April 6, 2026
News
Heat Wave Leads To Higher Pump Prices
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor The national average for a gallon of gas awoke from a months-long slumber, surging 13 cents since last week to $3.71. The primary cause appears to be…
Marion, Monteagle Get Taste of Water Dollars
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced 131 grants totaling $299,228,167 from the state’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund, part of which TDEC…
Tax On Food Suspended Through Oct. 31
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed the Tennessee Works Tax Act, the single largest tax cut in state history, to provide more than $400 million in savings…
Truck Fire Takes 6,000 Gallons To Extinguish
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Firefighters used over 6,000 gallons of water to extinguish a car hauler and burning electric vehicle this past week after the transport burst into flames on Interstate…
Fire Departments To Cover Unchartered Interstate 24 Areas
LACIE SILVA Editor At the recent County Commission meeting, a decision was made to support a previously unchartered area off Interstate 24 to and from Monteagle. Several concerned citizens contacted…
Calling All Teachers – Marion County Schools Needs You
LACIE SILVA Editor With the new school year right around the corner, Marion County Schools’ administration is highlighting the need for eight new teachers to accommodate the surge in student…
Pitt to Port Paddle Sparks Interest in Trail System
LACIE SILVA Editor Paddling down the river from South Pittsburg to Bridgeport, the 3rd Annual Pitt to Port Paddle event took place on Saturday, July 29. The free event…
The Marion Tribune publishes inaugural edition
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Continuing the rich tradition of news organizations which date back over a century in Marion County, today The Marion Tribune is publishing its inaugural edition, the new…
Coming Soon Marion Tribune
The Marion Tribune in Tennessee, a local news source for the community will be active soon. Keep Checking back to MarionTribune.com for updates.