The Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced the opening of the 2024-2025 Houses of Worship Security Grant
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this grant aims to fund contract security personnel for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that serve as houses of worship, including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques. The 2024-2025 Houses of Worship Security Grant is a competitive grant with a…
The Tennessee Army National Guard successfully rescued hiker experiencing cardiac emergency in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Chattanooga, TN – Shortly after 7 p.m. on June 12, the Tennessee National Guard and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) were alerted to the situation at Double Spring Gap Shelter, near the North Carolina border. Task Force Smokey quickly assembled a flight crew and dispatched a…
Upcoming road construction on I-24 in Coffee County, TDOT officials say
Chtattanooga, TN – According to the TDOT officials, drivers on I-24 in Coffee County should be prepared for upcoming road construction that will impact traffic flow. As part of the bridge replacement project on I-24 at SR 2, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will…
Bridge replacement on SR-1 over Obed River underway, detours in place
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, construction activities for the replacement of the bridge on SR-1 over the Obed River are currently ongoing, necessitating a complete closure of the road at the bridge site until project completion. Motorists are advised to plan alternate…
The Tennessee Board of Parole has scheduled an upcoming series of events open to the public at the James Robertson Parkway, Davy Crockett Tower in downtown Nashville
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, on June 25-27, the Board will host executive clemency hearings and an administrative board meeting. The meetings will take place in the Chairman Richard Montgomery Board Room on the fourth floor, with the following schedule: – **Tuesday,…
The Tennessee Department of Education has released the statewide average results for the 3rd and 4th grade ELA portion of the spring 2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Academic Program assessment
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, third-grade scores remained steady, while fourth-grade scores showed significant improvement. This progress is attributed to Tennessee’s comprehensive, nation-leading literacy strategy for public schools. Governor Lee made the following statement: “Tennessee’s strategic education investments have led to substantial…
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is providing free 15-inch cable locks designed to secure most shotguns, rifles, pistols and revolvers
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is providing free 15-inch cable locks designed to secure most shotguns, rifles, pistols, and revolvers. These locks work by threading through the barrel or action of the firearm, preventing it from being fired. The cable features a rubber…
The City of Chattanooga seeks contractor bids for Walnut Street Bridge renovation
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga has announced that they are seeking contractor bids for the upcoming Walnut Street Bridge renovation project. The extensive renovation work is scheduled to commence in March 2025. This project aims to restore and enhance one of Chattanooga’s most…
Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center celebrates graduates, officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center held graduation ceremonies for 23 incarcerated women who completed post-secondary education programs. Eight women earned computer information technology certificates from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Five women were awarded associate degrees in…
The Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will be closing the I-55 Mississippi River Bridge for two weeks to continue construction activities on the I-55 and Crump interchange
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, during the two-week closure, crews will hydro-demolition the bridge deck and provide a new polymer concrete overlay. The polymer-modified concrete has strict temperature restrictions. All work is weather-dependent. The upcoming closure is the first of two allowed…