Tennessee News

2025-02-28 – Worries Over Drones In Tennessee

THE TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD REPORTED SEVERAL DRONE SIGHTINGS ACROSS THE STATE, AND NOW MILITARY LEADERS ARE REQUESTING SECURITY UPGRADES AT A STATE LEGISLATURE HEARING. WE HAVE MORE DETAILS NOW, COURTESY OF THIS REPORT FROM W-Z-T-V IN NASHVILLE…

Read More

2025-01-16 – South Carolina Tops List Of Move To States But Tennessee Shows Up In The Top 5

MORE AMERICANS FLOCKED TO SETTLE IN SOUTH CAROLINA LAST YEAR THAN ANY OTHER STATE… NORTH CAROLINA CAME IN AT #3 ON THE LIST. TENNESSEE SHOWED UP AT #5.

Read More

No Holiday Construction On Tennessee Highways

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all highway construction during the holiday travel period to ease congestion. Starting at 11:59 p.m. on December 23 and lasting through January 1, no lane closures will occur on interstates and state routes. TDOT officials expect around 2.7 million Tennesseans to travel, with most driving.

Read More

Tennessee Fish And Wildlife Commission Approves Double Digit Fee Increases

The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved increased fees for hunting, fishing, and boating. Starting July 1st of next year, boat registration fees will rise by 22%, and most hunting and fishing licenses will see a 28% increase. Sportsman and Lifetime licenses will increase by 12%. The adjustment reflects a 31% rise in the […]

Read More

Those Impacted By Flooding Urged To Act Before Time Runs Out

Farmers and agricultural workers in Tennessee impacted by September’s flooding are encouraged to visit Farmer Recovery Centers this week. Hosted by FEMA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, these centers will provide assistance with housing and farm repairs, low-interest loans, and reimbursements for damaged equipment.

Read More

Beware Of Online Scams While Shopping

Shoppers are being urged to stay alert for scams during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Scammers often increase phishing attempts and fraudulent activity during the holiday season. Consumers are being advised to stick to reputable retailers, avoid public Wi-Fi for online shopping, and verify unexpected emails before clicking. Shoppers are also encouraged to secure devices […]

Read More

Tomorrow Is Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is tomorrow, and it aims to boost local economies across the country, and also right here locally. The annual event encourages shoppers to support locally owned small businesses. Business owners say the day not only drives sales but also fosters community connections. Nationwide, Small Business Saturday has generated over $210 billion in […]

Read More

Turkey Precautions Offered

As many folks locally plan to dress those turkeys tomorrow, health experts have some suggestions on some big “does and don’ts” to keep your family safe. Katie Gray reports…

Read More

Lane Closures Suspended For Holiday Travelers

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is suspending all lane closures on interstates and state highways during the Thanksgiving travel period. Starting at noon today, and running through December 2, drivers can expect smoother travel as construction activities halt. TDOT’s HELP truck drivers will continue assisting with incidents. With AAA predicting record travel numbers, TDOT’s decision […]

Read More

Storm Damaged Access Areas Reopened

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has reopened two access areas on the Nolichucky River in Greene County that were damaged by Hurricane Helene. Poplar Springs and Joe Johnson Access Areas at Bird’s Bridge were closed following the flooding in September but are now restored for public use. Boaters are reminded to exercise caution due to […]

Read More