A replica of the ship Pinta is coming to Chattanooga from November 3-20. The vessel will be docked as a “floating museum” for tours at the Chattanooga Pier. Columbus used the original version of Pinta and was the first ship to sight land on the famous October 12, 1492 voyage. Dockside, educational tours will be …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee announces its third annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities. Last year’s campaign included 95 events with over 1,300 volunteers who collected more than 48,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. “Litter on our public roads is …
Several Tennessee counties have been designated as D-3 or under extreme drought conditions on the latest USDA drought monitor. Producers in certain counties are eligible for drought assistance payments from USDA FSA. Producers in Bledsoe, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, and Sequatchie Counties should contact their local FSA offices for information on receiving assistance. Producers will need …
The Marion County Health Department, located on 7th St. East in Jasper, will provide free flu shots on Wednesday (Nov. 1). Go to www.tn.gov/health/fightflu for more information. The free flu shots will be given between 8 AM-6 PM. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Tennessee Department of Health recommend that everyone six …
The City of South Pittsburg will host a trunk or treat on Halloween night from 6 until 8:00 PM. The event will occur on Cedar Ave, between 4th and 5th streets. There will be candy, games, and inflatables. There will be cash prizes for the best costume and best trunk decorations. Also, there will be …
The VFW presents the annual Veterans Day Parade in Jasper on Saturday, November 11, at 1:00 p.m. Come out to support and show the veterans how much we appreciate them. There will be prizes for the most patriotic golf cart/ATV. Also, there is a challenge for schools, churches, clubs, etc., to march in the parade …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance with any information regarding two (2) side-by-sides that were stolen from Buddy Singleton Road in Gruetli-Laager. One of the vehicles is a 2017 RZR 1000 XP and is black and red in color. The other is a yellow/green 2021 Can-Am Defender with custom 1-off doors and …
GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor both directions from MM 127 to MM 128.4: During this reporting period, contractors will close outside shoulders in both directions intermittently between the hours of 7AM and 7PM, Monday through Friday. [STC – Consor / FORD] GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 TDOT Maintenance eastbound from MM 132.5 to MM 133.7: Right shoulder will …
On Monday night, the City of New Hope’s board of mayor and alderman voted that New Hope’s Volunteer Fire Department will no longer be responding to EMS calls for lift assistance. These calls are for anyone who needs to be lifted off the ground after a fall or injury. The decision will totally leave the …
Chattanooga’s Riverbend Festival announced this week that, like other independently owned and operated music festivals across the nation, are going on a temporary pause. Riverbend is reevaluating and restructuring to be successful in the future. Riverbend Festival said in a release that they are thankful for 40 amazing years of Riverbend and for the unwavering …
