With just a few days left, early voting turnout in Tennessee has surpassed 30%. Early voting for the Nov. 5 General Election ends Oct. 31. On Friday, Oct. 25, the Tennessee Secretary of State’s office said 1,450,625 voters had cast their ballots in the Volunteer State. This surpasses 2016 numbers by 31% after the ninth day of early …
REGION 2 The installation of longitudinal cable barrier on various Interstate Routes:Â The contractor will have daytime shoulder closures on interstates throughout Region 2 in order to perform cable rail installation and project cleanup. For the foreseeable future, the majority of work will take place in Marion County from MM 162 to the Hamilton Co. line …
Girl Scouts of the USA is doubling its annual membership fee over the next two years to reduce red ink. Dues will stay at $25 for the next year but rise to $45 for the 2026 membership year and $65 in 2027. Saturday, they voted to approve the two-step increase, which amounts to a $160% …
The Reduce TN Crashes program is designed to increase awareness of safe driving practices amongst teens by facilitating and rewarding activities that are rooted in promoting teen traffic safety. The program serves as a marketing tool for traffic safety partners, driving traffic to sponsored activities’ websites and increasing participation in programs that reinforce the underlying message of …
The Tennessee State Museum has announced the recipients of grants from the 2024-25 Capital Maintenance and Improvements program from the State of Tennessee, as administered through the Museum. The funding came from $5 million the Tennessee General Assembly made available in the 2024-2025 Appropriations Act “for the sole purpose of providing grants to museums with a …
Voter registration for the upcoming Nov. 5 Election was wrapped up on Monday. Early voting begins on Oct. 16 and runs through Oct. 31. Check with your local election commission office for details. Find hours and polling locations, view sample ballots, and much more by downloading the Secretary of State’s free GoVoteTN app, or visiting GoVoteTN.gov. You’ll …
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Driver Services Centers in Grundy and Sequatchie County locations will close a one-day installation this week for the installation of new credentialing equipment and new self-service kiosks. Locations Closing Tuesday, Oct. 15 Grundy County Clerk – 68 Cumberland Street, Altamont Locations Closing Wednesday, Oct. 16 Sequatchie County Clerk – …
MARION COUNTY SR-27 (SUCK CREEK RD) TDOT Maintenance in both directions from LM 18.5 to LM 19:Â The road will be down to one lane due to shoulder failure. Repairs will start after Traffic Control is set up. Red lights will be in place on 10/14/2024. Traffic will be impacted north and southbound. The timeline for …
Sequachee Valley Electric Coop has welcomed home local linemen who recently traveled to South Carolina to provide mutual aid to Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative, Inc. in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. These remarkable men spent almost 10 days helping to rebuild Blue Ridge Electric’s system, restoring power and hope to communities heavily impacted by …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Grundy County on Saturday, Oct. 12. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste—including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, and more—to a designated drop-off location. Participants do not need to live in the county. The drop-off locations …
