The annual National Cornbread Festival will be held in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, this weekend. The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 25–26, with gates opening at 8:00 am CDT each day. Attendees can look forward to a comprehensive music lineup, including this year’s headliner, Lorrie Morgan, who is set to perform on Saturday …
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Difficult problems for Truck Drivers in Chattanooga
Chattanooga continues to be two of the nation’s most significant bottlenecks for commercial trucking. The American Transportation Research Institute annually publishes a list of the 100 worst locations for 18-wheelers, and the I-75 and I-24 interchange is ranked 30th for 2026. Additionally, the I-24 and U.S. 27 interchange downtown holds the 34th position. Atlanta accounts …
Gas Prices Have Fallen
According to data from GasBuddy, the app that tracks gas prices around the U.S. reports regular grade gasoline has fallen 15.6 cents over the last week. Gas prices have dropped in the local area: Marion County’s lowest gas prices are at $3.43; Sequatchie County’s cheapest price is $3.86. Grundy County stands at $3.89, Bledsoe County …
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Gas prices are continuing to climb across the area, with drivers feeling the impact at the pump. According to GasBuddy, prices in the area have increased more than 26 cents per gallon in the past week. Compared to last month, prices are now roughly 88 cents higher, bringing the average cost to around 3 dollars …
Gas Rises to over $4 per Gallon Nationwide, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia Stay Below
U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war pushes fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more expensive than before the war began. …
New Roller Coaster Coming to Lake Winnie
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park is set to debut its new family-friendly roller coaster, “Lookout Safari,” in 2026. According to park officials, this fresh addition promises exciting speed and twists suitable for all ages. The ride will have a 656-foot track, offer two laps, and reach speeds of up to 21 mph. Guests will board a …
Erlanger to Upgrade Children’s Hospital
Erlanger Hospital is excited to announce major renovations to the Children’s emergency department, main lobby, and entryways to better serve the 80,000+ patients and families they see each year. Construction will begin this summer, though many projects are already underway, including: – a new Behavioral Health space within the ED – a Fast Track area …
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Tennessee gas prices rose an additional 31 cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.34 which is 82 cents more expensive than one month ago and 63 cents more than one year ago. Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 25 …
Tennessee Senior Citizen Receives a Helping Hand from Many
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 …
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 …



