TENNESSEE AG AND 48 STATES URGE FCC TO CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general in pressing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to tighten regulations on the U.S. phone ...
STOLEN MOTORCYCLE RECOVERED IN NORTH CAROLINA 25 YEARS AFTER TENNESSEE HEIST
A motorcycle stolen from Blount County a quarter-century ago has been recovered across the state line in North Carolina, leading to a suspect's arrest. On September 2, Cherokee County deputies re ...
BUSINESSES TARGETED BY RAMPANT MERCHANT SERVICES SCAMS AS FRAUD ATTEMPTS SURGE
According to the Better Business Bureau, nearly 80% of businesses experience attempted fraud, with scammers heavily targeting companies that accept card payments. Fraudsters often initiate contact thr ...
DOLLY PARTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: NASHVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES ICONIC REBRAND
Nashville International Airport is officially on its way to becoming Dolly Parton International Airport following a unanimous vote by the Nashville Airport Authority on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. The hi ...
BLOUNT COUNTY OFFICIALS WARN RESIDENTS OF DECEPTIVE DEED MAILINGS CHARGING NEARLY $100 FOR 50-CENT DOCUMENTS
Blount County officials are urging residents to exercise caution following an influx of misleading letters demanding nearly $100 for copies of property deeds that cost as little as 50 cents at the loc ...
FORMER KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF TOM SPANGLER DIES AFTER BATTLE WITH CANCER
Cumberland County Sheriff Casey Cox is remembering the late Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler as a dedicated leader, devoted veteran, and loyal friend following his passing. The friendship between the ...
TEMA LAUNCHES “READYTN CONNECT” TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
The Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA) has introduced ReadyTN Connect, a statewide initiative designed to link trusted local organizations with official emergency response resources. The ...
TENNESSEE RECORDS ZERO BOATING FATALITIES OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced that no boating-related fatalities occurred across the state during the 2026 Labor Day holiday weekend. This milestone marks the fifth consecut ...
MONROE COUNTY CREWS BEGIN RESCUE EFFORTS AFTER VEHICLE CRASHES INTO HIGHWAY 360 WATERS
Emergency crews responded to a rescue assignment in Monroe County at 11:28 following reports of a vehicle plunging into the water in the 2900 block of Highway 360, with reports of a possible fatality. ...
LOUDON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MOURNS THE LOSS OF BELOVED K-9 DEJA
The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K-9 Deja, a cherished department member with deep ties to the community and the Jenkins family. Deja’s lineage and service spanned generation ...
FAMILY OF FORMER MONROE COUNTY PASTOR SETTLES LAWSUIT OVER JAIL RESTRAINT DEATH
The estate of Lester Isbill has reached a settlement in its federal civil lawsuit against Turnkey Health Clinics, LLC, and other defendants following his death in custody. Isbill, a retired pastor, di ...
TWO GEORGIA RESIDENTS KILLED IN MONROE COUNTY MOTORCYCLE CRASH ON LABOR DAY
A Georgia man and woman lost their lives Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Monroe County, Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Keven Rhean Durussell, Jr., 33, ...











