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Two arrested followed armed incident
Grundy County Investigators partnered with the Department of Children’s Services on a child neglect investigation at a residence on Canyon Drive in Altamont last Friday.… Login to continue reading Login…

McNeece eyes increased patrols, fiscal stability
After winning the sheriff’s office in a close election this past week, Sheriff-Elect Virgil McNeece is ready to just in with both feet once he… Login to continue reading Login…

Home dream becomes reality for local veteran
A 35-year-old Army veteran and single father of two is settling into his new role of homeowner – a dream he wasn’t sure would happen… Login to continue reading Login…

Bryant and Schramkowski wed
Pelham native Celeste Ashlan Bryant (29) married William Alexander (“Alex”) Schramkowski (28) on May 30, 2026, in downtown Nashville. The couple celebrated the occasion with… Login to continue reading Login…

When doves fly – TWRA offers money for fields
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2026 dove hunting season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Fresh foods and organic products sold at Mountain Mercantile and Refillery
Nestled in the original site of Mountain Mart Grill & Grocery between Jasper and Tracy City off TN-150 in Sequatchie is a brand new business which specializes in products and foods made with natural and organic ingredients.

McNeece elected sheriff, Brady retained as mayor
Virgil McNeece has been elected Grundy County Sheriff, unseating incumbent Heath Gunter while squeezing past fellow contender David Strieby in a five-candidate race. The law… Login to continue reading Login…

Fire in the sky – the Perseids are coming
There will be a fire in the night sky for the next month as the Perseids Meteor Shower returns for a season, with the onset already happening, and highlighting in early August.

Monteagle eyes expanding business diversity
In 2019, Grundy County passed Resolution 19-5-20c, banning rock crushers, new gravel pits, and new quarries within 5,000 feet of schools, homes, churches, and stores. This was passed to provide a quick way for the local government to protect rural areas from the adverse side effects of large-scale industry.

Residents raise stink over sewer
This past May, a house bill, “Southern Cumberland Plateau Regional Water and Wastewater Authority,” was introduced to upgrade water and wastewater systems in Grundy County and surrounding areas. Grundy County officials have begun expanding this water system to The Caverns and into the Pelham area near the interstate exit.
