News for Grundy County, Tennnessee
A TBI investigation into a residential fire in Grundy County in which a dog was killed has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Beersheba Springs woman. On June 14th, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Altamont Fire Department and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department in investigating a fire at a residence on …
Grundy County Woman Charged with Aggravated Arson and Cruelty to Animals Read More »
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department is looking for two individuals who are wanted for crimes. Christopher Micah Griswold from Coalmont is wanted for Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Burglary. Griswold is 42 years old, 6’2”, weighing 230 lbs, brown hair and blue eyes. The Sheriff’s Department is also searching for Dakota Jacob Johnson from Jasper, TN. …
Grundy County Authorities Are Searching for Two Men Wanted on Various Crimes Read More »
On Tuesday, the Monteagle Police Department arrested the Super 8 and Mountain Inn owners. Dakshaben Patel and Harshil Patel are being charged with filing False Reports to police officers, a Class E felony. According to a press release, on July 18, 2023, Officer Avery McGinness and K9 Officer Brant Voss conducted surveillance (due to high …
Start the Christmas season with the 2023 Motlow College Christmas Concert! Enjoy holiday favorites that spread the Christmas cheer for all to hear. All concerts take place in the Moore County Campus’s Eoff Hall Auditorium. – Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. (reception at 6 p.m.) – Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m. (reception at …
Unemployment rates across the state rose in most counties in October. Moore and Sevier counties had Tennessee’s lowest unemployment at 2.6%. Other local counties: Bedford County stayed the same at 3.7 percent. Coffee County went from 3.6 percent in September to 4.4 percent in October. Franklin County rose from 3.9 percent to 4.2. Grundy County …
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad and the Monteagle Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a Grundy County man charged with the sexual exploitation of an underage female. On November 13, detectives with the Monteagle Police Department contacted special agents with the …
Monteagle Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor Read More »
Ranchers and livestock producers in several Tennessee counties are now eligible to apply for drought disaster assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency says farmers in Franklin, Grundy, Marion, and Warren Counties can now apply for grazing losses incurred in 2023. Farmers in the listed counties can apply for assistance from the Livestock Forage Disaster …
Ranchers and Livestock Producers Eligible to Apply for Drought Disaster Assistance Read More »
A Commissioner of Agriculture Burn Ban has been issued until further notice for Franklin and Grundy Counties at the request of the county mayors. Under state law, the commissioner of agriculture, in consultation with the state forester, has the authority to issue burn bans at the request of county mayors under certain weather conditions. The …
State Issues Burn Bans in Franklin and Grundy Counties Read More »
Several Tennessee counties have been designated as D-3 or under extreme drought conditions on the latest USDA drought monitor. Producers are eligible for drought assistance payments from USDA FSA. Producers in Franklin, Grundy, Warren Counties should contact their local FSA offices for information on receiving assistance. Producers will need to provide data on the number …
Tourism is getting a boost in communities across Tennessee, as the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has announced that the state awarded 29 communities over $2.22 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants. Town of Bell Buckle: Updates to the alleyway, including drainage, lighting, moving utility lines underground, painting, and surfacing the walkway. $35,000. Town of Tracy …
