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No new tax increase in county budget
The 2024-25 budget was presented to the Sequatchie County Commission for consideration during the governing body’s special called meeting June 27. The budget includes no new tax increase and is scheduled to be voted upon during another meeting set for July 15. For more, see the July 4 issue...
Tennessee summer: What are the hottest recorded temperatures in major cities?
Every day it feels like it's getting hotter and hotter as the summer passes, but Tennessee hasn't seen its hottest summer in a while. According to data from the National Weather Service, Tennessee's major cities haven't hit any of their record numbers over the past 100 years. Across the state, some of the hottest years include 1952, 1980 and 2012.
Several Tennessee public safety law changes begin on July 1
(The Center Square) – It will become a misdemeanor to violate bond release conditions and good time can no longer reduce an inmates sentence in Tennessee beginning on July 1. A series of criminal justice changes passed by the Tennessee General Assembly go into effect at the start of the new fiscal year, including the bond measure, which will allow law enforcement to arrest someone suspected of violating bond release conditions instead of waiting for a district attorney to file a motion and schedule a...
July 4 Travelers in Tennessee Won’t be Delayed by Construction
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Wednesday, July 3 through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8 to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers.
Justin Timberlake sells Tennessee estate amid legal troubles
The “Mirrors” musician let go of the lush parcel of land just weeks before his DWI detention on June 18. Justin Timberlake has officially parted ways with a significant piece of Tennessee real estate. The “Mirrors” singer, 43, sold a sprawling 127-acre plot in Franklin, Tenn., for $8 million.
Operation Dry Water returns for July 4th holiday weekend
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) participates in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and the TWRA will be on heightened alert for boating […] The post Operation Dry Water returns for July 4th holiday weekend appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Dr. Enuf celebrates 75 years of business
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Soft drink Dr. Enuf celebrated 75 years in East Tennessee on Thursday. The day of recognition celebrated Dr. Enuf’s presence and its impact on Tennessee’s culture and business landscape. By 1949, Dr. Enuf was bottled by Tri-City Beverage and quickly gained local popularity. President of Tri-City Beverage Corporation Chuck Gordon […]
Kinsey Fiedler signs with Tennessee softball
Tennessee softball and head coach Karen Weekly have signed Kinsey Fiedler. Fiedler is a transfer from Washington and a riding senior. She posted a career .283 batting average, 23 home runs, 71 RBIs, 92 runs, a .530 slugging percentage and 27 stolen bases in three seasons with the Huskies. Fiedler...
The week in politics: Johnston launches first TV ad in GOP challenge to Ogles
Kicking off the air wars in the race for Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, Metro Council member Courtney Johnston, who is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in the Republican primary, released her first television ad. In the ad she criticizes Ogles for having "accomplished nothing" during his first term in office. According to FCC filings, Johnston's campaign spent about $62,000 on TV ad buys so far. ...
Tennessee's SRO training participation increases with new state funding
Cadets from across Tennessee completed a 40-hour specialized School Resource Officer training at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy in Donelson this week, as officials say participation and interest in serving in schools has increased since the Covenant School shooting last year. “It’s a complex job," said William Kain, director...
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