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Category: Tennessee

Operation Dry Water Returns for Independence Day Holiday Period

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) participates in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the Independence Day holiday. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and the TWRA will be on heightened alert for boating under …

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Rusty Golden, Son of the Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden, Dead at 65

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country Music Hall of Fame and The Oak Ridge Boys member William Lee Golden’s son, William ‘Rusty’ Golden, passed away July 1, 2024 at the age of 65 at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. “This is the hardest thing ever for a father to have to face. I love my family more …

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Squatting Your Vehicle Will Cost You in Tennessee

As of Monday, July 1 Tennessee’s new law prohibits anyone from driving a vehicle on a road if it has “Carolina Squat” modifications. The law makes it a Class-B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $250 for the first offense. Punishments increase in severity for continued violations. So, you know, the rear end of the …

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Area Road Construction Update as of June 27

MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4: East bound lane is shut down due to a sink hole. Currently west bound is open with traffic turning left RESTRICTIONS: Until further notice 24 / 7 MARION COUNTY I-24 from east of Big Fiery Gizzard Creek (MM 146) to …

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Former Chattanooga Police Chief Charged in 17-Count Indictment

The former police chief of the Chattanooga Police Department, Celeste Murphy, is facing a 17-count indictment for felony and misdemeanor criminal charges following an investigation by special agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. At the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem D. Michael Dunavant, TBI agents began investigating the residency of Celeste Murphy …

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July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction

Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday.  The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Wednesday, July 3 through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8 to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts record travel in Tennessee …

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To Vote in August You must be Registered by July 2

Want to make sure your voice is heard? Be sure you’re registered to vote! To be eligible to participate in the State and Federal Primary and State and County General Election on August 1, you have until July 2 to register. To check to see if you are already registered, or if you need to …

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Road Construction Update for Marion, Grundy and Sequatchie Counties

GRUNDY COUNTY I-24 Utility Work both directions at MM 134: Law Enforcement assisted rolling roadblock on I-24 starting eastbound in Coffee County at MM 123 and westbound in Marion Country at MM145. Motorists should reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Trucks, signage, and barrels/cones will be present, 06/23/24 from 6:00 am to 7:00 am, …

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Tennessee Promise Volunteer Hours Available

This Saturday, June 22 Tennessee State Parks will hold work events at 33 parks across the state for Tennessee Promise students to fulfill their community service hours. Details can be found online at tnstateparks.com. All participants must register on the website. The parks also accept help from any other volunteers who wish to participate. Participants …

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Update: Missing Nashville Singer Found Deceased Near I-24 Rest Area in Monteagle

Police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and now death of Nashville singer and songwriter, Terri Lynn Kathey also known as Terri Lynn Blues. She had been missing since Sunday and her body was found Tuesday evening. She owned a courier company and was planning on making a delivery on Sunday in Chattanooga. …

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