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TENNESSEE TOURISM REACHES RECORD $32.5 BILLION IN VISITOR SPENDING, SURPASSING NATIONAL GROWTH RATES
Tennessee’s tourism economy continues to surge, achieving a record $32.5 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025 and driving a remarkable 40% growth rate since
TOWNSEND CRASH LEAVES TWO CRITICAL AFTER SATURDAY NIGHT COLLISION
Two individuals were airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in critical condition following a severe single-vehicle crash in Blount County on Saturday night.
TENNESSEE LAW ENFORCEMENT CRACKS DOWN ON HIGHWAY VIOLATIONS IN ‘OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN’
More than 70 Tennessee law enforcement agencies joined forces from July 13 to July 18, 2026, for “Operation Southern Slow Down,” resulting in tens of
TENNESSEE AG JOINS 50-STATE COALITION URGING FCC TO HARDEN ROBOCALL DEFENSES
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a nationwide, bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to crack down on
ADAM HEIMERMAN OF LENOIR CITY ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING DOWN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS
A joint investigation between the Blount County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryville Police Department has led to the arrest of a Lenoir City man accused
TENNESSEE EARLY VOTING ENDS TOMORROW AHEAD OF HIGH-STAKES AUGUST 6 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS
Voters across Tennessee have one final day to cast their early ballots before polls close tomorrow ahead of the Thursday, August 6 State and Federal
TBI WARNS OF SOPHISTICATED BANK SCAM USING U.S.-BASED CALLERS AND SPOOFED NUMBERS
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is issuing a urgent warning to residents and business owners about a dangerous new evolution in banking scams that is
TENNESSEE LIFTS FEE FOR PERMITTED PET RACCOONS UNDER NEW LAW
A new Tennessee law taking effect this month makes it slightly cheaper and easier for residents to keep a pet raccoon by eliminating the state’s
FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS SEARCH NATIONWIDE FOR VICTIMS IN NASHVILLE MAN’S CHILD EXPLOITATION CASE
Federal authorities are asking the public for assistance in identifying potential victims after a 32-year-old Nashville man was indicted on federal child sexual exploitation charges.
MONROE COUNTY MAYOR SPEAKS OUT ON DATA CENTERS AND FLOCK CAMERA SAFETY
Recently, Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram weighed in on two of the biggest issues impacting East Tennessee residents, addressing public concerns over incoming data centers
REMINDER: ANNUAL TAX-FREE WEEKEND STARTS FRIDAY
Tennessee shoppers are gearing up for significant savings this weekend as the state kicks off its 20th annual sales tax holiday, offering relief on essential
TENNESSEE AGENTS RECOVER STOLEN $5,000 HORSE; TWO MONROE COUNTY WOMEN ARRESTED FOR FELONY THEFT
A joint investigation by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has led to the recovery of
TENNESSEE TOURISM REACHES RECORD $32.5 BILLION IN VISITOR SPENDING, SURPASSING NATIONAL GROWTH RATES
Tennessee’s tourism economy continues to surge, achieving a record $32.5 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025 and driving a remarkable 40% growth rate since 2018—nearly double the national avera ...
TOWNSEND CRASH LEAVES TWO CRITICAL AFTER SATURDAY NIGHT COLLISION
Two individuals were airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in critical condition following a severe single-vehicle crash in Blount County on Saturday night. According to the Townsen ...
TENNESSEE LAW ENFORCEMENT CRACKS DOWN ON HIGHWAY VIOLATIONS IN ‘OPERATION SOUTHERN SLOW DOWN’
More than 70 Tennessee law enforcement agencies joined forces from July 13 to July 18, 2026, for "Operation Southern Slow Down," resulting in tens of thousands of traffic citations and a dramatic surg ...
TENNESSEE AG JOINS 50-STATE COALITION URGING FCC TO HARDEN ROBOCALL DEFENSES
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a nationwide, bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to crack down on illegal robocalls ...
ADAM HEIMERMAN OF LENOIR CITY ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING DOWN AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS
A joint investigation between the Blount County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryville Police Department has led to the arrest of a Lenoir City man accused of shooting out multiple automated license plate ...
TENNESSEE EARLY VOTING ENDS TOMORROW AHEAD OF HIGH-STAKES AUGUST 6 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS
Voters across Tennessee have one final day to cast their early ballots before polls close tomorrow ahead of the Thursday, August 6 State and Federal Primary and State and County General Election. Earl ...
TBI WARNS OF SOPHISTICATED BANK SCAM USING U.S.-BASED CALLERS AND SPOOFED NUMBERS
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is issuing a urgent warning to residents and business owners about a dangerous new evolution in banking scams that is robbing victims across the state. Criminals ...
TENNESSEE LIFTS FEE FOR PERMITTED PET RACCOONS UNDER NEW LAW
A new Tennessee law taking effect this month makes it slightly cheaper and easier for residents to keep a pet raccoon by eliminating the state's $31 permit fee. Sponsored by Sen. Joey Hensley (R-Hohe ...
FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS SEARCH NATIONWIDE FOR VICTIMS IN NASHVILLE MAN’S CHILD EXPLOITATION CASE
Federal authorities are asking the public for assistance in identifying potential victims after a 32-year-old Nashville man was indicted on federal child sexual exploitation charges. Joseph Dalton Bo ...
MONROE COUNTY MAYOR SPEAKS OUT ON DATA CENTERS AND FLOCK CAMERA SAFETY
Recently, Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram weighed in on two of the biggest issues impacting East Tennessee residents, addressing public concerns over incoming data centers and the growing controversy ...
REMINDER: ANNUAL TAX-FREE WEEKEND STARTS FRIDAY
Tennessee shoppers are gearing up for significant savings this weekend as the state kicks off its 20th annual sales tax holiday, offering relief on essential back-to-school items and electronics. The ...
TENNESSEE AGENTS RECOVER STOLEN $5,000 HORSE; TWO MONROE COUNTY WOMEN ARRESTED FOR FELONY THEFT
A joint investigation by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has led to the recovery of a stolen $5,000 Appaloosa horse and t ...
