The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the many beautiful state parks and other amazing locations Tennessee has to offer. “This is a great time of the year for outdoor activities. It’s important to …
Tennessee senators approved a bill to protect consumers as data centers increase and electricity costs rise. Data center owners must pay for infrastructure upgrades supporting their facilities. Utilities can’t pass upgrade costs onto residential or commercial customers. Customers may file complaints against utilities violating the bill. Data centers may buy electricity from Tennessee-based independent producers. …
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park is set to reopen for the season on Friday, May 1, welcoming guests with familiar rides, attractions, and some fresh experiences. Among the highlights this year is the debut of “Lookout Safari,” a new roller coaster featuring a 656-foot track, two laps, and speeds reaching up to 21 miles per hour. …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $556,575 loan for the City of South Pittsburg to improve water infrastructure. The City of South Pittsburg loan comes from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program. It will fund the construction of 150,000-gallon and 285,000-gallon …
Goodwill is hosting a hiring event on Thursday, April 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Goodwill store at 361 Kimball Crossing Drive in Kimball. The event will offer participants the opportunity to have an on-site interview for positions at the Goodwill store and donation center. “We offer full-time team members a generous …
The 29th Annual Cornbread Festival began with some wet weather on Saturday, but it didn’t spoil the fun. Since its start in 1997, the National Cornbread Festival has brought together southern cuisine and community spirit. Organizers report that the two-day festival generates over $30,000 for the local economy, benefiting hotels, gas stations, and businesses. The …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 141.5 to MM 148.6:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/20/26 – 04/29/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing the shoulder in the eastbound direction. Westbound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from …
Early voting for county primaries will end on Thursday, April 30. Primary election days for local counties will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Below dates are election dates for all of Tennessee 2026.
Ten finalists have been selected to compete live at this weekend’s National Cornbread Festival. Cornbread recipes are gathered from all over the country and narrowed down to the top ten contenders. This year’s cooks represent a range of locations, from major cities like Los Angeles, Miami, and Raleigh to small towns such as North Branch, …
On April 22, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its 2025 annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. The survey, conducted during March, April, and May of last year, returned a statewide usage rate of 91.3 percent. This represents a decrease of approximately 0.9 percent compared …
