Cody Smith, the former director of 12th Judicial District Drug Task Force, pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of meth with intent to sell in Marion County. Investigators found that Smith misappropriated $7,246 from confidential and seized funds between 2017 and 2021. He obtained money for drug purchases without evidence, took cash from a …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) emphasizes the importance of following Tennessee’s Financial Responsibility Laws. In 2023, there were 20,300 insurance violations, which rose to 23,075 in 2024. Reviewing policies and ensuring you are insured can help avoid legal trouble and save money. Tennessee’s minimum liability limits are: $25,000 per injury or death per accident $50,000 …
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is working hard to meet increased demand ahead of the May 7 REAL ID implementation date, while also clearing up common misconceptions about the process. As of March 31st: 2,942,525 Tennesseans have already chosen to get a REAL ID 1,889,186 Tennesseans have chosen not to get …
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement weekend lane closures on …
Animal shelters across Tennessee are invited to apply for funding that supports spay and neuter services. The application window remains open until May 16, 2025. “Making spay and neuter services more accessible benefits both pets and the community,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. said. “By reducing the number litters of unwanted dogs and cats, we …
This week, United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), and members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter urging Mexican Minister of Economy Ebrard Casaubon to address the country’s unfair treatment of the U.S.-based Vulcan Materials Company. The company has operated in Mexico for decades and supports thousands of jobs …
To minimize the risk of wildland fires, Tennesseans are reminded that a burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required for debris burning from October 15 through May 15. “Burn permits help us communicate with landowners about when and where it is safe to burn at any given time,” …
A new state legislature bill adopting new TSSAA high school transfer rules has been delayed until the next legislative session in 2026, even though it has already passed the state senate. Earlier this year, the TSSAA Board approved a new “one-time transfer rule” for non-athletic reasons that would not punish student athletes regarding eligibility. The TSSAA board …
On Monday morning, Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett joined local police chiefs, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to announce the new Hamilton County Traffic Task Force. This collaborative task force, made up of state, county, and local law enforcement, will work to increase public awareness of the risks vehicle crashes …
