There are various resources available to help SNAP customers find employment and training opportunities. New guidelines impose time limits on benefits for able-bodied adults without dependents if they fail to meet work requirements. Jobs4TN.Gov, SNAP E&T from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and TNReconnect are some of the options available to support …
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Bonnaroo to Refund Tickets at 100 Percent and No Dates Released for 2026
After heavy rain and flooding shut down Manchester’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival last weekend, organizers say they are now providing 100% refunds, rather than the previously offered 75%. “We want you to know that we’re still listening and actively discussing plans to improve The Farm that we love so much,” say festival organizers in a Facebook post. “At this time, …
TWRA Withdraws License Fee Increase, Boat Registration Fees Will Increase
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) appeared before the Joint Government Operations Committee on June 18, 2025, to present the license fee increase previously approved by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC). After hearing numerous verbal commitments from committee members to seek alternative funding for wildlife conservation, TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon decided to …
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday Dates Set for July
The dates for Tennessee’s 2025 sales tax holiday have been announced. This year’s tax-free holiday will run from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 25, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. During that weekend, the following items will not have a sales tax: Clothing – General apparel that costs $100 or less per item, such …
Area State Road Construction Update
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-30 and SR-443, the grading, drainage, stream relocation, widening, and resurfacing on Summer City Road:Â The contractor will be performing grade work and widening on Summer City Road in Bledsoe County. This work will narrow the lanes at LM 2.0 and LM 4.3 and will leave both lanes open to traffic. Please slow down …
Tennessee Department of Health Says Families need to Prioritize Immunizations
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is reminding families across the state that now is the time to make immunizations a priority. With students on summer break and families enjoying camps, pools, and outdoor fun, this is an ideal time for parents to ensure their children are fully vaccinated before heading back to school in …
Two Local Areas Listed in Top 25 High Blood Pressure Counties
Nearly half of Americans live with high blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, contributed to almost 700,000 deaths in 2021 and is a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The Southeast has the highest rates of high blood pressure. Stacker has released a report on the top 25 counties in Tennessee with …
TVA will Perform Maintenance Weather Permitting at Brush Creek Substation
Weather permitting, TVA will perform maintenance on its transmission lines to the SVEC Brush Creek substation on Friday, June 13, from approximately 11:30 pm to 3:30 am on Saturday, June 14. This will result in an outage affecting the majority of Sequatchie County as well as parts of South Bledsoe, North Marion, South Van Buren, …
Important Information about Medicare Scam
It’s essential to know the signs of a Medicare scam so you can protect yourself. To get your personal information, like your Medicare number, scammers may call, text and email saying things like: “You need to activate or renew your Medicare card.” “We’d like to send you a free genetic testing kit.” “Medicare has authorized us …
Police in Bledsoe County Searching for Shooting Suspect
Police in Bledsoe County are searching for a man who allegedly shot David Angel, 58, on Saturday, May 31. Police in Pikeville say they believe Michael S. Simmons, 45, of Pikeville, is responsible for shooting Angel at the former Midnite Oil gas station north of Pikeville on US Highway 127. If you have information that …


