Last week, Tennessee dedicated two new state parks that offer fresh places to hike, explore, and camp on the Cumberland Plateau: Fiery Gizzard State Park and Head of the Crow State Park. Both are within easy driving distance of Chattanooga and join the state park system as recommended day trips for outdoor-minded viewers. Fiery Gizzard …
MARION COUNTY I-24 from 156.4 to 160.2 resurfacing: 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 operations …
The first Tennessee young sportsman deer hunt for the 2025-26 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 25-26. Youth ages 6-16 may participate using a gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain in position to take immediate control of the hunting …
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, officers attempted a traffic stop on a Kia sedan on Rankin Ave for driving offenses. The driver refused to stop for emergency equipment, initiating a pursuit. The driver turned onto State Street, Railroad Street, and then proceeded west onto Hickory Street. The driver did not stop at stop signs or …
South Pittsburg maintained its dominance in small-school football with a 56-0 win over Sale Creek, earning its 29th straight Region 3-1A victory. The Pirates (7-1, 2-0) need one more region win for their seventh consecutive league title. Previously unbeaten Sale Creek allowed just 58 points all season before South Pittsburg scored 49 by halftime, outgaining …
The Pirates (6-1/1-0) will travel to unbeaten Sale Creek (7-0/1-0) on Friday. Hear the action on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County (5-2/3-0) will travel to Community (0-8/0-3) on Friday. The game can be heard on Country Roads 93.3 or HOME | Country Roads 93.3 (countryroads933.com) Other games of interest: Bledsoe County at …
Next week is National School Bus Safety Week, a reminder that everyone shares responsibility for keeping our students safe on the road. More than 26 million students ride nearly 480,000 yellow school buses across the country every school day, and school buses remain one of the safest forms of transportation. However, most serious injuries happen …
A historic fixture in Tracy City is gone. The “Fairgrounds Barn” was tragically destroyed by fire early Monday morning. This beloved landmark, a venue for countless community memories and events, represents a profound loss for Grundy County residents. Tracy City Mayor Stacie Hutcheson stated, “While the physical structure is gone, its spirit and the memories …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted THC compliance checks in 13 retail stores, and they found five violating the law. Sheriff Heath Gunter says his criminal investigations division was working to ensure businesses are following Tennessee state laws regarding the sale of THC and Delta-9 products. “These checks were part of an ongoing effort …
The South Pittsburg Pirates scored four defensive touchdowns, three of which occurred in the first eight minutes. This resulted in a 49-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and contributed to their Region 3-1A victory. Brandon Goldsmith returned an interception for 38 yards, Jordan McClendon returned another interception for 28 yards, Taedyn Bibbs …
