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Road Construction and Lane Closures 7-26-31-2024
July 25 – 31, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
LIST: Free meals offered at these East TN school districts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Families preparing for Back to School season in the coming weeks are likely budgeting for meals as well as school supplies. With inflation still impacting some grocery store prices, some may turn to free or reduced school meals for student breakfasts and lunches. Last fall, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, […]
TDEC announced the awarding of 36 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants, totaling $718,757, for remediation projects across the state
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these grants, funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, are designed to support environmental protection and economic development, particularly in rural areas. The act provides local governments and development boards with essential resources for investigating, cleaning up, and redeveloping contaminated...
The Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Special Investigations Section has announced the arrest of woman on charges of tax evasion
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, her name is Brittany Cardwell and her bond was set at $5,000. The arrest follows an indictment by a Robertson County Grand Jury, which charged Cardwell with one felony count of tax evasion. The indictment accuses Cardwell of providing false and...
State Showing Tourism Growth, Putnam Too
Visitor spending across Tennessee increased six percent last year, according to newly released data, spending that shows up locally. Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Director of Tourism Shan Stout said the county benefits as the state continues to expand its tourism footprint. She said the latest data showed some $1.7 million in visitor dollars coming into Putnam County.
Bradley Central Must Replace Several Talented Players
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central nearly went the distance last year. The Bears made it to the semi-final round of the state playoffs. But for Bradley Central to enjoy another fantastic season this year, they’ll have to count on a lot of new players. Brian Armstrong went in the Bears...
Man shows up at market near Vanderbilt campus after being shot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville Police said one man showed up at a market near Vanderbilt University on Thursday evening after being shot multiple times. Police were called to the Mapco at 1507 21st Ave. S. at about 6:45 p.m. for the reported shooting. Police said a man in...
Bus app, calendar, new principals: Lebanon Special School District about to start 2024-25
The Lebanon Special School District will begin classes Aug. 1 — one day before Wilson County Schools start because of the Aug. 1 local general election. The Lebanon Special School District has five elementary schools and two middle schools. After eighth grade, students there generally transfer to a Wilson County high school, which...
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