The Tennessee Department of Safety and Tennessee Highway Patrol are warning Tennesseans about new scam text messages claiming recipients have an “unpaid traffic ticket” and threatening their driving privileges. These messages are not real. If you are a victim of this scam, report your interaction to https://www.ic3.gov/. For more information about common scams and how …
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Over $248 Million Additional Unclaimed Property Available to Claim in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Treasury is encouraging Tennesseans to check ClaimItTN.gov for missing money after businesses and organizations across the state turned over an additional $248.6 million in unclaimed property so far since July 1, 2025. Tennesseans may soon receive a letter from the Department notifying them they have unclaimed money. Each year, the Unclaimed Property Division …
Miss National Cornbread Festival Pageant Information
The Miss National Cornbread Festival pageant will be held on April 18 at the Princess Theater in downtown South Pittsburg. It is for girls ages 2 to 18 and requires a $25 entry fee. Registration will be held at the National Cornbread Festival headquarters at 221 South Cedar Ave. on March 24 and 21 and …
Gas Prices Soar
Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, local drivers have observed a consistent increase in gasoline prices. According to GasBuddy, the average price in the area has risen by 52 cents. On Monday afternoon, the statewide average price for gas in Tennessee was $3.04 per gallon. Average prices in Marion County were $3.08, Grundy and …
Geotechnical Work Prompts Lane Closure in Signal Mountain
Beginning Monday, March 9, and continuing for five days, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will perform subsurface investigations, including boring location checks, utility scanning, and general site assessment on SR 8 (Signal Mountain Road) between Palisades Road and the top of the mountain in preparation for an upcoming slope stabilization project in the area. …
Deadline Approaching for Tennessee Wildlife 2026-27 Calendar Photo Contest
The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching on March 20. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of wildlife species native to the Volunteer State. Hunting, fishing, and boating photos are also welcome. The selected …
People with Disabilities can Signup for the Tennessee Presious Cargo Program
Tennessee’s Precious Cargo Program allows drivers with disabilities or medical conditions to add a confidential note to their vehicle registration to alert law enforcement or medical personnel in the event of a traffic stop or an emergency. If you want to disclose your disability and need for help, fill out the “Application for Precious Cargo …
TDEC Announces Grants Under Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced that 22 entities will receive $18.9 million in total grant funding to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with alternate-fuel (e.g., propane, natural gas, hybrid) or all-electric vehicles (EVs). The 22 projects will involve the replacement of a total of 81 vehicles with 35 all-electric, …
Lookouts Sell Out First Game at New Erlanger Park
The Chattanooga Lookouts are 50 days away from opening day at Erlanger Park. Tickets for opening day are already sold out. However, the Lookouts say tickets are still available for April 15-19. You can buy tickets here. Opening night is April 14. This will be the Lookouts’ first home game at the new multi-use venue in the …
Unemployment Drops in Most Tennessee Counties
All but four Tennessee counties recorded unemployment rates below 5% in December, according to new Ninety-one counties reported unemployment rates below 5%, while the other four counties had rates of 5% or greater, with the highest rate at 5.7%. Local Counties: Bledsoe County: 3.2% in November; 2.9% in December Grundy County: 5.3% in November; 4% …



