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Category: Tennessee

Area gas prices have risen over past week

The average price of gasoline has risen in the Chattanooga area over the past week. Prices have seen an increase of 16.6 cents per gallon, averaging $2.71 per gallon as of Monday, July 14th, 2025, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 170 stations across the Chattanooga area. Prices in the area are 17.3 cents per gallon …

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TDOT Announces Area Road Construction Update

BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road: The contractor will perform grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3 and will leave both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down and …

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Tennessee Department of Education Releases TCAP Results

The Tennessee Department of Education has released the 2024-25 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) state and district-level results, which include both fall 2024 end-of-course (EOC) exams and spring 2025 exams in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, science, and social studies. Together, teachers, administrators, families, and elected officials continue to use practices and programs proven to …

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Tennessee Reports One Death in Lakes and Rivers during July 4th Holiday

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reports there was one fatality over the July 4th holiday and Operation Dry Water weekend. The incident occurred on Center Hill Lake shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday (July 3) when a 57-year-old Brentwood woman jumped into the water from a ski boat and was fatally injured by the prop. After …

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Roadway Fatalities Drop in Tennessee during the Independence Day Holiday Time Period

Preliminary figures from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) show a significant drop in traffic fatalities across the state during the 2025 Independence Day holiday period. Four people were killed in crashes, compared to 18 during the same time frame in 2024. The holiday enforcement period ran from 6 p.m. Thursday, July 3, through 5:59 a.m. …

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Homicide Investigation Underway; Man is Shot and Killed after Fireworks Display in Nearby Winchester

A tragedy occurred after a fireworks display on Friday in nearby Franklin County. Officers with the Winchester Police Department responded to a medical emergency for a subject who had fallen at Twins Creek Marina Drive near Riverwatch Way at Tims Ford Lake. Officers assisted during the incident, and at the time, it was believed that …

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Look before You Lock; Save a Child’s Life

As summer temperatures soar to the 90s and 100s, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett wants to remind Tennesseans of the free “Baby in the Back” car hangtag program. On days with extreme heat, temperatures inside a parked car can quickly reach 140 degrees. “The Baby in the Back program can make all the difference …

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Marion County Teacher Named as Finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year

On Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the nine finalists for the 2025-26 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. The nine finalists represent each of the state’s eight Center of Regional Excellence (CORE) areas and the Shelby County-Municipal area. The 2025-26 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and three winners for each grand division will …

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Many New Laws in Tennessee

List of New Tennessee Laws that took effect on July 1 in the Volunteer State: Education: Restricting cell phones in schools: The measure requires school boards and governing bodies of public charter schools to create policies preventing students from using cell phones, tablets smartwatches or other wireless communication devices during instructional time. There are exceptions …

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Tennessee Highway Patrol is Competing to be Named America’s Best-Looking Cruiser

For the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 12th Annual America’s Best Looking Cruiser Calendar Contest, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) took photos in front of the one-of-a-kind Sunsphere, which was built for the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, Tenn. The photo features two of the newest cruisers in THP’s fleet, a 2024 Chevy Silverado …

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