Tennessee’s 2026-27 mourning dove season opens on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at noon (local time), and is one of the state’s longest-standing hunting traditions. The season opener is the start of three hunting segments for the popular game bird. Doves are found throughout various regions in the state, with the highest concentration in farming areas. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources …
The TN Department of Agriculture reports a Nashville man has been indicted following an investigation by Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU). Agents looked into the illegal cutting of trees within Savage Gulf State Park. A Grundy County Grand Jury indicted Charles Trost on one count of vandalism over $60,000 and under $250,000, a Class B felony. …
We now know the reason for Dolly Parton’s death. The Queen of Country died after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her team. The statement remembered Parton for the joy, hope and generosity she shared throughout her life and career. Parton’s team highlighted her Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of …
Americans are closing out summer with Labor Day getaways despite higher travel costs and expected traffic delays. AAA booking data shows strong demand for destinations across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, with Seattle, Orlando, Rome, and London among the most popular choices. Travelers face higher fuel, airfare, and hotel costs this year, while domestic cruise …
Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. She had been battling illness for the past several months. 2026 was a milestone year for Dolly, marking her 80th birthday, the 60th anniversary of her marriage to the late Carl Dean, the 40th anniversary of Dollywood, and the 30th anniversary of her Imagination Library. Born January 19, 1946, in …
Information from ABC News: Dolly Parton, the beloved country music superstar known as much for her philanthropy and theme park business as she was for her chart-topping hit songs, has died at 80. Parton’s death was announced by her publicist. No cause of death was provided. Parton, who’d turned 80 the previous January, also shared …
As students across Tennessee are back to school, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is encouraging families, educators, and community members to download and use the SafeTN app — a confidential reporting tool designed to help prevent school safety threats before they escalate. The SafeTN app allows users to quickly and anonymously submit concerns …
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.64 which is seven cents less expensive than one month ago and 88 cents more expensive than one year ago. In Marion County the low price was $3.45 on Monday afternoon. Grundy and Sequatchie counties were at $3.44 and the low price in Hamilton County was at $3.22 per gallon. …
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Office of Outdoor Recreation has announced $18,490,470 in grants from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund and $1,760,000 from the Recreational Trails Program for parks and recreation for 19 communities across Tennessee. The Office of Outdoor Recreation is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community …
Class 2A’s third-ranked Marion County clobbered Brainerd, 63-6 to open the high school football season. The defense for the Warriors was rock solid as they held Brainerd to minus-6 yards rushing. The offense rushed for 233 yards and Colin Beason threw for 95 yards and three touchdowns. Zaiden Humphrey, who has made the position change …
