to be “Lt. Prince” with the department. According to the sheriff’s department, several reports have been received from individuals who were contacted by the scammer and told they needed to pay fines over the phone. Officials emphasized that …
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 …
The City of Whitwell is adding a new event to its community celebrations this summer with the announcement of its first-ever Fourth of July Parade. According to information released by the city’s park director and the Whitwell Volunteer Fire Department, the parade will take place on Saturday, July 4, as part of America’s 250th birthday …
A Marion County man is officially in the Tennessee record books after landing the largest largemouth bass ever confirmed in the state. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announced Monday that Whitwell resident Darren Nunley set a new Tennessee state record for largemouth bass with a fish caught earlier this year on Nickajack Reservoir. According to …
GOP – Marion Co. – Mayor 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Travis Layne (R) 1,456 43% Tom D. Hudson (R) 1,176 35% Larry N. Montague (R) 740 22% GOP – Marion Co. – Sheriff 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Chris Webb (R) 2,022 56% Clifford Wayne Jordan (R) 833 23% Billy …
