TWRA reveals winning photographs for 2025–26 Tennessee Wildlife calendar
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has revealed the winning photographs for its 2025–26 Tennessee Wildlife magazine photo contest. A total of 14 images were selected from a record number of submissions and will be featured in the magazine’s popular annual calendar issue,…
Ramp closures and weekend shutdown planned for I-275 bridge replacement in Knox County
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on I-40 and I-275 North in Knox County should prepare for upcoming construction-related traffic impacts as crews work on replacing the bridge over Elm Street/Bernard Avenue. Starting Thursday evening, July 17, several ramps leading to I-275 North will be intermittently closed…
Tennessee releases updated dashboard tracking student achievement and employment outcomes
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration’s Office of Evidence and Impact (OEI) has unveiled an updated dashboard designed to provide enhanced insights into the educational achievement and employment outcomes of Tennessee students. The Education to Employment dashboard aggregates student outcome data alongside…
Tennessee awards over $22 million in grants to support local parks and outdoor recreation projects
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Outdoor Recreation has announced $22,059,191 in grant funding for 31 communities across the state. The funds come through three programs: the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF), the Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP), and…
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…