Cherokee Cultural Celebration featuring crafts, dancing, and demonstrations to be held at Red Clay State Historic Park in August
Tennessee – Red Clay State Historic Park will host the Cherokee Cultural Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, August 9–10, offering traditional dancing, demonstrations, craft vendors, and food vendors from federally recognized Cherokee tribes. The public is invited to attend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
TDOT to widen I-75 and I-24 interchange ramps with lane closures starting August 3
Tennessee – Drivers near the I-75 and I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should prepare for upcoming construction that will affect traffic flow. As part of Phase 2 of the project to widen and improve the interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews will begin shifting…
TDSHS to close Nashville Driver Services Center on Aug. 4 ahead of relocation to new Antioch location reopening Aug. 11
Tennessee – The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced that its Nashville/Hickory Hollow Driver Services Center will relocate to a new facility in Antioch. The current location at 5216 Hickory Hollow Parkway will close on Monday, August 4, and the center will reopen one…
TDOT announces ongoing and upcoming lane closures across Region 4 for construction and maintenance
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) advised motorists to expect possible daytime and nighttime lane closures at various locations throughout Region 4 for maintenance and new installations as needed across 21 counties. District 47 Updates: Benton County I-40 at Exit 126: Ongoing grading,…
Overnight lane closures scheduled for I-275 in Knox County due to bridge work
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on Interstate 275 should prepare for intermittent lane closures beginning Tuesday evening as road crews perform pavement work near two bridges. Starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, both northbound and southbound lanes of I-275 will be subject to nightly…
Railroad maintenance to close part of SR 58 near 31st Street for 10 days
Tennessee – Beginning Monday, July 28, 2025, Norfolk Southern will close a portion of SR 58 (Alton Park Boulevard) near 31st Street for railroad crossing maintenance. The closure is expected to last approximately 10 days and may be rescheduled depending on weather or other unforeseen circumstances….
Lane closures planned on Chapman Highway in Knox County for paving operations
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on Chapman Highway (US 441) in Knox County should prepare for temporary lane closures due to upcoming road construction activities. Starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, crews will begin paving operations on northbound Chapman Highway between Highland View Drive…
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…