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MARION COUNTY I-24 [156.4-160.2] from 156.4 to 160.2 resurfacing:Â The contractor will be performing resurfacing operations on I-24 EB and WB in Marion County from MM 156.4 East of SR-28 to MM 160.2 West of the Tennessee River. This work will require single lane closures, leaving one lane open in each direction each night worked. Resurfacing …
Residents and businesses in several Tennessee counties impacted by the August 12 flooding can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. On August 29, the U.S. Small Business Administration declared a disaster in Bledsoe, Bradley, Hamilton, Marion, Meigs, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties. Small businesses and private nonprofits may borrow up to $2 million to repair …
September is observed nationally as Suicide Prevention Month, an initiative dedicated to increasing awareness regarding a significant public health issue. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that suicide ranked among the leading causes of death in 2023, with nearly 50,000 individuals aged 12 and older losing their lives to suicide …
The Grundy County Mayor’s Office has announced improvements to a road in Pelham. This project was added to improve the SR 50 Mt road, east of Harshman Road, to near SR-108. Portions of the highway will be widened. The entire project spans 3.38 miles. The right-of-way cost is $710,110, Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Surface Transportation …
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will 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 will close the new I-24 …
America’s Healthiest Schools 2025, 1,120 schools in 34 states and Washington, DC, have been recognized for implementing best practices to support the health of staff, students, and families. Two Bledsoe County School District schools in Pikeville, TN, were recognized. Cecil B. Rigsby Elementary received 5 out of 9 stars for school Health Services, Nutrition and …
Following the detection of E. coli in Pikeville’s treated wastewater earlier this summer, the city has received an additional violation notice from the state authorities. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) now requires the city to install warning signs notifying the public of potential sewage presence in the Sequatchie River and to initiate …
The Tennessee Lottery is celebrating nearly 10 Powerball winners from the drawing last week. Six players won $50,000, and two more won $100,000 from last Wednesday night’s drawing. Five players matched four numbers plus the Powerball to win $50,000 and purchased tickets from these locations: Thorntons, 7102 Charlotte Pk. in Nashville, Publix 2315 E. Andrew …
GRUNDY COUNTY SR-2 (US-41) TDOT Contractor westbound from LM 7.2 to LM 7.4:Â During daylight hours on 09/15/25 and 09/16/25, TDOT contractors will close the westbound lane and maintain a single flagging-controlled lane in both directions through the work zone. GRUNDY COUNTY SR-56 from Montgomery Street to Des Church Road resurfacing:Â The contractor will close one lane …
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) maintenance crews will perform pipe repairs along I-24 East in Grundy County, resulting in temporary traffic impacts over two scheduled workdays. On Thursday, the shoulder between mile markers 120 and 129 was closed. On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, rolling roadblocks and a shoulder closure will occur in the same area …
