Tennessee is honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy by fully funding her Imagination Library program in 2027. House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Chairman Bo Watson announced that the state will cover all local costs, with funds included in the 2027 state budget. Dolly Parton launched the library in Sevier County back in 2004. Since then, the program …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane-closure activities at noon on Friday, September 4, and resume at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers will …
Sequatchie County Schools has been forced to cancel bus routes for two days because of a shortage of drivers, leaving students unable to get to school. On Friday, Director of Schools Sarai Pierce posted on Facebook to apologize for the cancellations that occurred on August 25 and 27. She stated that there are enough buses, …
New Marion County Sheriff Chris Webb has been sworn into office. Sheriff Webb thanked the public after taking the Oath to serve as your next Sheriff on Saturday. Sheriff Webb has served in law enforcement for 33 years as he begins his reign as sheriff. He said he was honored to have family and friends …
The Tullahoma community is still mourning after the tragic death of an 11-year-old Tuesday morning. The child has been identified as Colton James Thomas. He was riding his bicycle to school when he was struck and killed by a dump truck near Country Club Drive and Kings Lane. A visitation to remember Colton will be …
Tennessee’s 2026-27 mourning dove season opens on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at noon (local time), and is one of the state’s longest-standing hunting traditions. The season opener is the start of three hunting segments for the popular game bird. Doves are found throughout various regions in the state, with the highest concentration in farming areas. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources …
The TN Department of Agriculture reports a Nashville man has been indicted following an investigation by Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU). Agents looked into the illegal cutting of trees within Savage Gulf State Park. A Grundy County Grand Jury indicted Charles Trost on one count of vandalism over $60,000 and under $250,000, a Class B felony. …
Only three months after announcing its closure to the public, the family operating Ketner’s Mill—a historic water-powered gristmill in Whitwell—plans to reopen the property this Friday. The decision comes alongside several adjustments, as the family previously cited legal claims from individuals allegedly injured during visits as the main reason for shutting down. Here are some …
We now know the reason for Dolly Parton’s death. The Queen of Country died after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her team. The statement remembered Parton for the joy, hope and generosity she shared throughout her life and career. Parton’s team highlighted her Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of …
A child has died in a crash involving a dump truck in the Coffee County city of Tullahoma. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened at the intersection of Kings Lane at Country Club Drive just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Authorities said the child is believed to be a student …
