On Monday evening, a large crowd attended the Bledsoe County commission meeting to support restoring public access to Bledsoe State Forest. Commissioner Ruth Sapp Burton noted over 100 attendees advocating for reversing restrictions. Josh Stewart shared that a petition with 1,000+ signatures calls on the Tennessee Division of Forestry to: Reopen ATV trails. Expand creek …
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Letter of Intent for Erlanger to join with Prisma Health
More than 130 years ago, Erlanger was founded through an extraordinary gift that reflected a belief in our community and its potential, and today we are making another investment in our future. Today, from that position of strength, we are announcing that Erlanger has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to enter into a strategic …
Local Area School Calendars for 2026-2027 School Year
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
Back to School Savings Time in Tennessee
Get ready to save! It’s almost time for Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school essentials. This year, the sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2026. Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday has been in place for two decades. The first annual sales tax holiday …
United Way Helping those in need through 211 Program
Tennessee is putting half a million dollars into making it easier for people to find help when they need it. United Ways of Tennessee announced that the State of Tennessee is investing $500,000 into the 211 network, which connects people to resources like food, housing, utilities and emergency support. The money will support the Tennessee …
Early Voting has started in Tennessee; Special Sticker Also Available
Tennessee is rolling out a special “I Voted” sticker to mark America’s 250th birthday. Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced the commemorative sticker will be handed out at polling locations during upcoming elections. Early voting is now open to voters through Saturday, Aug. 1. Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 6. Registered voters can find polling …
TCAP Testing Results for Area Schools
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced the 2025-26 TCAP testing results for schools throughout the state. District-level TCAP assessment results provide a glimpse into each Tennessee school. During the 2025-26 school year, students took TCAP assessments in Englis, Math and Social studies. Below you can see our area counties: Marion County: English language …
Road Construction in Marion and Sequatchie Counties
MARION COUNTY I-24 Utility Work both directions from MM 166.6 to MM 160.0:Â Law Enforcement assisted rolling roadblock between TVA Road and Slygo Rd. Eastbound LM 160.0 nearest EXIT 161 and Westbound LM 166.6 nearest EXIT 167. Message boards, signage and law enforcement vehicles will be present. Motorists should be aware of personnel and equipment, reduce …
Erlanger offers New Program for Men’s Health
Nearly half of men in their 50s experience benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate. Erlanger Health now offers a new treatment in Chattanooga using artificial intelligence and robotics. The HYDROS robotic system combines AI planning, real-time ultrasound, and a robotic waterjet to accurately remove excess prostate tissue, avoiding heat and preserving essential structures. Left untreated, …
Tennessee Unemployment Rates falls in June
Tennessee’s unemployment rate dipped in June, matching its lowest point of the year, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5% in June, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month and unchanged from June 2025.
