The 2024 Annual Meeting of the SVEC will be on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at South Pittsburg High School: 717 Elm Ave, South Pittsburg. The SVEC invites you to this special 85th-anniversary celebration. You will receive an SVEC customized Lodge Cast Iron Skillet. They will also have dinner, sweet treats, and music by Silver Queen. …
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Free Breakfast and Lunch for Marion County Students
Marion County Schools have announced that student meals will be served at no cost throughout the 2024-2025 school year. They will also have a complimentary after-school snack program available. Meal prices: Breakfast & Lunch = $0.00 (Students only) Faculty & Staff Breakfast = $1.50 Faculty & Staff Lunch = $3.25 Visitor Breakfast = $2.00 Visitor Lunch …
Tennessee to Spotlight Underage Drinking During Back-to-School Season
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) are teaming up to raise awareness of underage drinking as students return to class for the new school year. This month, TABC will increase alcohol compliance checks across the state. Â Agents will be out in full force, …
Election Time in Tennessee
Thursday is Election Day for State and Federal Primaries and County and City Elections. A driver’s license or photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee state government, or the federal government can be used even if it has expired. All registered voters can find hours and polling locations, view sample …
Scam Warning for EBT Card Users
Did someone call asking for your EBT card number or PIN? Be careful; some thieves may pretend to be TDHS to gain customer information, but the Tennessee Department of Human Services WILL NOT ask for your card number or PIN during a call. If you are unsure if an unplanned call, text, or communication is …
Apply For TDOC’s Citizens’ Correctional Academy
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has begun accepting applications for the fall 2024 Citizens’ Correctional Academy. The six-week program is designed to give Tennesseans an in-depth look at the state’s largest law enforcement agency. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from September 12, 2024, through October 17, 2024, at various TDOC locations around …
World of Bluegrass is Coming to Chattanooga
Chattanooga Tourism announced Monday that the city will host IBMA’s World of Bluegrass from 2025-2027, starting with the inaugural event on Sept. 16-20, 2025. Tennessee’s Special Event Fund makes this incredible opportunity possible. Established in 2022, the Special Event Fund was designed to attract large-scale events to Tennessee, generating substantial economic benefits. Chattanooga is proud …
Road Construction Update July 29
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2):Â The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the …
Tennessee County Unemployment Rates Rise
According to new data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), annual seasonal changes in employment, such as school breaks, caused Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers to increase in June. Unlike the statewide unemployment rate, which is at an all-time low in Tennessee, county unemployment rates are not adjusted to account for seasonal …
Tennessee Police Officers and SROs to Receive Bonus Pay
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) Commission proudly announce the disbursement of grant funds to all eligible law enforcement officers and school resource officers (SROs). This summer, each eligible law enforcement officer will receive an $800 retention bonus payment if they have completed their 2023 …



