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Funding for new I-55 bridge 'welds anew the heart of a nation,' again, leaders say
At the Metal Museum on Thursday, state and local leaders joined Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to celebrate plans to rebuild the Interstate 55 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas and the $393.7 million federal investment awarded as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. On July 12, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the federal grant that would aid in the total funding of the project, which is estimated to cost between $800 million and $1 billion.
First Alert Forecast: Coolest weather since early July
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Temperatures and humidity drop to close out the week. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android. Our team of meteorologists will send alerts to your phone about conditions headed your way. They also share custom videos about the weather where you live.
Billy Ray Cyrus’ Ex Firerose Banned From Using His Credit Cards After Allegedly Racking Up $96K Bill
A Tennessee judge ruled in favor of Billy Ray Cyrus, banning the country singer’s estranged wife, Firerose, from using his credit cards. Billy Ray, 62, had asked the judge in June to grant a temporary restraining order that would prevent Firerose, 37, from being able to use his credit cards after she allegedly racked up...
Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024
New laws in Tennessee and Wyoming passed this year prohibiting the use of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws. They are the third and fourth states to adopt such laws after Oklahoma did so in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021. ERPOs authorize individuals, typically...
INVITATION TO BID – Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” for the JC Sanitation & Landfill
The Jefferson County (JC) Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for “Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” for the JC Sanitation & Landfill. Will need to be capable of disposing approximately 450 tons of Class III waste per month for approximately six (6) months to one (1) year. A 50-mile round trip from 650 Grove Road Dandridge, TN 37725 is desirable. Sealed bids should be labeled “Class III Solid Waste Disposal Services” and either mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department to the attention of Purchasing Agent Julie Anglea, at P.O. Box 1749, Dandridge, TN, 37725, or dropped off at 1244 Gay St., Dandridge, TN, 37725. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at which time bids will be opened in the Finance Department conference room. For specifications, bid documents, and further information please go to jeffersoncountytn.gov/finance-department or contact David Gaut Director of JC Sanitation and Solid Waste at (865) 397-3544 or dgaut@jeffersoncountytn.gov. Jefferson County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive all irregularities in the receipt/handling of bids. The awarded bidder must be in good standing with the County of Jefferson.
Smokies cities make strides toward ensuring bear, human safety with new trash bins
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an estimated 1,900 black bears — about two per square mile — with more than 14,500 of these iconic mammals roaming the four-state mountain region. Bears share their territory with increasing numbers of human neighbors, which can lead to conflict...
Fire crews respond to smoke at Dandridge Post Office after lightning strike, fire chief says
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — Dandridge fire crews responded to a call at the post office Thursday after smoke began pouring into a portion of the building. According to Dandridge Fire Department Chief Andy Riley, crews responded to the Dandridge Post Office on Meeting Street around 2:30 p.m. When crews arrived,...
North Knoxville ballfields upgraded, to be baseball nonprofit’s home complex
The Christenberry Ballfields in North Knoxville have been renovated through a grant from the National Amateur Baseball Federation. The upgrades include new infields, scoreboards, fencing, and more.
Johnson City dealership donates $52K to Meals on Wheels Northeast Tennessee
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Johnson City car dealership donated more than $50,000 to an area non-profit that delivers meals to those who cannot travel on their own. Wallace Subaru of Johnson City presented Meals on Wheels Northeast Tennessee with a check for $52,604 on Wednesday. According to Wallace Subaru, the dealership raised money […]
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