Tractor Supply has announced it will eliminate its Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions and goals in an apology to customers. The statement says Tractor Supply vows to withhold data from the Human Rights Campaign, revoke funding from Pride festivals and focus on land conservation.
As of Monday, July 1 Tennessee’s new law prohibits anyone from driving a vehicle on a road if it has “Carolina Squat” modifications. The law makes it a Class-B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $250 for the first offense. Punishments increase in severity for continued violations. So, you know, the rear end of the …
MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4: East bound lane is shut down due to a sink hole. Currently west bound is open with traffic turning left RESTRICTIONS: Until further notice 24 / 7 MARION COUNTY I-24 from east of Big Fiery Gizzard Creek (MM 146) to …
The former police chief of the Chattanooga Police Department, Celeste Murphy, is facing a 17-count indictment for felony and misdemeanor criminal charges following an investigation by special agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. At the request of District Attorney General Pro Tem D. Michael Dunavant, TBI agents began investigating the residency of Celeste Murphy …
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Wednesday, July 3 through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8 to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts record travel in Tennessee …
Want to make sure your voice is heard? Be sure you’re registered to vote! To be eligible to participate in the State and Federal Primary and State and County General Election on August 1, you have until July 2 to register. To check to see if you are already registered, or if you need to …
Chattanooga police responded to a potential active shooting situation near Hamilton Place Mall on Monday afternoon. During a press conference, police say the shooter attempted to execute a plan which failed, ending in him shooting himself and dying from the self-inflicted gunshot. There were no other persons shot or injured, other than the shooter. Hamilton …
On Sunday afternoon around 12:30 Piney Volunteer Fire Department and Fall Creek Falls Fire Department received a call of a person injured at the base of Cane Creek Falls / Cable Trail area. Fall Creek Falls State Park rangers arrived to find the patient in the water at the base of the falls. The patient …
On Sunday afternoon the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 eastbound at mile-marker 162 for a single vehicle accident with entrapment. Three occupants were extricated from the vehicle: One adult, one toddler, and a baby. All three were transported via ambulance by Puckett EMS to the hospital. Marion County Sheriff Department deputies also assisted …
The Gateway Monument project continues in Dunlap and is expected to be a beautiful addition to both the community and the Scenic Byway. What many might not know is that this is truly a grassroots project. While State and local governments have been involved somewhat, project funding and construction have been primarily completed through private …
