The owner of a Chattanooga towing company faces charges for allegedly running a criminal operation across Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky. Police state that Benjamin Duvall, owner of Choo Choo Towing, sold vehicles he did not own. Reports began after cars vanished from driveways and parking lots, later appearing for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Detectives say …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol advises motorists to ensure they are adequately prepared prior to traveling in winter conditions. Assembling a comprehensive Winter Travel Kit is essential for safety in the event of an emergency. Recommended items include a first aid kit, blankets, non-perishable snacks, bottled water, and a mobile phone charger. In case of an …
South Pittsburg advanced to the BlueCross Bowl for the fifth time in the past six seasons with a 35-7 win at Coalfield on Friday. They finished runner-up last season. The second-ranked Pirates (13-1) will face top-ranked McKenzie (13-1) at 2 p.m. on Friday at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium, with the Rebels defeating fourth-ranked Fayetteville 39-0 in …
Third-ranked Coalfield (11-2), which began this season with back-to-back losses, has won 11 straight and will host (12-1) number 2-ranked South Pittsburg, winners of 12 straight, Friday at 6 PM. South Pittsburg Pirate football will be heard on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Third-ranked Marion will travel to No. 8 Eagleton Academy in Maryville …
Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction-related lane closures will be suspended beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 26, and will remain in effect through 6:00 a.m. …
AAA projects that 1.9 million Tennesseans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1. This marks a 1.9% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in the Volunteer State. Nationwide, AAA expects 81.8 million Americans to travel for Thanksgiving. That’s an …
The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification. Three finalists in each …
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) Commissioner Mark Ezell announced today that 30 communities will receive more than $2 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants to strengthen local tourism assets and drive Tennessee’s continued growth as a world-class destination. The grants help cities and counties enhance experiences, draw more visitors, and increase economic impact. Eligible projects include …
During a visit to Dunlap on Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee says Tennessee families relying on SNAP benefits should see full payments restored soon — possibly by Monday. Lee said that partial benefits have already been distributed to Tennessee households after the state applied for emergency approval on Tuesday night. The Tennessee Department of Human Services confirms partial …
Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will perform nighttime closures of the I-75 South entrance ramp from Shallowford Road to facilitate the installation of steel bridge girders for new bridge construction. The closures will take place nightly now through Thursday, November 13, between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM Eastern Time. The two turn lanes …
