Public access to Franklin State Forest is currently restricted as the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) investigates vandalism and theft of Division of Forestry (TDF) equipment in the forest in Franklin County. TDA’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) is working with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, and local law …
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Area Road Construction Update Including Sinkhole Work in Marion County
MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4: All lanes are shut down due to a sinkhole. Traffic is using a local detour, and traffic controls are in place. RESTRICTIONS: SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) roadway is closed from 14.2 to 14.4 MARION COUNTY SR-28 (STATE HWY. 28) TDOT Maintenance southbound …
Forever Stamp Prices Increase on Sunday
Starting July 14, a First-Class Forever stamp is set to go from 68 cents to 73 cents. Because Forever stamps hold their value forever (as their name suggests), you can buy as many as you want at the current price before the increased cost is implemented. The U.S. Postal Service announced in 2021 that price …
Grant will Help Increase Enforcement of Move Over Law
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office has qualified for $172,000 in a federal grant to help prevent roadside deaths and help emergency crews do their jobs in the safest way possible. The grant will allow the THSO to crack down on the issue by increasing enforcement of the Move Over Law. So far this year there …
Bledsoe County Schools Receive Grant
The Tennessee Department of Education announced over $2.6 million in Perkins Reserve Grant (PRG) grant funds have been awarded to 55 school districts for the 2024-25 school year to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) across the state. The PRG grant awards support the implementation of programs of study aligned with emerging technology in regionally …
Major Work on I-24 on Monday and Wednesday Night
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) wants to inform travelers on Interstate-24 to be aware of some major traffic backups beginning Monday night, July 8 and Wednesday night, July 10. TDOT says crews will be placing new beams for the replacement bridges at South Moore and McBrien Roads. The work will be done at night, …
Groundbreaking for New Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium is July 15
After a long time of waiting for fans and financial negotiations, a groundbreaking on the Chattanooga Lookout’s new stadium is planned for July 15, 2024, at 9:30 AM CT at the South Broad district location. Officials say the cost of the project is estimated to be $115 million dollars. The Lookouts are hoping to open …
Grundy County School Board Member Facing Allegations About Election Laws
The Grundy County School District posted on Facebook a letter from Director of Schools Dr. Clint Durley and Chairman of the School Board Rick Rust concerning allegations of political pressure by a member of the Board of Education. The letter claims that a female board member attended an event in May at Swiss Memorial Elementary …
Road Construction Update as of July 4
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-28 (MAIN ST.) TDOT Maintenance northbound at LM 15.62: Right Lane is currently shut down to one lane. investigating a possible sink hole. Further information when available. MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4: All lanes are shut down due to a sink hole. Traffic is using …
Operation Dry Water Returns for Independence Day Holiday Period
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) participates in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the Independence Day holiday. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and the TWRA will be on heightened alert for boating under …


