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Post-Covenant gun reform group donates over $55k to Tenn. lawmakers
By Adam Friedman Tennessee Lookout The gun-reform group Voices for a Safer Tennessee donated about $60,000 to state lawmakers ahead of this year’s election, with around 80% of the money going to Republicans. The group, which formed in the wake of the March 2023 mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville that left six […] The post Post-Covenant gun reform group donates over $55k to Tenn. lawmakers appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennesseans featured on anti-Trump billboards at Republican National Convention
Two Middle Tennesseans will be featured on billboards erected near Milwaukee’s Fiserv Arena, site of the 2024 Republican National Convention, as part of an advertising campaign organized by Republican Voters Against Trump. The campaign includes 15 billboards and a 60-second ad running in four battleground states. Scott Moore, a 63-year-old from Nashville, is one of […] The post Tennesseans featured on anti-Trump billboards at Republican National Convention appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Alexander and Jones gather support for TN House District 4 seat
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Curt Alexander and Renea Jones are gathering support from voters as they’re both running in the Tennessee 4th District House Republican primary. Alexander, the current mayor of Elizabethton, said he’s been meeting with constituents and going door-to-door knocking for his campaign efforts. Jones said she’s been meeting voters in various communities […]
Public camping felony law rarely enforced within past 2 years
Two years after a Tennessee law passed making it a felony to camp on public property, News 2 discovered only a handful of people have been arrested, but some advocates say it's still made an impact, both good and bad.
Texting and driving leads to meth arrest
DAYTON — A Rhea County Man was arrested on Friday June 28, for multiple offenses, including several drug and narcotic charges after a routine traffic stop for texting and driving. According to the arrest report on file at the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), Curtis Lovelady was involved in the traffic stop conducted by RCSD Deputy Jesse Wilkey. According to Wilkey, he was parked on Delaware Avenue when he observed...
Young anglers qualify for Bassmaster Junior National Championship
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - You may remember our coverage of Braxton and Gage last year when they qualified for the Bassmaster Junior National Championship. Well, they qualified again this year after winning the South Carolina State Championship on Lake Murray. The dynamic duo will head to Lake Chickamauga in Tennessee...
Athens Chamber welcomes Amazon Hub
A ribbon cutting was celebrated recently for new Athens Area Chamber of Commerce member, Amazon Hub, located in Athens. Chamber friends joining the celebration and pictured here (from left) are: Karen Sullivan (Athens Chamber), Paul Semenoff (Chamber Diplomat/The Capital Group), Lisa Rhea (Chamber Diplomat/McMinn County Sheriff’s Department), Stacey Hester (Chamber Diplomat/Citizens Bank), McMinn County Mayor John Gentry, Karen Soyza (Amazon Hub), Noah (Amazon Hub), Rhonda Wilson (Peoples Bank), State Rep. Mark Cochran, and Chuck Becker (Help U Build Services). On the back row (from left) are: Robin Manis (Crye-Leike Real Estate), Daniel Atkinson (McMinn County Property Assessor’s Office), John Rodriguez (Chamber Board/3 Rivers Radio Group), Hunter Starr (Chamber Diplomat/CapStar Bank), Stephanie Devine (WYXI Radio), Doug Bailey (Chamber Diplomat/McMinn County Sheriff’s Department), McMinn County Assessor of Property Keith Price, Kayleigh Heaton (Chuck Fleischmann’s Field Representative), Larae Graves (Chamber Diplomat/Bowater Credit Union), and Lisa Becker (Help U Build Services).
Group of teens wanted for robbing people at gunpoint neighbors said they’re being terrorized
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Three victims who were robbed by a group of 10 to 14-year-olds shared their experience. On Friday afternoon, Metro Police released photos of the group of teens who were caught on camera terrorizing people in homes on 17th Avenue North, Clinton Avenue, Jo Johnston Avenue and Pearl Street.
City of Dalton to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Mill Line Trail
The City of Dalton will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Mill Line Trail on Wednesday, July 17th, at 10:30 a.m. The event will take place next to the pedestrian bridge across Mill Creek, where the Mill Line and Mallard Pass Spur connect. The public is invited to attend.
Scenthound Opens in Franklin with Expansion Planned for Middle Tennessee
Scenthound Opens in Franklin with Expansion Planned for Middle Tennessee. The boutique dog grooming center that takes a wellness approach to care and leverages technology and membership for convenience has opened its newest location in the mid-state, with plans for up to eight more locations. NASHVILLE, TN – July 10...
SCI Tournament Night One Results (7/12): Daniel Makabe vs. Kevin Ku, SCI First Round Matches
Scenic City Invitational held night one of its SCI Tournament on July 12 from TWE Arena in Red Bank, TN. The event aired on IWTV. Full results and highlights are below. SCI Tournament Night One Results (7/12) - Scenic City Invitational Tournament 2024 First Round: Rico Gonzalez def. Rob Killjoy.
Tennessee State Parks Provide New All-Terrain Wheelchairs at 10 Parks
Tennessee State Parks announced, at the end of June, the availability of new all-terrain wheelchairs at 10 state parks, enhancing accessibility for visitors and bringing the total of parks with all-terrain wheelchairs to 22. The new wheelchairs announced are the result of a collaboration between the parks and Sunrise Medical,...
CDC Warns of Deadly Virus Reported in Indiana and Tennessee
The Centers for Disease Control has released information about West Nile Virus and areas with human infections and pools testing positive. I can tell you from experience that there are plenty of illnesses out there right now. Not only is the regular cold still a thing, but the flu, strep throat, RSV, and COVID are all on the rise. Personally, I have had something lingering since mid-June.
Tennessee families making median income spend more than 40% of it on childcare, report shows
A new report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth found families making the median income in Tennessee spent on average 40% of their household income on childcare in 2022 to 2023, a 13 point increase compared to the year prior.
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