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Tennessee collects more than $5M in July sports wagering taxes
(The Center Square) – Tennessee received more than $5 million in taxes from sports wagering in July, an increase from less than $4 million each of the past two Julys. July is generally a slower month with less professional and college sports teams competing. The taxes came on nearly $274 million in gross wagers, the lowest total of 2024 and the lowest since August 2023. ...
MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation to host opening of exhibit celebrating ‘Two Families, Two Revolutions’
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, in partnership with the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, invites the public to an opening reception for an exhibit created as a lead-up to the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026. The reception...
Stalled Out Front Coming, Rain Chances Return this Week
Jackson has not recorded a drop of rain so far this August but chances will be returning this week. They will start late Tuesday and continue into the start of the weekend. It will not rain each day and not everyone is going to see rain, but chances are in forecast most of the week. The heat could also be coming back towards the back half of the work week as well. We will sort it all out for you right here.
Beekeeping Basics with TN Beekeepers Association
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF — Did you know that one third of the human diet requires insect pollination, and honey bees perform the majority of pollination for those crops. On this edition of MorningLine, Nick Beres is joined by David Thompson, President of the Tennessee Beekeepers Association to discuss beekeeping basics.
Tennessee troopers not impressed by commercial vehicle driver’s Mountain Dew box fix
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) uncovered several safety violations during a recent roadside commercial vehicle inspection in Shelby County. The post Tennessee troopers not impressed by commercial vehicle driver’s Mountain Dew box fix appeared first on CDLLife.
River Rat Tubing & Rafting offering special deal for East Tennessee residents
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing & Rafting is offering a special sale for East Tennessee residents to end the summer season. If you live in East Tennessee, Smoky Mountain River Rat offers residents $3 off each Day Tubing Pass or Whitewater Rafting pass. Click here to see a list of counties that qualify for the discount. To receive the discount, book online at the Smoky Mountain River Rat website, then present your ID upon arrival during the check-in process to verify your address and identity.
Sequoyah, Sweetwater students to take part in Teen Board
Two Sequoyah High School and a pair of Sweetwater High School students have been invited to be presentees at the 64th Annual Teen Board Presentation Dance. The Teen Board Presentation Dance, Saturday, Aug. 17, is one of the largest teenage, black tie dances in the country where teenagers and adults alike enjoy the same social occasion. Last year hundreds of teenagers as well as adults from various parts of the...
TDEC and Bill Lee announce creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation to further the state’s conservation efforts
Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently announced the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation to further the state’s conservation efforts and to help residents and visitors have more access to Tennessee’s great outdoors. Lee made the announcement at the second...
Deadheads gear up for Grateful Dead tribute at Lookouts game
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Deadheads, put on your cleanesttie dye shirt because you don't want to miss thisSaturday!. We are always grateful when Alex is on the show, and today even more so because he is talking about Grateful Dead night at the Chattanooga Lookouts!. But before the Dead takes...
Collegedale man facing charges after child found dead in car Monday
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — UPDATE (Tuesday morning):. A police report provides a tragic timeline of inattentiveness and miscommunication that led to the infant girl's death. Read more here. UPDATE (Monday night):. A Collegedale man is facing charges after a child was found dead in a car Monday, police say. Collegedale...
Bradley Central alum Rhyne Howard helps bring home bronze from Paris
PARIS — Two women from the NewsChannel 9 viewing are coming home from Paris with medals around their necks. On Friday, we told you about Chattanooga native Olivia Reeves, who won gold in weightlifting for Team USA. On Sunday, former Bradley Central High School Bear Rhyne Howard added to...
“College Town Kickoff” slated for Aug. 24 in Cookeville
Event is free and open to the community, local businesses offering extended hours and specials, American Authors to perform. Tennessee Tech University will once again celebrate the start of the fall semester with its second annual “College Town Kickoff” block party and concert for Tech students and the community Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Cookeville.
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