July 30, 2026
Marion County
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Jul 30, 2026
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Lifestyles
Sales tax weekend is this weekend
Staff report Tennesseans will enjoy sales tax weekend again July 31 through Aug. 2, marking decades of savings for families just in time for back-to-school.…
History
This Week in History: First Successful Nuclear Detonation
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On July 16, 1945, the Trinity nuclear test became the world’s first successful detonation of a nuclear weapon. Conducted in the desert…
Obituaries
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News
Marion County VFDs and rescue squads receive over $798k in grants
KYLE MURPHY Contributor The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), along with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, honored several local volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, including 14 Marion County volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, with a luncheon and awarded a total of over $2.6 million in grants. The Marion County volunteer fire…
Entertainment
Foster Falls Fire Department Hosts Community Open House
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On July 18, 2026, the Foster Falls Fire Department welcomed members of the community to its annual open house, giving residents an opportunity to meet local firefighters, learn about fire safety, and see the equipment used to protect the area. The event highlighted the important role that volunteer firefighters play in keeping…
Sports
Whitwell Tigers Looking for Bounce-Back Season
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers football team enters the 2026 season looking to prove that last year was simply a season that got away.…
Education
Reflection Riding Nature Center hosts wildlife presentation
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During this year’s annual Summer Reading season in Marion County, Tish Gailmard, Learning and Engagement Specialist for Reflection Riding Arboretum &…