FDA issued emergency approval for smaller dose version of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 5 to 11
Chattanooga, TN – According to the health officials, this decision comes just days after the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 17-0 to recommend the shots. State officials say that the CDC is scheduled to consider the shots early next week. Officials estimate that the…
One person dead after being hit by tractor-trailer on I-24
Rutherford County, TENNESSEE – According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, this unfortunate accident occurred around 3:15 a.m. Saturday. It happened on the eastbound side of I-24 near mile marker 71. Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a pedestrian. Authorities…
Tennessee Governor Lee has announced the appointments of two circuit court judges
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Gov. Lee has announced that Brent Bradberry has been named as a judge in the 24th Judicial District. This includes Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Hardin, and Henry counties. Tennessee Governor Lee appointed William E. Phillips II as a judge in the…
Tennessee Volunteers football team has unveiled a new black alternate uniform set
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, the last time Volunteers wore black jerseys was during a victory over South Carolina on Halloween 2009. The new dark mode uniform layout includes a white helmet with an orange Power T decal with black accent, solid orange…
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation investigating Thursday morning officer involved shooting in Cleveland
TENNESSEE – According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, this unfortunate incident occurred around 9:15 a.m. Thursday. It happened in the 700 block of Springhill Drive Northeast in Cleveland. Cleveland Police Department officers responded to a report of a disturbance. Authorities say the 71-year-old suspect confronted the…
Tennessee’s next standard license plate has been unveiled
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the next standard plate won with 42% of the vote after more than 300,000 Tennesseans cast their ballot. Gov. Lee said the winning design represents the state’s unique Grand Divisions – West, Middle, East. Tennesseans will be able…
79 Tennessee school districts are launching a new tutoring program to target learning loss
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, 79 school systems are participating in the $200 million program. Officials say that this program will provide before or after school tutoring to combat learning loss related to COVID-19. According to the statement, the funding will continue for…
Gov. Lee is renewing Executive Order 84
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this order is allowing parents to opt their child out of masks requirements. Governor Bill Lee made the announcement Thursday. Governor Bill Lee also said that he will be working with the Tennessee Attorney General on challenging…
Early morning hit-and-run crash leaves one person injured
Nashville, TN – According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, this accident occurred around 1:45 a.m. early Friday morning. It happened between the exits of Briley Parkway and Harding Place. Police say the driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The…
UPS plans to hire more than 1,500 seasonal workers in the Nashville area
TENNESSEE – According to the statement, the new employees will help manage the substantial package volume increase that the company says will start in October and won’t end until January 2022. UPS officials say that the new hires are needed now more than ever. Nationwide,…