On Tuesday, at 5:50 PM, emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident on South Pittsburg Mountain Road. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by 51-year-old Leslie E. Nunley Jr. of South Pittsburg was traveling north when he crossed the center line and collided with a 2015 Honda CR-V traveling …
MARION COUNTY SR-156 bridge repair over Tennessee River, LM 15.2:Â The contractor will perform painting operations and structural repairs on the SR-156 bridge over the Tennessee River in South Pittsburg. This work will require a traffic shift leaving both lanes open to traffic. Please use caution when driving through the work zone. BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and …
A bill allowing Tennessee school districts to charge an enrollment fee for undocumented students has passed the Tennessee Senate. Those against the bill questioned how removing children from school benefits Tennesseans. Meanwhile, those supporting the measure said the decision should be left to local agencies, not the federal government, and there’s a price to pay for …
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) have announced that 95 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2025 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program. In 2022, Governor Bill Lee and the General Assembly approved funding for this program to purchase lifesaving equipment …
By Danielle Smith: Tennessee gets a grade of “C” in a new Report Card about the condition of America’s infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers said the nation has a long way to go to upgrade outdated structures and systems. It gives the U.S. a “C” grade overall. Darren Olson, chair of the report card committee, said federal …
Orangefoot Pimpleback. Monkeyface. Fuzzy Pigtoe. No, these aren’t insults hurled by children on the playground; they’re freshwater mussel species. Despite their playful monikers, these rock-like animals seriously improve water quality in rivers and streams. A new exhibit in the Tennessee Aquarium’s Ridges to Rivers gallery showcases these often-underappreciated organisms and draws attention to their role in maintaining …
According to the National Weather Service in Nashville, an EF-1 tornado with 95 mph winds impacted areas from Monteagle to Tracy City in Grundy County early Sunday morning. The tornado was on the ground for 7 miles and 350 yards wide. As previously reported, it damaged multiple structures and knocked down many trees and power …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking community support to solve recent fires in Palmer, TN. At least nine unsolved fires have occurred within a one-mile radius over the past 10 to 12 months, excluding some vehicle fires. The TBI has received no tips and is now offering up to $5,000 for information leading to …
Drivers traveling on I-24 in Grundy, Marion, and Coffee Counties should know about upcoming roadway activities impacting traffic. On April 9, 2025, and Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will perform rolling roadblocks on I-24 East to perform pavement repairs from mile marker …
The Grundy County Emergency Management Agency, Tracy City Mayor, and Grundy County Mayor were out again Monday with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to survey the damage from the severe weekend storms. In addition, they will be out again on Tuesday, with the National Weather Service to conduct another assessment to determine whether straight-line winds …
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