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‘Diverging Diamonds’ Interchange Patterns Emerging in Tennessee
A unique traffic route may be coming to an interstate new you. However, it may cause you to drive on the “wrong” side of the road. It’s called a Diverging Diamond Interchange (or DDI for short) and the first DDI in middle Tennessee opened at the end of May in Spring Hill on Interstate 65 at June Lake. More of these unique intersections are planned for the middle Tennessee area.
Man wanted in shooting of Tennessee trooper arrested in Caldwell Co.
A suspect in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper has been arrested in Caldwell County. Kentucky State Police said Blaze Rucker, 29, was an occupant in a vehicle along with another male when, on Friday, a Tennessee trooper conducted a traffic stop on I-40 in Putnam County near the Burgess Falls exit. During the stop, Trooper Adam Cothron was shot, with the vehicle then fleeing the scene.
Tax-free weekend set for July 26-28
Tennessee’s tax-free weekend returns July 26-28 with savings on clothing and school supplies $100 or less and computers $1,500 or less. Qualifying items may be purchased in-store or online, with more information about qualifying items available online at tntaxholiday.com. “With the start of the school year around the corner,...
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."
Yee-Haw Brewing Co. named ‘Exclusive Craft Beer of the Tennessee Vols’
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Yee-Haw Brewing Company announced Tuesday that it has become an official and exclusive partner of the Tennessee Volunteers. A news release from Yee-Haw Brewing states the multi-year partnership between the University of Tennessee, Learfield’s “Vol Network,” and Yee-Haw gives the brewing company the designation of the “Exclusive Craft Beer of the […]
BlueCross BlueShield and VUMC announce long-term agreement
BlueCross members with employer-based or individual coverage in both Network P and S have access to care at all Vanderbilt Health hospitals. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross), Tennessee’s largest health benefit plan company, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Tennessee’s major quaternary health care provider, announce a new long-term network agreement.
Miss Tennessee Volunteer contestants prepare for the crown
One winner will be crowned Miss Tennessee Volunteer this weekend. Miss Tennessee Volunteer contestants compete for crown, scholarships. One of Tennessee's top scholarship providers comes from a pageant in Jackson.
How to tell if a card reader has a skimmer: Multiple reports of skimmers found in Middle Tennessee this summer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Another credit card skimmer was reportedly found in Middle Tennessee this summer. Earlier this month, both the Henry Police Department and the Waverly Police Department found credit card skimmers within days of each other. Over the weekend, on July 20, a card skimmer was found in...
THA recognizes Rep. Ryan Williams as a 2024 Hospital Hero
Rep. Williams is uniquely positioned to provide leadership on significant hospital and health care issues. The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) honored Rep. Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) as a 2024 THA Hospital Hero for his dedication and work on behalf of hospitals in Tennessee. THA Hospital Hero Awards recognize lawmakers who prioritize...
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