With winter weather forecasted in the coming days, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will put brine on the roads and prepare to utilize its Highway Incident Response Unit, which provides emergency assistance to motorists. In anticipation of icy roads and freezing temperatures, TDOT has drivers prepared to work overtime. TDOT’s Transportation Management Center directs …
In January, low-wage workers in Tennessee will be missing out on pay hikes seen in 23 other states. In the new year, the minimum wage will reach or exceed $15 an hour for some or all employees in eight states and 47 cities and counties. Jeff Strand, director of public policy for the Tennessee Disability Coalition, said …
Temperatures are predicted to drop over the next couple of weeks. Cold weather brings greater risks to homeowners and their families as more people stay indoors to keep warm. This winter, stay warm and safe with some easy-to-remember fire safety tips. -Keep flammable items like blankets, rugs, or furniture at least three feet away from …
Tennessee State Parks will hold First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day. Most of the 59 state parks will host the events as part of the parks’ year-long Signature Hikes series. The free guided hikes, led by park rangers, are available for all ages and abilities. The First Day Hikes vary from easy walks to …
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that 91 of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates of less than 5% for November, with rates decreasing in 17 counties. Moore and Williamson counties recorded the state’s lowest unemployment rates for November at 2.6%. Bledsoe County rose from 5.1% to 5.4. Grundy County dropped from …
The Whitwell Police Department reminds everyone that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 in America. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office strives to reduce serious injuries and fatal crashes by educating parents, caregivers, and community members about using car seats, boosters, and seat belts properly. Find a …
Tennessee employers added 56,000 nonfarm jobs over the past year, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, well below the national rate despite an increase of two-tenths of a percentage point over October’s rate. Tennessee’s unemployment rate was also 3.5% …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has released a video urging boaters to exercise extra caution near dam spillways. The agency has released a video demonstrating the potential dangers of getting too close to these areas. Watch: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3927790437509163 The TWRA reported that more than 15 deaths have occurred over the past decade due to boaters …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn the community about a phone scam. Scammers call individuals claiming to be from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division, using names like “Garry Higgins” or “Kevin Higgins. ” They tell people they have an outstanding warrant and need immediate action. This is a scam. The Grundy …
Construction has begun for the new Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium, coming to the South Broad District in 2026. Crews began digging at the site to prepare it for the stadium’s foundation. Next, pipes for plumbing will be laid. The updates come following a groundbreaking ceremony for the stadium that was held in July of 2024. The …
