Goodwill is hosting a hiring event on Thursday, April 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Goodwill store at 361 Kimball Crossing Drive in Kimball. The event will offer participants the opportunity to have an on-site interview for positions at the Goodwill store and donation center. “We offer full-time team members a generous …
The 29th Annual Cornbread Festival began with some wet weather on Saturday, but it didn’t spoil the fun. Since its start in 1997, the National Cornbread Festival has brought together southern cuisine and community spirit. Organizers report that the two-day festival generates over $30,000 for the local economy, benefiting hotels, gas stations, and businesses. The …
Early voting for county primaries will end on Thursday, April 30. Primary election days for local counties will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Below dates are election dates for all of Tennessee 2026.
Ten finalists have been selected to compete live at this weekend’s National Cornbread Festival. Cornbread recipes are gathered from all over the country and narrowed down to the top ten contenders. This year’s cooks represent a range of locations, from major cities like Los Angeles, Miami, and Raleigh to small towns such as North Branch, …
On April 22, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its 2025 annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. The survey, conducted during March, April, and May of last year, returned a statewide usage rate of 91.3 percent. This represents a decrease of approximately 0.9 percent compared …
The annual National Cornbread Festival will be held in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, this weekend. The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 25–26, with gates opening at 8:00 am CDT each day. Attendees can look forward to a comprehensive music lineup, including this year’s headliner, Lorrie Morgan, who is set to perform on Saturday …
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is joining states nationwide to ask motorists to Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24) to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and maintenance work zones. This year’s theme is “Safe Actions Save …
According to AAA on Monday afternoon, gas prices some local counties have fallen a few pennies per gallon with some remaining near the same as last week. In Marion County the average price per gallon is $3.60. Sequatchie County is at $3.81, Grundy County $3.60, Hamilton County $3.62, Bledsoe County $3.82. Overall in Tennessee the …
Chattanooga continues to be two of the nation’s most significant bottlenecks for commercial trucking. The American Transportation Research Institute annually publishes a list of the 100 worst locations for 18-wheelers, and the I-75 and I-24 interchange is ranked 30th for 2026. Additionally, the I-24 and U.S. 27 interchange downtown holds the 34th position. Atlanta accounts …
Late last week, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) updated its bylaws in preparation for this change, which was enacted by state legislation in February. The revised rule removes a long-standing restriction but applies solely to first-time transfers. Despite the easing of transfer limitations, recruiting regulations will remain unchanged and are expected to receive …
