As gas prices spike across Tennessee, some Democrats have called for a gas and diesel tax holiday to ease the pain at the pump but getting it passed will require cooperation from the Republican supermajority, which ultimately controls the budget. According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of gas in the Volunteer State has increased …
Two individuals were taken into custody and formally charged with drag racing after allegedly passing a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper at speeds exceeding 100 mph, as stated in an arrest report. The affidavit indicates that the trooper was traveling at approximately 70 mph on Interstate 24 eastbound when a black Infiniti and a silver BMW …
Chattanooga State’s Kimball campus will be hosting an Open House on April 16 from 3:30-6:00 PM CST. This event is designed to connect prospective students, families, and community members with Chattanooga State Kimball programs, faculty, and student resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus, learn about academic and workforce programs, and explore …
Tennessee students may soon have the opportunity to earn academic credit for completing hunter safety education. If approved, new legislation would enable schools to offer hunter education courses to students in grades 5 through 12, integrated within physical education, health, or safety curricula. The proposed bills are pending final approval from Governor Bill Lee. Upon …
Fire danger is heating up across Tennessee. If you’re planning to burn debris like leaves or branches this weekend, we urge you to be extra cautious. And of course, don’t forget to obtain a burn permit! In Tennessee, a burn permit is required during wildfire season to help ensure everyone practices safe burning methods. It’s …
Area police have been made aware of a new round of scams going around via direct text message with an official-looking court notice (shown below) asking for payment or you will be fined and penalized. THIS IS FAKE! Do not click on any links, scan the QR code, or pay anything through these links. If …
The Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing schools to display historical documents such as the Ten Commandments, sparking debate along party lines. Republicans view the Ten Commandments as historically significant, while Democrats argue the bill blurs church-state boundaries. SB 0303 permits schools to display documents like the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and state …
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is providing statewide information following more than 30 fatal overdoses statewide, since October 2025, associated with a newly identified opioid known as cychlorphine. Cychlorphine is a synthetic opioid, 10 times more potent than fentanyl and associated with more than 1,633 fatal overdoses (TDH provisional data) in Tennessee in 2024. Opioid overdoses …
Tennessee legislators are moving forward with a proposal to amend the state’s death penalty statute to include offenses beyond first-degree murder convictions, particularly in cases of child rape. Currently, Tennessee law limits capital punishment to individuals convicted of first-degree murder. The proposed bill seeks to extend eligibility for the death penalty to certain child rape …
Senior citizen Richard didn’t want to be delivering Starbucks… he had to. Now, thanks to a customer in Manchester, Tennessee and a viral fundraiser, his story is capturing hearts nationwide. Nurse Brittany Smith noticed on her Ring doorbell camera that delivering her DoorDash order seemed really challenging for the driver, Richard. Curious and concerned, she …
