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TENNESSEE THCA BAN TAKES EFFECT JULY 1ST
Starting in July, a combination of state and federal regulations will fundamentally reshape Tennessee’s booming hemp industry by banning its most popular products, such as
FIREWORKS TRAILER FIRE ON I-75 LEADS TO INVESTIGATION
A fireworks trailer fire on Interstate 75 in Tennessee led to a post-incident inspection by the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, uncovering multiple
ROWAN LAWSON REPORTED MISSING FROM LENOIR CITY
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert on behalf of the Lenoir City Police Department for 12-year-old Rowan Lawson. Lawson was
THOMAS FOLEY TAKES COMMAND OF THE NATIONAL GUARD 278TH REGIMENT
On Sunday, June 7, the Tennessee National Guard’s 278th Cavalry Regiment held a change of command ceremony at West High School’s football field in Knoxville.
CLEVELAND POLICE SEEKING INFORMATION ON SUSPECT FROM HOME DEPOT SHOOTING
On Saturday night, a shooting in the Home Depot parking lot on Paul Huff Parkway left one man injured, according to the Cleveland Police Department.
TENN. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE ISSUES EMERGENCY HEALTH ALERT DUE TO NEW WORLD SCREWWORM
Following the recent detection of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite in a Texas calf, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued an emergency Animal
ATHENS CITY MANAGER TERMINATED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Athens City Council has terminated the contract of City Manager Dr. Randall Dowling following a 3-2 vote. According to the City of Athens, Dowling
TENNESSEE POLICE OFFICER’S PATROL CAR CRASH REVEALS LIFE-THREATENING BRAIN TUMOR
WSMV reports that during a patrol last month, Greenbrier, Tennessee police officer Matthew Hillis suffered a sudden seizure that caused him to crash his patrol
TENN DEPT. OF DISABILITY AND T.B.I. LAUNCH WEBSITE TO TEACH SENIORS HOW TO AVOID SCAMS
The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging has partnered with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to launch SafeSeniorTN.com, a new website designed to educate older
GOVERNOR SIGNS LAW EXPANDING STATE VETERANS CEMETERY ELIGIBILITY FOR TENNESSEE GUARD AND RESERVE MEMBERS
Governor Bill Lee has signed legislation that expands eligibility for burial in Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries, allowing more honorable service members from the Reserve Components,
LAKE LEVELS IN EAST TENNESSEE EXCEPTIONALLY LOW DESPITE RAINFALL
A recent report by WATE says that despite recent rainfall, lake levels in East Tennessee are exceptionally low and projected to decrease further due to
CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS STATE PARK NOW OFFICIALLY DEDICATED
Tennessee State Parks has officially dedicated the Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park in Meigs County, elevating the site from a county park formerly known
TENNESSEE THCA BAN TAKES EFFECT JULY 1ST
Starting in July, a combination of state and federal regulations will fundamentally reshape Tennessee's booming hemp industry by banning its most popular products, such as THCA. While a 2018 federal h ...
FIREWORKS TRAILER FIRE ON I-75 LEADS TO INVESTIGATION
A fireworks trailer fire on Interstate 75 in Tennessee led to a post-incident inspection by the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, uncovering multiple serious hazardou ...
ROWAN LAWSON REPORTED MISSING FROM LENOIR CITY
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert on behalf of the Lenoir City Police Department for 12-year-old Rowan Lawson. Lawson was last seen on June 5th, wearing a b ...
THOMAS FOLEY TAKES COMMAND OF THE NATIONAL GUARD 278TH REGIMENT
On Sunday, June 7, the Tennessee National Guard’s 278th Cavalry Regiment held a change of command ceremony at West High School’s football field in Knoxville. Presided over by Brig. Gen. Steven Turner, ...
CLEVELAND POLICE SEEKING INFORMATION ON SUSPECT FROM HOME DEPOT SHOOTING
On Saturday night, a shooting in the Home Depot parking lot on Paul Huff Parkway left one man injured, according to the Cleveland Police Department. While the circumstances surrounding the gunfire rem ...
TENN. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE ISSUES EMERGENCY HEALTH ALERT DUE TO NEW WORLD SCREWWORM
Following the recent detection of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite in a Texas calf, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture has issued an emergency Animal Health Alert establishing strict ...
ATHENS CITY MANAGER TERMINATED AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Athens City Council has terminated the contract of City Manager Dr. Randall Dowling following a 3-2 vote. According to the City of Athens, Dowling was removed without cause under Section 11 of his ...
TENNESSEE POLICE OFFICER’S PATROL CAR CRASH REVEALS LIFE-THREATENING BRAIN TUMOR
WSMV reports that during a patrol last month, Greenbrier, Tennessee police officer Matthew Hillis suffered a sudden seizure that caused him to crash his patrol SUV into a local resident's home. While ...
TENN DEPT. OF DISABILITY AND T.B.I. LAUNCH WEBSITE TO TEACH SENIORS HOW TO AVOID SCAMS
The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging has partnered with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to launch SafeSeniorTN.com, a new website designed to educate older adults on how to avoid sca ...
GOVERNOR SIGNS LAW EXPANDING STATE VETERANS CEMETERY ELIGIBILITY FOR TENNESSEE GUARD AND RESERVE MEMBERS
Governor Bill Lee has signed legislation that expands eligibility for burial in Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries, allowing more honorable service members from the Reserve Components, Army National ...
LAKE LEVELS IN EAST TENNESSEE EXCEPTIONALLY LOW DESPITE RAINFALL
A recent report by WATE says that despite recent rainfall, lake levels in East Tennessee are exceptionally low and projected to decrease further due to historic drought conditions across the region. A ...
CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS STATE PARK NOW OFFICIALLY DEDICATED
Tennessee State Parks has officially dedicated the Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park in Meigs County, elevating the site from a county park formerly known as the Cherokee Removal Memorial Park. Locat ...
