Applications for the The National Cornbread Festival 29th Annual Cornbread Cook-off are open! Each year the search is on for the nation’s best original main dish cornbread recipes. The winner receives the coveted skillet crown and $5,000! Sign up at this link: https://form.jotform.com/253454469454163 The deadline to submit your application to be one of the Arts …
Chickamauga, Nickajack, and Watts Bar lakes are included in the 2026 Adopt a River Mile cleanup. Volunteers are needed to clean lake sections twice yearly, with only 31% of Chickamauga, 28% of Nickajack, and 11% of Watts Bar adopted so far. In 2025, 72 new sections were adopted and over 61,000 pounds of trash were …
According to data released by airport officials, Chattanooga Airport experienced record passenger traffic last year. In 2025, the airport served 632,384 passengers—a 14 percent increase from the 556,958 who traveled through the facility in 2024. To address this growth, construction commenced in 2025 on a new parking garage valued at nearly $35 million, which will …
This is Identity Theft Awareness Week. This is a great time to learn how to safeguard your personal information and share tips with family and friends. Identity theft happens when someone uses your personal information to open accounts, file fake health insurance claims, or even steal your tax refund. It can quickly turn into a …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has provided extensive assistance to motorists across the state since the start of the winter storm, as ice, downed trees, and hazardous road conditions continue to impact travel. Since 3 a.m. Central Time on Jan. 24, troopers have responded to a high volume of storm-related incidents, working around the clock to assist …
FEMA has announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on January 22, 2026, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency …
Don’t miss CMA, ACM, and GRAMMY nominated powerhouse duo, The War and Treaty with special guest Hannah Dasher as they take the stage for The National Cornbread Festival Preheat Party at The Princess Theatre! Princess Insiders Presale begins Thursday at 10:00 am CT. Sign up for access at: https://forms.gle/YS8XfFJw8oKtL1edA General On sale Friday at 10:00 …
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, Tennessee American Water reminds customers to prepare their home and pipes, providing handy tips to help avoid costly repairs and unwanted stress from frozen pipes. “As temperatures drop, a little preparation goes a long way to protect pipes from freezing,” said Keith Hillard, Vice President of Operations for Tennessee American …
Tennessee has achieved notable progress in reducing child poverty over the past decade; however, nearly 20 percent of children in the state continue to live in poverty, according to the most recent State of the Child report. Published by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, the report examines critical indicators affecting children’s well-being, including …
An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Dunlap man in connection to an officer-involved shooting that occurred in December. On December 28th, at the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI special agents began investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved …
