Starting July 14, a First-Class Forever stamp is set to go from 68 cents to 73 cents. Because Forever stamps hold their value forever (as their name suggests), you can buy as many as you want at the current price before the increased cost is implemented. The U.S. Postal Service announced in 2021 that price …
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Grant will Help Increase Enforcement of Move Over Law
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office has qualified for $172,000 in a federal grant to help prevent roadside deaths and help emergency crews do their jobs in the safest way possible. The grant will allow the THSO to crack down on the issue by increasing enforcement of the Move Over Law. So far this year there …
Major Work on I-24 on Monday and Wednesday Night
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) wants to inform travelers on Interstate-24 to be aware of some major traffic backups beginning Monday night, July 8 and Wednesday night, July 10. TDOT says crews will be placing new beams for the replacement bridges at South Moore and McBrien Roads. The work will be done at night, …
Groundbreaking for New Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium is July 15
After a long time of waiting for fans and financial negotiations, a groundbreaking on the Chattanooga Lookout’s new stadium is planned for July 15, 2024, at 9:30 AM CT at the South Broad district location. Officials say the cost of the project is estimated to be $115 million dollars. The Lookouts are hoping to open …
Rusty Golden, Son of the Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden, Dead at 65
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country Music Hall of Fame and The Oak Ridge Boys member William Lee Golden’s son, William ‘Rusty’ Golden, passed away July 1, 2024 at the age of 65 at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. “This is the hardest thing ever for a father to have to face. I love my family more …
Squatting Your Vehicle Will Cost You in Tennessee
As of Monday, July 1 Tennessee’s new law prohibits anyone from driving a vehicle on a road if it has “Carolina Squat” modifications. The law makes it a Class-B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $250 for the first offense. Punishments increase in severity for continued violations. So, you know, the rear end of the …
July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Wednesday, July 3 through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8 to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. AAA predicts record travel in Tennessee …
Free Movie Night in Dunlap
The movie “Wonka” will be aired this Friday, June 28, at Movies in the Park in Dunlap at Harris Park. Friends of the Park will have concessions available. Admission is free and the movie will begin around dusk. This is the last movie to be shown for our Spring / Early Summer season. Movies in …
To Vote in August You must be Registered by July 2
Want to make sure your voice is heard? Be sure you’re registered to vote! To be eligible to participate in the State and Federal Primary and State and County General Election on August 1, you have until July 2 to register. To check to see if you are already registered, or if you need to …



