Road Construction will not delay motorists traveling on Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Friday, May 23, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for the record-breaking number of motorists expected …
Tennessee’s unemployment rate declined for the second month in a row, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5% in April, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month. One year ago, the rate was 3.2%. Tennessee’s rate remains well …
Here’s a reminder for residents of Tennessee: As of last Thursday, burn permits are no longer required in the state. The Tennessee Division of Forestry requires burn permits every year from October 15 to May 15 during wildfire season. However, permits are not needed in late spring, summer, or early fall because fire risk is …
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 …
Families across Tennessee can apply for the state’s first-ever universal school choice program — the Education Freedom Scholarships. Thursday was the first day to apply, and 33,000 families filled out applications. For the 2025–26 school year, 20,000 scholarships will be available through this new initiative, marking a major step in Tennessee’s broader education reform efforts. …
Chattanooga State Community College this week announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List comprises 911 students, including 45 from Marion County. Students can earn Dean’s List recognition by completing 12 or more academic hours in a semester and maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.5. The Dean’s List …
As summer approaches and families hit the road for vacation, area law enforcement agencies are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket”. From May 19 through June 1, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s …
Drivers traveling on I-75 in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will impact traffic. Wednesday evening, May 14, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM local time, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will reduce I-75 to one lane in each direction from mile marker three to mile marker 6 …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participate in the 2025 National Safe Boating Week, taking place from May 17 to 23, to remind all boaters to refresh their boating safety skills and prepare for the upcoming summer boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort …
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a warning about a scam involving a fake website called “Tennessee Online Casino,” which is being promoted on social media. The state does not endorse this site, which aims to defraud users. Scammers are allegedly using fake social media posts that appear to be from a Nashville …
