Tennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn says she is grateful to federal law enforcement after authorities say they foiled an alleged terror plot that targeted a recent UFC event at the White House—an event Blackburn attended. According to federal investigators, five suspects are in custody and accused of participating in a larger plot that allegedly involved …
Category: Tennessee
Tennessee Named Semifinalist in Competition to Advance Job Preparedness
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee has been selected as one of 10 national semifinalists in phase one of the U.S. Department of Education’s Connecting Talent to Opportunity (CTO) Challenge, a $15 million prize competition designed to strengthen connections between learners, education and training providers, and employers through the development of integrated statewide Talent Marketplaces. Tennessee joins …
TVA Charts Future Power Needs in 2026 Integrated Resource Plan; Public Comment Now Open
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is inviting the public to review and comment on the Preliminary Final 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and its associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Public comments will be accepted through the end of the day on July 22. TVA will host a public webinar on July 2 to …
Sequatchie County Rescue Squad Fireworks Sale Returns Ahead of Independence Day
DUNLAP, Tenn. — As Independence Day approaches, the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad is once again offering area residents a chance to stock up on fireworks while supporting local emergency responders. The annual fireworks sale officially opens Sunday, June 22, and will continue through July 4. The fireworks stand is located at the Sequatchie County Rescue …
Tennessee Highway Patrol Welcomes 23 New State Troopers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On June 18, Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers. The ceremony took place at the Hermitage Hills Baptist Church with Governor Bill Lee serving as the keynote speaker. …
Lone Oak Firefighters Clear Multiple Downed Trees Following Monday’s Storms
Firefighters with the Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department spent several hours clearing storm-related hazards across Signal Mountain late Monday night and into the early morning hours Tuesday. The first call came in just before 11 p.m. when a tree was reported blocking U.S. Highway 127 near the scenic overlook between Signal Mountain and Dunlap. While …
Gas Prices Climb Across the Region, But Local Drivers Still Paying Less Than National Average
Gas prices have ticked upward across the region over the past week, mirroring a statewide increase, but drivers in Marion and Sequatchie counties are still finding prices below both the Tennessee and national averages. According to GasBuddy’s weekly survey, the average price of regular gasoline in the Chattanooga market rose 8.5 cents during the past …
UT TSU Extension Marion County Announces Summer Programs, Workshops and Community Events
Residents across Marion County will have several opportunities this summer to learn new skills, stay active, support community causes and participate in family-friendly programs through the UT TSU Extension Marion County office. The Extension Office has announced a series of upcoming events ranging from youth cooking and wellness activities to food preservation classes and a …
Intentional Fiber Cuts on Whitwell Mountain Disrupt Internet Service; Investigation Underway
WHITWELL, Tenn. — Authorities and utility officials are investigating what SVEConnect describes as intentional and criminal damage to fiber-optic infrastructure on Whitwell Mountain that disrupted internet service for customers in the Mt. Olive community. According to SVEConnect, fiber lines were deliberately cut on two consecutive days along the 2500 block of Mt. Olive Road last …
Lane Closures Planned This Week on I-24’s Tennessee River Bridge in Marion County
HALETOWN, Tenn. — Drivers traveling through Marion County this week should expect daytime lane closures on Interstate 24 as crews conduct a routine inspection of the Holman J. Walker Bridge over the Tennessee River. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, contract crews will begin a five-day inspection of the bridge on Monday, June 22. …



