The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is asking consumers to take special steps to conserve electricity between 6-10 a.m. Wednesday, as the power supplier will be working to meet record power demand amid zero-degree temperatures. TVA asks customers across the Valley to do the following between 6-10 a.m.: – Lower your thermostat by two or three …
Blood Assurance’s blood collections have been significantly impacted by the winter storm, resulting in the closure of donation centers and cancellations of blood drives. The storm is occurring at a critical time, as the community blood center only has a one-day supply of most blood types on its shelves. Blood Assurance needs around 400 donors …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported several crashes on I-24 on Tuesday. According to TDOT, there was a crash on I-24 eastbound around 11 a.m. near Whiteside, Tennessee. Late Tuesday morning, two tractor-trailers were leaking fuel near the South Pittsburg exit. I-24 eastbound was shut down on Tuesday morning between Kimball and the Tennessee-Georgia line. At …
In a history-making move, all school systems in Tennessee are closed on Tuesday, and some have already closed on Wednesday. Three school systems have already closed on Wednesday. They are Bledsoe, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties. Dade County, GA, and Jackson County, Alabama, are closed on Tuesday. Chattanooga State and UTC are closed on Tuesday. Cities …
Multiple vehicle accidents have been reported throughout the area on Monday. Interstate 24 also had its issues. Eastbound near Exit 127 and the foot of Monteagle Mountain, a semi-truck jackknifed and stopped traffic on Monday morning. In Grundy County, a TDOT truck plowing snow flipped on its side. There were reports of several crashes on …
As the temperatures continue to dip, the Tennessee Valley Authority said it expected its most significant demands for electricity to happen on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the Nashville Weather Service, Snow has blanketed Tennessee from two to nine inches. Energy authorities said the demand won’t drop off as much through the day if it …
Are you ready for the predicted temperature drops over the next few days? Extreme winter weather typically means increased energy use. Keep your home warm and safe while saving energy and money with these tips from the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative. Don’t block the heat. Make sure all air vents and other heating elements are …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is accepting photos for its 2024-25 calendar and license contest. The annual contest determines which wildlife photos will be featured in the agency’s next calendar and on license cards issued by the TWRA. Photographers can send in up to 10 of their favorite fishing, hunting, boating, and native wildlife …
Entries are open for the 2024 Lodge National Cornbread Cook-Off! Do you have what it takes to win? Enter your recipe today! :https://bit.ly/3S00AyW *Recipe entries require the original main dish/entree/main course recipe is prepared and cooked in Lodge Cast Iron cookware. The ten finalists chosen must compete during the National Cornbread Festival on April 27, …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) can assure motorists it is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow. Salt supplies have been replenished in all 95 counties in preparation for winter, and crews have readied snowplows and brine trucks. The department has three salt vendors to refill salt bins as needed in …
