April 6, 2026
Business
Historic artifacts and community memorabilia at Bridgeport Depot Museum
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Located in the nearby town of Bridgeport, Ala., lies a historic train depot which houses a vast collection of artifacts and memorabilia x of the community’s…
SVEC: Sequatchie Valley’s dominant power company
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Sequatchee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC), headquartered in South Pittsburg, has been serving as the Sequatchie Valley’s main proprietor of electrical power for nearly a century. First…
Hammers: A family-owned staple in Marion County
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Nestled in the heart of South Pittsburg is a family-owned department store that sells a large range of clothing and accessories for residents to purchase. Hammers…
Hattie B’s to potentially open new location in Chattanooga
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Hattie B’s, a well-regarded chain restaurant out of Nashville, is in the works of potentially opening a new location in nearby Chattanooga. One of Music City’s…
Tony Roma’s now open for business
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer After much wait and growing anticipation from the community, Tony Roma’s in Kimball has now officially opened for business on Tuesday, October 14. Tony Roma’s first…
Haletown Volunteer Fire Department: A small town department, always ready to help
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD), nestled within the town of Guild, is a local volunteer department that is always ready to serve the county during emergency…
Kanti’s Bar & Grill celebrates two years of business in Marion County
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Kanti’s Bar & Grill, located near downtown Jasper has recently celebrated its two-year anniversary providing the community with an assortment of authentic Mexican dishes. Kanti’s Bar…
Zaxby’s to open by end of the month
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mayor Rex Pesnell of Kimball has recently made the announcement that the town’s upcoming Zaxby’s location is set to officially open by the end of this…
Wildlife wonders abound at Chattanooga Zoo
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Chattanooga Zoo, located near the heart of Gig City on North Holtzclaw Avenue, is a well-known and beloved attraction filled with numerous animals and activities…
The Palms Up Foundation: A non-profit for giving a helping hand
JARRETT GOOODMAN Staff Writer The Palms Up Foundation, based in Marion County and headquartered at Parkridge West Hospital, is a non-profit program founded with one purpose in mind: to help…