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 …
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2025 semifinalists for the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award Announced
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 …
Get Your Home Winter Ready
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative reminds everyone that winter storms can cause power outages to occur quickly. A ready emergency kit helps keep your household safe until power returns. Include these essentials in a weather-resistant bin: Flashlights or headlamps for each person, plus extra batteries. Portable phone chargers, a car charger, and at least one fully …
Tennessee Highway Patrol Warns of Deer on Roadways
Deer season is in full swing across Tennessee, and not just for hunters. State troopers say it’s the time of year when drivers are most likely to encounter deer where they are not hunting them, but in the middle of the highway. November is historically the peak month for deer-related crashes in Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol …
Registration Deadline for MCSD Christmas for Kids is November 17
Monday, November 17th, at 3:00 p.m., will be the final day to enroll families in the Annual Marion County Sheriff’s Department Christmas for Kids program. **Requirements for Enrollment: – You and your child(ren) must be citizens of Marion County. – Valid proof of identification is required. – Please provide proof of income. – Families who …
You and SVEC Helping Others
It’s that special time of year again…. SVEC offices are filled with angels in need of a little extra holiday cheer. Stop by your local SVEC office to pick an angel and help make someone’s holiday brighter! Please return all gifts by December 3rd in gift bags (not wrapped) so they can get them to …
SNAP Benefits Return in Tennessee
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 …
Construction Prompts Lane Closures on I-75 in Hamilton County
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 …
Marion County Sheriff’s Department Christmas for Kids Haunted House
Join the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and Hales Bar Dam & Marina on Saturday, December 6, for a special Christmas haunted house event supporting the Marion County Sheriff’s Department Christmas for Kids. Hours: 7PM-9PM CST/8PM-10PM EST Tickets (sold at the gate): Haunted House Tickets: $25 VIP Ticket: $55 (includes Haunted House plus a Lantern Tour). …
Veterans Day Celebrated in Jasper on Saturday
Jasper VFW Auxiliary Post 6362 hosted the annual Veterans Day Parade in Jasper on Saturday. A great crowd came out to support and show the veterans how much we appreciate them. Veterans Day is November 11. Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11 to honor military veterans of …



