NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TWFC) unanimously passed a pair of wildlife proclamations and a boating safety exams permanent rule during a Friday (July 11) meeting at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Region II Ray Bell Building. The actions repeal and replace certain license-related provisions in the proclamations passed by the …
Category: Lifestyle
Sign-ups remain open for Jasper Flag Football and Fall Ball
The Town of Jasper Parks and Recreation is accepting sign-ups for 2025 Flag Football and Fall Ball. Sign-ups for Flag Football goes through July 31st, for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Games will be held on Saturdays, with practice beginning the first full week of August. The registration fee is $50. You …
Area Independence Day Celebrations
Come celebrate Independence Day on July 4 this Friday in South Pittsburg, TN, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Tower Bank Stage. There will be fun activities for all ages, including Karaoke, inflatables, games, and free hot dogs and chips. The City of South Pittsburg’s annual fireworks display starts at 9. The River 104.9 …
Bonnaroo to Refund Tickets at 100 Percent and No Dates Released for 2026
After heavy rain and flooding shut down Manchester’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival last weekend, organizers say they are now providing 100% refunds, rather than the previously offered 75%. “We want you to know that we’re still listening and actively discussing plans to improve The Farm that we love so much,” say festival organizers in a Facebook post. “At this time, …
B.A.R.K. Program Offered by South Cumberland State Park
South Cumberland State Park is participating in the nationwide National Park Service initiative, encouraging responsible dog ownership in national and state parks, through the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program. The program was first piloted in 2015 by the Olympic National Park. B.A.R.K. was officially launched as a program at Olympic the next year after the pilot program grew significantly …
Historic Incline to Reopen in July
The Incline Railway in Chattanooga has been closed since a wildfire caused damage to the rail in December. According to the National Park Service, the fire was caused by a rockslide. All of the cable, rail, and timber on the historic incline have been replaced. The Incline is scheduled to reopen on July 14.
Independence Day Celebration in Dunlap
Get ready for FREE fun on July 4, at the Dunlap Stage in Harris Park!! If you would like a reserved seat in front of the stage, make a $20 donation. Come to the Dunlap Municipal building to get your RESERVED SEAT. There will be only 100 reserved seats. Music Schedule: *10:30 am – 12:30 …
Get Ready for the “Big Boom” in Jasper
The River 104.9 is so excited to partner with BoomTown Saints, CDX Nashville’s 2025 “Group of the Year,” and the Town of Jasper for the Independence Day BIG BOOM! Save the date for July 5, 2025, beginning at 4 pm, with music starting at 5 pm and all the food, crafts, vendors, fireworks, and fun …
Police Say Country Music Artist Strikes Woman in Crosswalk with His Vehicle; She has Died
A pedestrian was killed over the weekend in Nashville. On Sunday, June 8, 2025, 77-year-old Dorothy Dobbins was struck by a vehicle on 3rd Avenue. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), Conner Smith was traveling north on 3rd Avenue when Dobbins was crossing the roadway. MNPD’s preliminary investigation indicates she was inside a …
Free Fishing Day is Saturday
Free Fishing Day in Tennessee is happening on Saturday, June 7th. Don’t miss out on the fun! Anyone of any age can fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. From the Bill Dance Signature Lakes to rushing rivers, our state parks have a fishin’ spot for you. Plan your visit at tnstateparks.info/Fishing. …





