Remember that the STAR ID deadline is May 7, 2025. After this date, every air traveler will need a REAL ID-compliant license/ID (STAR ID) or another form of identification for domestic air travel. Don’t wait until the last minute to get your STAR ID! You can still obtain them after May 7th at any Driver’s …
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Local Teachers Earn Grants
SVEC is proud to collaborate with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support local educators through the TVA STEM Classroom Grant Program! Recently, TVA and the Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative officials presented checks to five outstanding teachers in our area to help fund innovative STEM projects in their classrooms. Congratulations to: Deanna Mitchell — Bledsoe …
Tennessee County Unemployment Rates for March
According to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, nearly all counties in Tennessee reported unemployment rates below 5% in March. Unemployment rates decreased from February to March in 70 counties, remained the same in 17 counties, and increased in eight counties. Williamson County reported the lowest rate for March …
Myths and Facts about REAL ID
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is working hard to meet increased demand ahead of the May 7 REAL ID implementation date, while also clearing up common misconceptions about the process. As of March 31st: 2,942,525 Tennesseans have already chosen to get a REAL ID 1,889,186 Tennesseans have chosen not to get …
Concrete Repairs Prompt Weekend Lane Closures on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County
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 …
Tennessee Animal Shelters Encouraged to Apply for Grants
Animal shelters across Tennessee are invited to apply for funding that supports spay and neuter services. The application window remains open until May 16, 2025. “Making spay and neuter services more accessible benefits both pets and the community,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. said. “By reducing the number litters of unwanted dogs and cats, we …
National Cornbread Festival is This Weekend
It’s time for the National Cornbread Festival, this Saturday and Sunday. For 28 years, the festival has celebrated the love of cornbread in all its delicious forms. The downtown South Pittsburg area will be filled with mouth-watering cornbread competitions, live music, local artisan vendors, and fun activities for the whole family. So, whether you are …
Chattanooga State Shines at 2025 SkillsUSA State Conference with 61 Medals
Chattanooga State Community College continued its legacy of excellence at the 2025 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, earning 61 medals and taking home the prestigious James D. King Award for Division I for the 10th consecutive year. 110 student contestants and 40 advisors attended the competition, bringing home 28 Gold, 18 Silver, and 15 …
Johnson & Sharpe Dairy Farm Liquidation Auction is this Saturday
Johnson & Sharpe Dairy Farm Liquidation Auction Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at 9am CST Sale Location: 1887 Kelly Cross Roads Dunlap, TN 37327 FARMALL 95 CAB TRACTOR, 4WD, FEL, HOURS: 5,094 CASE JX 75 TRACTOR, 2WD, HOURS: 2,675 CASE 1070 CAB TRACTOR CASE 830 NON RUNNING GEHL 110 GRINDER MIXER KUBOTA DIESEL RTVX1100C CAB RTV   18 TON FEED BIN …


