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WEEKLY EAST TENNESSEE CONSTRUCTION REPORT FEB. 27 – MAR. 5
BLOUNT COUNTY, I-140 East and West between Mile Markers 11 and 0: Motorists should be alert for shoulder closures in place and possible lane closures nightly
SUV FLIPS OVER ON WHEELER STREET IN ROCKWOOD
East Wheeler Street in Rockwood was closed for over an hour this morning, around 10:30 a.m., because a vehicle flipped over near the intersection of
HARRIMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEK-IN REVIEW 2/17 – 2/23
Monday, 2/17 – On day shift, officers responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury accident in the area of Georgia St. and Siluria St. ★ Building Checks:
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL TO HOLD SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS THROUGHOUT MARCH
From the Tennessee Highway Patrol: Troopers will be holding checkpoints during March to promote safe driving. Please designate a sober driver logo or take a
TBI ASSISTS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN OVERTON WITH “OPERATION HOG EYE”
From the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation: Members of the TBI Sex Offender Registry Unit assisted the Overton County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Livingston Police
BODY FOUND IN PUTNAM COUNTY
From the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office: On February 26, 2025, at approximately 5:23 pm, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a property owner
TENN. FORESTY DIVISION SAYS NO BURNING ALLOWED TODAY
From the Blair Volunteer Fire Department in Roane County: Per the TN Division of Forestry, no outside burning is allowed today and no burn permits
JOHN ROSE TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR
Republican congressman John Rose of the 6th district of Tennessee said he’s now making a bid for governor. Rose announced his run for the governor’s
MAN ARRESTED IN ROCKWOOD ON DRUG-RELATED CHARGES
BBBTV12 – A man was arrested in Rockwood on Tuesday afternoon around 3:00 p.m. after being pulled over by two Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) troopers
VOLUNTEER ELECTRIC WARNS OF SCAM
From Volunteer Energy Cooperative: Today, two scammers physically walked into a small, local business in Ooltewah, TN, claiming to be VEC representatives and demanding payment.
COOKEVILLE PD RECEIVES 2025 AWARD OF APPRECIATION
From the Cookeville Police Department: We are proud to announce that the Cookeville Police Department has received the 2025 Award of Appreciation from the Tennessee
MAN ARRESTED IN MORGAN COUNTY FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
From the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office: On February 25, 2025, Agents with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit initiated a traffic stop during an
WEEKLY EAST TENNESSEE CONSTRUCTION REPORT FEB. 27 – MAR. 5
BLOUNT COUNTY, I-140 East and West between Mile Markers 11 and 0: Motorists should be alert for shoulder closures in place and possible lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. th ...
SUV FLIPS OVER ON WHEELER STREET IN ROCKWOOD
East Wheeler Street in Rockwood was closed for over an hour this morning, around 10:30 a.m., because a vehicle flipped over near the intersection of Skyline Drive. Rockwood fire department responded q ...
HARRIMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT WEEK-IN REVIEW 2/17 – 2/23
Monday, 2/17 – On day shift, officers responded to a two-vehicle, non-injury accident in the area of Georgia St. and Siluria St. ★ Building Checks: Day Shift - Harriman Utility Board, Lee’s Food Ma ...
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL TO HOLD SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS THROUGHOUT MARCH
From the Tennessee Highway Patrol: Troopers will be holding checkpoints during March to promote safe driving. Please designate a sober driver logo or take a ride share. Do not get behind the steeri ...
TBI ASSISTS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN OVERTON WITH “OPERATION HOG EYE”
From the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation: Members of the TBI Sex Offender Registry Unit assisted the Overton County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Livingston Police Department, TN Departme ...
BODY FOUND IN PUTNAM COUNTY
From the Putnam County Sheriff's Office: On February 26, 2025, at approximately 5:23 pm, Putnam County Sheriff's Office received a call from a property owner on Rodgers Cemetery Rd, off of Bryant R ...
TENN. FORESTY DIVISION SAYS NO BURNING ALLOWED TODAY
From the Blair Volunteer Fire Department in Roane County: Per the TN Division of Forestry, no outside burning is allowed today and no burn permits are being issued due to Hazardous Fire Conditions ...
JOHN ROSE TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR
Republican congressman John Rose of the 6th district of Tennessee said he's now making a bid for governor. Rose announced his run for the governor's seat while speaking to Republican women in Williams ...
MAN ARRESTED IN ROCKWOOD ON DRUG-RELATED CHARGES
BBBTV12 - A man was arrested in Rockwood on Tuesday afternoon around 3:00 p.m. after being pulled over by two Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) troopers at the intersection of Gateway Avenue and Dunn Str ...
VOLUNTEER ELECTRIC WARNS OF SCAM
From Volunteer Energy Cooperative: Today, two scammers physically walked into a small, local business in Ooltewah, TN, claiming to be VEC representatives and demanding payment. The two individuals ...
COOKEVILLE PD RECEIVES 2025 AWARD OF APPRECIATION
From the Cookeville Police Department: We are proud to announce that the Cookeville Police Department has received the 2025 Award of Appreciation from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Evie W ...
MAN ARRESTED IN MORGAN COUNTY FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
From the Morgan County Sheriff's Office: On February 25, 2025, Agents with the Morgan County Sheriff's Drug Enforcement Unit initiated a traffic stop during an ongoing operation to address the flow ...
