Tennessee American Water is highlighting major infrastructure investments across Southeast Tennessee during National Infrastructure Week — with some of the largest local projects centered in Whitwell and Marion County. The utility company announced it plans to invest more than $40 million into water system improvements during 2026, including major upgrades to storage capacity, aging infrastructure, …
Drivers could soon see some relief at the gas pump thanks to a temporary change allowing wider sales of gasoline blended with more ethanol. Federal officials recently approved expanded summertime sales of E15 gasoline — a fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol instead of the standard 10 percent found in most regular gasoline. Supporters say …
Gas prices across Tennessee dropped slightly over the past week, but drivers heading out for the Memorial Day holiday are still paying significantly more at the pump compared to last year. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Tennessee is now $4.12 per gallon, down three cents from …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state highways during the upcoming Memorial Day travel period in an effort to ease congestion for holiday travelers. According to TDOT, lane closure activity will be halted beginning at noon on Friday, May 22, and will remain suspended until 6 a.m. …
There’s a certain shade of green that only exists in the Sequatchie Valley in late spring. It arrives somewhere between dogwood season and the first cutting of hay — when the hardwoods on the mountainsides finally leaf out completely, the pastures glow bright emerald after sunrise, and the long gray look of winter disappears almost …
Tennessee has already recorded nine boating-related deaths in 2026, putting the state ahead of last year’s pace as officials prepare for the busy summer boating season. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, the number of fatalities this year has increased from five deaths reported during the same period in 2025. Officials say the rise …
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors invites the public to join its quarterly business meeting in person or online as the agency advances America’s energy future. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 21, at the Marshall County RSVP Building, 19272 US Hwy 431, Guntersville, AL …
Longtime broadcaster and Tennessee Valley Broadcasting owner Travis Hickman has been selected as an inductee into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame Career Class of 2026, recognizing more than four decades of dedication to local radio and broadcasting across the Tennessee Valley region. Hickman received the surprise announcement Monday morning during WEPG’s longtime “Swap & …
The Tennessee Department of Health has released its latest round of food service and lodging inspection scores for restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, daycare kitchens, and other establishments across Marion and Sequatchie counties –this report ending May 18, 2026. And there’s good news for local diners — no failing scores were reported during this latest …
South Pittsburg native Presley Powers has been crowned Miss Tennessee for America 2026, earning the statewide title during the Miss Tennessee for America Strong pageant held in April. Powers, a pharmacist from South Pittsburg, will now spend the next year representing Tennessee at appearances and events across the state while preparing to compete on the …
