Blood Assurance has an emergency need for blood and platelet donors as the area enters one of the most dangerous times of year for trauma-related injuries, known as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. This is when traumatic accidents, especially car crashes, spike, but donation rates drop. Right now, donations are falling as demand climbs. All locations will be …
Tennessee state leaders are urging parents and caregivers to utilize the free ‘Baby in the Back’ car hangtag program to help reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths in children during the summer months. These serve as a reminder for drivers to always check their vehicles before locking them on hot days. Passersby who see a tag …
The Chattanooga Lookouts and Erlanger have announced today that the new multi-use sports and entertainment venue in the South Broad District will be named Erlanger Park. This long-term naming rights partnership expands upon the long-standing relationship between the Lookouts and Erlanger. “Erlanger’s partnership with the Chattanooga Lookouts reflects our shared commitment to community, tradition, and …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol has added new Mustang patrol cars to the fleet. It’s designed to help troopers stop reckless driving, enforce speed limits, and respond when lives are at risk. You may see them patrolling interstates and highways as the state rolls them out across Tennessee. THP is always working to make our highways …
Road Construction will not delay motorists traveling on Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Friday, May 23, through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for the record-breaking number of motorists expected …
Tennessee’s unemployment rate declined for the second month in a row, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5% in April, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month. One year ago, the rate was 3.2%. Tennessee’s rate remains well …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will conduct Sobriety Checkpoints in Marion County in June. The first is scheduled for June 14, 2025, at 9:00 PM at the intersection of State Route 283 and SR 27, near the traffic light. The second event is scheduled for June 20 at Tanner Trail on Highway 27, starting at 9 …
Law enforcement from Tennessee and Alabama joined forces on Friday night near the state line in South Pittsburg to promote safer driving. The event called Hands Across the Border focused on reducing distracted and impaired driving. One hundred and sixty officers were on hand to enhance road safety, save lives, and increase public awareness about …
Here’s a reminder for residents of Tennessee: As of last Thursday, burn permits are no longer required in the state. The Tennessee Division of Forestry requires burn permits every year from October 15 to May 15 during wildfire season. However, permits are not needed in late spring, summer, or early fall because fire risk is …
Families across Tennessee can apply for the state’s first-ever universal school choice program — the Education Freedom Scholarships. Thursday was the first day to apply, and 33,000 families filled out applications. For the 2025–26 school year, 20,000 scholarships will be available through this new initiative, marking a major step in Tennessee’s broader education reform efforts. …
