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CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LEADS MULTI-AGENCY ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING AT STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Crossville, TN – The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Crossville Police Department, Fairfield Glade Police Department, Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services, Crossville Fire Department, Cumberland County Fire Department, Tennessee Wildlife Management Agency, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Tennessee Highway Patrol, joined forces for a comprehensive active shooter training exercise at Stone Elementary School.
Tennessee’s I-40 Corridor: Prepare for Foggy Commutes and Rainy Weather
Memphis, TN – Dense fog has blanketed areas along and north of I-40 this morning, creating challenging conditions for early commuters. The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a fog advisory, urging drivers to exercise caution. According to the National Weather Service, motorists should use low-beam headlights, drive...
Wednesday’s on LETN: The Vol Club with the Ultimate Fan Experience, Barre3 Rooftop Classes and Tennessee History!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Wednesday’s are for fun community events, great new Tennessee finds and more! Catch up here on Living East Tennessee!. Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley with an Adorable Adoptable!. Wednesday’s on LETN: The Vol Club with the Ultimate Fan Experience, Barre3 Rooftop Classes and...
When is tax-free weekend in Tennessee? Here's what's exempt and what's not
Tennessee's tax-free weekend is nearly here, giving residents a chance to save on clothes, school supplies and devices that have sat on the shopping list for a while. Arkansas' tax-free weekend will directly follow Tennessee's and includes some additional exemptions not available in the Volunteer State. ...
Johnston touts record, wins traditional GOP backers in race for Tennessee's 5th District
Courtney Johnston arrives at a Brentwood conference room at 7 a.m. on a Tuesday with a spring in her step despite the early hour. As coffee brews, she greets attendees of the Hillsboro-Brentwood Exchange Club, chatting about their concerns with attention and respect. Compared with incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles ― who...
Tennessee wildlife agency won’t appeal ruling that limits secret surveillance of private lands
The Tennessee Attorney General won’t appeal a court decision that found secret surveillance of private property by state game wardens to be unconstitutional. The decision marks the end of a six-year legal battle initiated by two Benton county men who challenged forays onto their land by officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Terry Rainwaters […] The post Tennessee wildlife agency won’t appeal ruling that limits secret surveillance of private lands appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee election finance board to subpoena members of Constitutional Republicans
Dissatisfied with a Tennessee Attorney General’s investigation, the Registry of Election Finance is set to subpoena members of two Constitutional Republican groups to have them explain how they operate without registering as a political action committee. The registry board voted Tuesday to order members of the Tennessee and Sumner County Constitutional Republicans to answer questions […] The post Tennessee election finance board to subpoena members of Constitutional Republicans appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Weather 7-24-2024 Rain Continues
Rain is in the forecast for the foreseeable future every day. Some storms may be strong. Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. High near 85. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
State unemployment holds steady at record low
NASHVILLE — Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for June came in at 3 percent, which was unchanged from the all-time low unemployment rate the state recorded in May. In a year-to-year comparison, Tennessee’s June 2024 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point. Employers added new jobs to Tennessee’s workforce between...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
In response to the ongoing challenges businesses face with artificial intelligence (AI) and automation adoption, Tennessee-based tech company Workday Ninja has launched Willy the Workflow Wizard. It’s the latest offering from the wife and husband team of Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson who call Cookeville home after relocating from San Diego to the Upper Cumberland region in 2013.
New Tennessee law allows developers to use private inspectors, sparking debate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new state law allows developers to hire their own private building inspectors, which allows them to avoid using government inspectors. The law will go into effect in October, and while developers say this is a big win, critics have some concerns. From homes to...
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