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Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign
Tennessee’s Department of Safety is failing to follow through on a $1.6 million campaign for safe gun storage in vehicles, despite a major increase in weapon thefts from cars and trucks, lawmakers say. Lawmakers approved the funding in an August 2023 special session on public safety for a firearms public awareness drive that was supposed […] The post Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Neo-Nazi group demonstrates on Tennessee overpass
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A neo-Nazi group demonstrated on an overpass overlooking Interstate 65 on Monday afternoon. The group identified themselves as the Goyim Defense League, which, according to the Anti-Defamation League is, “...is a loose network of individuals connected by their virulent antisemitism.”. An officer with the Metro...
Oversized load to move through East Tennessee this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A third oversized load will be on the move in East Tennessee this week, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT’s Mark Nagi said there will be rolling road blocks for the oversized load on Wednesday as it works its way from Knoxville to Kingsport.
Company overhauls safety measures after Chattanooga hazmat spills
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Nearly a year after several high-profile hazardous materials spill incidents that disrupted traffic and in some cases forced evacuations, the company involve has now changed how they secure their loads. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) told us this week that they worked with state...
First Costs: Cookeville Fire Stations High
Soil samples returned positive, Cookeville officials prepared to purchase land along North Washington Avenue for the construction of a new Fire Station 2. City Manager James Mills said the bigger concern now, the first cost estimates to build both stations two and three. The city had hoped that building the two at the same time might result in savings.
Third Annual Chattanooga Ice Cream Crawl Celebrates Cool Treats
National Ice Cream Day is Sunday July 21st and River City Company is inviting the entire downtown to enjoy cool treats all weekend long with the third annual Downtown Chattanooga Ice Cream Crawl. Starting on Friday July 19th, people will be able to enjoy specials and unique flavors of ice...
Update: Victim in Soddy-Daisy blue hole drowning was a teenager
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. — UPDATE (Wednesday):. The person who died in this incident was a teenager, according to the Mowbray Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. We still do not know the identity of the victim, or exactly how old they were. Captain Liz Weddington of the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department...
Police searching for woman missing out of Soddy-Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. — Police are searching for a woman missing out of Soddy-Daisy, according to a Facebook post from the city government. Soddy-Daisy Police are looking for 53-year-old Beverly Shannon Smith. Police say Smith was last seen on July 1th wearing a tank top and pajama bottoms. Smith...
$900M Memphis bridge moves ahead with IIJA boost
A new bridge is set to be built across the Mississippi River that will connect Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced on July 12. Known as America’s River Crossing Project, the new span will fortify one of the nation’s busiest commercial corridors. Earlier...
“Let The Games Begin”: Annual Water Fun Run This Weekend
Photo: Aerial photo of Paris Landing State Park Marina during the 2020 Water Fun Run by Granges Digital Advertising. Paris, Tenn.–It’s time for the annual Water Fun Run!. Join hundreds of lake lovers on boats and jet skis for the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce “Water Fun Run,” sponsored by Lewy’s Sod, Landscaping & Dirt Work, on Saturday, July 20th.
Remember When: Ingrid Andress Earned a Standing Ovation at Her Grand Ole Opry Debut
Ingrid Andress is multi-talented. The country-pop singer had already penned hits for big names like Charli XCX and Halestorm when she broke through with her own solo effort, 2020’ss Lady Like. The album earned Andress, 32, three GRAMMY nods, including one in the Best New Artist category. Additionally, it landed her the title of highest-streaming country female debut album of all time upon release. In 2019, the Highlands Ranch, Colorado native solidified her place in Nashville when she made her debut on country music’s biggest stage.
TruGreen moving executives to Franklin
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - TruGreen, one of the biggest companies in Memphis, is opening a new corporate office in Franklin, Tennessee, according to the Memphis Business Journal. TruGreen’s executive team will be moving from Memphis to the Nashville area with the purchase of an office building. TruGreen ranks as...
Tenn Pin Alley Opens Mini Golf and Go-Kart Attractions
Tenn Pin Alley opened its latest outdoor attractions: go-karts and mini golf. Sharing the news on social media, they stated, “Drumroll, please … the announcement we’ve all been waiting for! Our outdoor attractions are NOW OPEN! We appreciate your patience and understanding during this process, and we can’t wait to share these awesome new attractions with you!”
Pre-Leasing Begins At The 38-Story Tower, ‘Prime’ In Downtown Nashville.
Developer Giarratana has announced pre-leasing of its latest apartment tower, Prime. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the new tower will look to offer residents a true,“first-class living experience” with condo-grade finishes, breathtaking amenity spaces, and walking distance to all that downtown has to offer. The building is located at the corner of Church Street and Rosa L. Parks Blvd at 805 Church Street.
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