The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Jasper Driver Services Center, 4950 Main St., Building D, will close for a planned remodel on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. During the remodel, citizens can visit nearby Driver Services Centers, County Clerk partners, utilize Self-Service Kiosks, or access online services at tn.gov/safety/driver-services/online.html. Teenagers between 15 and 17 years of age …
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The Caverns Sessions Returns to PBS
The Caverns Sessions, now entering its 14th season, stands as one of public television’s longest-running and most distinctive music series. Filmed live underground at The Caverns in the Grundy County, TN, town of Pelham, this season will feature tapings spread across several months, offering fans more opportunities to witness the unique energy of a live performance …
American Red Cross Needing Blood Donors
The American Red Cross uses Trauma Awareness Month in May to prepare for emergencies before summer gets into full swing for area donors. The Red Cross is asking people to schedule their May donation appointment before year-end school ceremonies, sporting events, and celebrations fill their days, as patients will still need blood. Emergencies can happen …
Toll Scam Warning
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security says a fraudulent text message about unpaid tolls has been circulating recently. The department says this is a smishing scam, an SMS phishing attempt to steal your personal and financial information. To avoid falling victim to this scam, follow this checklist: Do not click the link. Do not …
Grave Marking Ceremony to Honor Union Soldiers
The Jasper History Museum reminds everyone to attend The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Missionary Ridge Camp 63, a solemn and respectful Grave Marking Ceremony honoring the life and service of Union soldiers Christopher C. Myers and Reuben Warren, this Saturday, May 3rd, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Jasper, beginning at …
STAR ID Deadline Approaches
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 …
Vehicle Drivers Be Aware of Bicycle Race this Saturday
The Hincapie Gran Fondo bicycle race is returning Saturday, May 3, 2025. This will affect Signal Mountain Road, Suck Creek Mountain, Powell’s Crossroads, Griffith Highway, Jasper, Guild, Lookout Valley and other points. More than 1,000 bikes will be leaving downtown Chattanooga at 8:00 AM Eastern, then head for Suck Creek via Signal Mountain Road. There …
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 …
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 …
Major League Fishing Coming to Nickajack
The Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour continues its 2025 season next week, May 1-4, with the Stage 4 event on Chickamauga and Nickajack Lakes. Hosted by Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Fish Tennessee, the four-day tournament, which begins on Chickamauga before transitioning to Nickajack for the Knockout and Championship Rounds, will feature 66 of the world’s top professional anglers …



