Sequatchie Valley Now

08/05/2025

Registration Day is tomorrow!
⏰ 8:00–10:30 AM

If you attended a pre-registration meeting during the week of 7/21, you do NOT need to attend tomorrow.

New students, please bring the following to help speed up the process:
📄 Birth Certificate
💉 TN Shot Record
🏠 Two Proofs of Residency

08/04/2025

The Jasper Highlands Fire Department (JHFD) is now an official Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS) affiliate member. This is an Association of Life-Saving, Rescue, and First Aid Units, with members organized, trained, and equipped for various rescues and first aid work. TARS also provides a variety of rescue training, which offers potential cost savings for TARS members. The team's recognition of the JHFD is due to its ongoing efforts to expand its skill set to include vehicle extrication, search and rescue, and vertical rope rescue....

The Jasper Highlands Fire Department (JHFD) is now an official Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS) affiliate member. This is an Association of Life-Saving, Rescue, and First Aid Units, with members organized, trained, and equipped for various rescues and first aid work. TARS also provides....

08/04/2025

At 9:32 PM Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to Cedar Lane off Old Union Road for a vehicle fire. The vehicle was a 1980 Corvette being driven when the fire started in the engine compartment and then spread to the passenger compartment. There were no injuries to the occupants in the car or the responding firefighters. Dunlap Police and Sequatchie County Sheriff deputies also responded Pictures submitted by FF Johnson, Birdwell, and Snyder.

At 9:32 PM Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to Cedar Lane off Old Union Road for a vehicle fire. The vehicle was a 1980 Corvette being driven when the fire started in the engine compartment and then spread to the passenger compartment. There were no injuries to the occu...

08/04/2025

Starting August 5, you must dial all 10 digits in the 423-area code for your call to go through. This includes Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, Bradley, McMinn, Monroe, and Polk counties in East Tennessee. Those who live in a different area code and have to call a 423 number will need to dial all 10 digits starting August 5 to reach anyone inside the 423-area code....

Starting August 5, you must dial all 10 digits in the 423-area code for your call to go through. This includes Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie, Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, Bradley, McMinn, Monroe, and Polk counties in East Tennessee. Those who live in a different area code and have to call a 423 number will....

08/03/2025

Marion County Schools will implement the Rave Panic Button app as a new safety measure at the beginning of this school year. The app is designed to improve student safety by directly connecting to the county's 911 operations. Superintendent Dr. Mark Griffith stated that the panic button had been considered for some time. During a recent test at Monteagle Elementary, the system worked as intended; however, Dr....

Marion County Schools will implement the Rave Panic Button app as a new safety measure at the beginning of this school year. The app is designed to improve student safety by directly connecting to the county's 911 operations. Superintendent Dr. Mark Griffith stated that the panic button had been con...

08/03/2025

The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department conducted a training day on Saturday. They split into two groups. The first group stayed at Station One and trained in Rapid Intervention Team skills, which were used to rescue firefighters in a Mayday situation. The second team went off the mountain with Haletown Volunteer Fire Department, Jasper Highlands, Sequatchie Volunteer Fire Department, and Fire Rehab Services working a controlled burn of an abandoned house.

The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department conducted a training day on Saturday. They split into two groups. The first group stayed at Station One and trained in Rapid Intervention Team skills, which were used to rescue firefighters in a Mayday situation. The second team went off the mountain with Halet...

08/03/2025

Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities impacting traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will begin moving traffic to its final alignment on the interstate ramps at the split over the next two weekends....

Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities impacting traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) cont...

08/02/2025

Students, grades 7-12, interested in auditioning for our 2026 spring production, this meeting is for you!

Join us at Jasper Middle School for an Audition Workshop! During this workshop, you will get all the information needed to have the perfect audition.

07/31/2025

07/31/2025

Due to a water shortage, the public restrooms and campground bathhouses at Fall Creek Falls State Park are closed. However, portable toilets are available at each bathhouse and are being serviced as often as possible. Those with current or upcoming reservations are welcome to stay. However, if you wish to change or cancel your reservation, you can do so at no charge by calling 423-881-5298. Self-contained campers should fill their holding tanks before coming to the park. The Park apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your patience.

Due to a water shortage, the public restrooms and campground bathhouses at Fall Creek Falls State Park are closed. However, portable toilets are available at each bathhouse and are being serviced as often as possible. Those with current or upcoming reservations are welcome to stay. However, if you w...

07/31/2025

The World’s Longest Yard Sale takes place this year Thursday-Sunday, August 7-10, along Hwy 127. Many people will set up tents and nabbing spaces for the 2025 edition, looking for bargains. Stretching from Addison, MI, southward to Gadsden, AL, the 690-mile route reaches Fort Payne, AL, to Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Dunlap, Pikeville, Crossville, and other communities in Tennessee. Please drive carefully, as traffic will be heavy along the route. The Yard Sale began in 1987 by Mike Walker, a former Fentress County Executive in Jamestown, TN.

The World’s Longest Yard Sale takes place this year Thursday-Sunday, August 7-10, along Hwy 127. Many people will set up tents and nabbing spaces for the 2025 edition, looking for bargains. Stretching from Addison, MI, southward to Gadsden, AL, the 690-mile route reaches Fort Payne, AL, to Signal ...

07/31/2025

The Sound Haven Music Festival (Jaceland) runs through Saturday, August 3rd. This event is held on private property in Marion County (Bass Layne/Ross Creek area). Over the past few years, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple noise complaints regarding this festival. Please be aware that because the event is located in Marion County, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that it has no jurisdiction in this matter....

The Sound Haven Music Festival (Jaceland) runs through Saturday, August 3rd. This event is held on private property in Marion County (Bass Layne/Ross Creek area). Over the past few years, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple noise complaints regarding this festival. Please be a...