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Concrete Repairs Prompt Weekend Lane Closures on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County

Drivers traveling near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement weekend lane closures on …

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Tennessee Animal Shelters Encouraged to Apply for Grants

Animal shelters across Tennessee are invited to apply for funding that supports spay and neuter services. The application window remains open until May 16, 2025. “Making spay and neuter services more accessible benefits both pets and the community,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. said. “By reducing the number litters of unwanted dogs and cats, we …

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Senators Urge Mexican Government to Cease Unfair Treatment of Vulcan Materials

This week, United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), and members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter urging Mexican Minister of Economy Ebrard Casaubon to address the country’s unfair treatment of the U.S.-based Vulcan Materials Company. The company has operated in Mexico for decades and supports thousands of jobs …

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National Cornbread Festival is This Weekend

It’s time for the National Cornbread Festival, this Saturday and Sunday. For 28 years, the festival has celebrated the love of cornbread in all its delicious forms. The downtown South Pittsburg area will be filled with mouth-watering cornbread competitions, live music, local artisan vendors, and fun activities for the whole family. So, whether you are …

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Major League Fishing Coming to Nickajack

The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour continues its 2025 season next week, May 1-4, with the Stage 4 event on Chickamauga and Nickajack Lakes. Hosted by Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Fish Tennessee, the four-day tournament, which begins on Chickamauga before transitioning to Nickajack for the Knockout and Championship Rounds, will feature 66 of the world’s top professional anglers …

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Chattanooga State Shines at 2025 SkillsUSA State Conference with 61 Medals

Chattanooga State Community College continued its legacy of excellence at the 2025 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, earning 61 medals and taking home the prestigious James D. King Award for Division I for the 10th consecutive year. 110 student contestants and 40 advisors attended the competition, bringing home 28 Gold, 18 Silver, and 15 …

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DEA Drug Take Back Day is Saturday

Johnson & Sharpe Dairy Farm Liquidation Auction is this Saturday

Johnson & Sharpe Dairy Farm Liquidation Auction Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at 9am CST Sale Location: 1887 Kelly Cross Roads Dunlap, TN 37327 FARMALL 95 CAB TRACTOR, 4WD, FEL, HOURS: 5,094 CASE JX 75 TRACTOR, 2WD, HOURS: 2,675 CASE 1070 CAB TRACTOR CASE 830 NON RUNNING GEHL 110 GRINDER MIXER KUBOTA DIESEL RTVX1100C CAB RTV   18 TON FEED BIN …

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Reminder: Debris Burn Permits Required Through May 15

To minimize the risk of wildland fires, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required for debris burning from October 15 through May 15. “Burn permits help us communicate with landowners about when and where it is safe to burn at any given time,” …

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New State Legislature Student Athlete Transfer Bill Put On Hold

A new state legislature bill adopting new TSSAA high school transfer rules has been delayed until the next legislative session in 2026, even though it has already passed the state senate. Earlier this year, the TSSAA Board approved a new “one-time transfer rule” for non-athletic reasons that would not punish student athletes regarding eligibility. The TSSAA board …

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