NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday travel period, according to preliminary results. This is a significant decrease from the eight fatalities reported during last year’s holiday weekend During this holiday period, state troopers responded to 776 crashes across Tennessee, including 205 injury crashes, …
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Tennessee Gas Prices Dip Slightly Ahead of Busy Memorial Day Travel Weekend
Gas prices across Tennessee dropped slightly over the past week, but drivers heading out for the Memorial Day holiday are still paying significantly more at the pump compared to last year. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Tennessee is now $4.12 per gallon, down three cents from …
TDOT Suspends Lane Closures for Memorial Day Travel Weekend
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state highways during the upcoming Memorial Day travel period in an effort to ease congestion for holiday travelers. According to TDOT, lane closure activity will be halted beginning at noon on Friday, May 22, and will remain suspended until 6 a.m. …
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony held in Jasper
Memorial Day serves as an occasion to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony, organized by Jasper VFW Post 6362 and its Auxiliary, was held Monday morning at the Marion County Courthouse Square. Following intense storms that passed through the area on Sunday, crews …
Memorial Day Ceremony Will Still Take Place in Jasper Despite Storm Damage
A powerful storm swept through the Sequatchie Valley late Sunday afternoon, damaging certain areas, including the Marion County Courthouse lawn in Jasper. County Mayor David Jackson said cleanup crews would work quickly, so the Memorial Day ceremony planned for Monday can still occur at 11 AM. A tree fell near the flags and memorial, but …
Remember the Real Reason for Memorial Day
Before you enjoy your holiday, please remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed at national and local cemeteries by placing …


