Lake Halford to close temporarily for paving and parking improvements starting July 21
Tennessee – Anglers and boaters should prepare for a temporary closure of Lake Halford beginning July 21, 2025, as the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) undertakes paving operations to improve the area. The project includes replacing old asphalt and adding clearly marked parking spaces aimed…
Road closure planned on Cummings Highway in Marion County for drainpipe replacement
Tennessee – Drivers traveling on SR 2, also known as Cummings Highway, should prepare for a temporary road closure on Monday, July 14, 2025. Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the highway between Raccoon Mountain Road and Holder Lane from 6:00 a.m. to…
TDSHS to close Dickson Driver Services Center July 16 for remodel with temporary site and alternatives available
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDSHS) announced that the Dickson Driver Services Center, located at 114 West Christi Drive, will close on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, for a scheduled remodel. While the Dickson center is closed, residents can visit nearby…
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security opens 2025-2026 grant to fund security personnel at houses of worship
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced the opening of the 2025-2026 Houses of Worship Security Grant, aimed at helping eligible 501(c)(3) organizations—including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques—hire contract security personnel. “Houses of worship, by their nature, are easily accessible…
Radnor Lake State Park closes pedestrian access on west trails during road repairs
Tennessee – Radnor Lake State Park has temporarily closed pedestrian access to the South Lake and South Cove trails on the west end of the park as part of an ongoing repair project on Otter Creek Road. The closure is a safety precaution following recent…
Man claims he was asked by a woman in jaiI to pick up her child after going to the home and pouring bIeach on the child’s IegaI guardian’s injuries after severeIy beating the man: police
Tennessee – A Tennessee man, 19-year-old CharIes, is currently in custody at the county jail facing multiple serious charges, including attempted second-degree murder, aggravated kldnapping, tampering with evidence, and theft. These charges stem from a vioIent incident that occurred early on Sunday morning. At approximately…
State route 67/Broad Street Bridge reopens as East Tennessee nears completion of hurricane repairs
Tennessee – Less than a year after Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage across East Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced the reopening of the State Route 67/Broad Street Bridge in Carter County on July 2. The bridge had been closed for nine months…
Tennessee Highway Patrol enters national cruiser photo contest with iconic Sunsphere backdrop
Tennessee – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is once again vying for the title of “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 12th Annual Cruiser Calendar Contest. For this year’s entry, THP showcased two of its newest vehicles — a 2024…
Woman told police she had tried to reIy on others and needed a break because she is a fuII-time parent after Ieaving her chiId aIone for nearIy 10 hours while she went to visit a man: police
Tennessee – A Tennessee parent, 33-year-old SheIby was arrested earlier this week and charged with feIony chiId negIect after allegedly Ieaving her chiId alone for nearly ten hours.According to jail records from the Sheriff’s Office, the parent now faces charges of chiId abuse and negIect….
Tennessee National Guard participates in Bulgaria’s first multinational Best Warrior Competition
Tennessee – Members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard recently competed in the Bulgarian Armed Forces’ inaugural multinational Best Warrior Competition, held June 23–26 at the Vasil Levski National Military University. The event brought together 12 five-member teams representing military units from Bulgaria,…