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Algood To Consider 85K Expansion To US Foods
The Algood Planning Commission will consider an 85,000 square foot expansion to the Institutional Wholesale Company main office Thursday. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the final site plan submitted by IWC’s new parent company, US Foods, and will be up for first study at the commission meeting. Lee said the plan complies with Algood’s zoning ordinance, but an engineer still has to review the drainage plan.
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...
Surcheros Announces First Franchise Deal in Tennessee
a community favorite rooted in bold flavors with Southern hospitality, is set to mark its official debut in Tennessee. The Fresh Mex brand has announced a significant franchise agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex, LLC, marking the brand’s largest development deal to date. This expansion will introduce Surcheros to the Nashville market with plans for seven new units.
Moms secure more recess time for some Tennessee students
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A group of Clarksville, Tennessee, moms are celebrating a win after negotiating with local school officials to secure half-hour recesses for all elementary school students in the district. Now, the group, “Say YES to RECESS Tennessee,” is working to take their efforts statewide.
Tennessee This New Political Text Scam Is Stealing Your Money
With the 2024 presidential election just a few months away, political efforts are at an all-time high. Campaigns are ramping up their efforts, and as a result, people are being bombarded with text messages from political parties and candidates. While many of these messages are legitimate attempts to rally support, a new warning from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests that some of these texts could be from scammers looking to exploit political passion and trick individuals into handing over their personal information.
Military veterans turned farmers receive new produce logo in Tennessee
"This gives them an easy way when they are out shopping wherever that be at a farmers market, and we have some members that are selling in grocery stores," Kacey Troup, TDA's Business Development Consultant, said. "When they see that they instantly know that I am supporting both a Tennessee producer and a farmer veteran."
Tennessee Gov. Lee and TNECD Commissioner McWhorter announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom for a strategic economic development trip
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the visit aims to bolster relationships with European businesses and attract investment from global companies to Tennessee, fostering continued economic growth and job creation. This trip will be Gov. Lee’s first visit to the UK and his third international recruitment mission...
Elizabethton awarded TDEC grant for remediation projects
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced the City of Elizabethton will receive funds from a Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant for remediation projects. Elizabethton’s was one of 36 grants awarded across Tennessee totaling $718,757 to help redevelop vacant or underutilized properties. The City of Elizabethton was awarded $20,000 […]
Tennessee broke tampering rules for transfers, but it had good excuses for NCAA
Baseball, men’s basketball and women’s soccer coaches committed minor NCAA violations by contacting players enrolled at other universities. The infractions were self-reported. And the NCAA determined the coaches had reasonable excuses for breaking the rules. Players said they were in the transfer portal before they were. And UT...
CSI Basketball's Johnson heading to Tennessee Tech
TWIN FALLS, Idaho - Guard Jaylon Johnson will be suiting up for Tennessee Tech this coming fall after playing this past season for the CSI Men's Basketball Program. Johnson, who garnered Region 18 Second-Team honors and made the Region 18 All-Tournament Team, led the Golden Eagles in steals per game at 2.2 and was second in assists per game at 4.3. He was CSI's second leading scorer at 14.9 points per game and pulled down an impressive 4.8 rebounds per game.
Tennessee basketball to play in West Palm Beach Classic
The 2024-25 women’s basketball season will be the first for Tennessee under head coach Kim Caldwell. The Lady Vols will play in the West Palm Beach Classic, Dec. 20-21, at Keiser University. Opponents, game times and broadcast information will be released on a later date. Arkansas, Baylor, Illinois, Illinois-Chicago,...
National Park Service asks for public's input on environmental assessment of Foothills Parkway construction
Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The National Park Service is accepting comments through Aug. 21 on the Foothills Parkway Section 8D Environmental Assessment in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The proposed project would extend the parkway approximately nine miles from Wears Valley to the Spur near Gatlinburg...
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.
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