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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON I-40 RESULTS IN BOTH EAST AND BOUND CONGESTION
A multi-vehicle crash and subsequent congestion are currently impacting travel on Interstate 40 in Roane County this afternoon. As of 4:01 PM ET, a collision
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF SCAM IMPERSONATING GENERAL SESSIONS COURT (EXAMPLE INSIDE)
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a deceptive text message scam that impersonates the General Sessions Court. These fraudulent messages often include
ROANE COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS HONOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES
The Roane County Sheriff’s Office recently shared their pride in participating in a community escort for local Special Olympics athletes as they traveled through Kingston
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON EASTBOUND I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY
On Friday, May 1, 2026, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Putnam County. The incident was reported at approximately 1:09 PM (CT)
SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED ON EASTBOUND I-40 NEAR MIDTOWN
A single-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane County earlier this afternoon, reported at 2:15 PM ET near mile marker 350. The accident
TWO FLEE ROCKWOOD POLICE AFTER LATE-NIGHT CRASH; LATER CAPTURED
Following a late-night crash in Rockwood, local authorities arrested two individuals after their vehicle struck concrete barricades on Front Avenue. Preliminary reports suggest the vehicle
DETAILS ON THIS MORNING’S TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT ON I-40; ONE FLOWN BY LIFESTAR
A significant traffic disruption occurred in Kingston this morning following a rear-end collision between two tractor-trailers near the eastbound 353 mile marker around 9:00 a.m.
FLORIDA WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY AFTER TRAVELING TO EAST TENNESSEE TO HAVE SEX WITH A MINOR
On April 30, 2026, 27-year-old Kasey Lynn Skaggs of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced to 63 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan
CANE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PUTNAM COUNTY UNDER SOFT LOCKDOWN
Cane Creek Elementary School is currently under a soft lockdown as a precautionary measure after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) received a report of
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (APRIL 30 – MAY 06)
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (S. LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 8.12 to LM 8.14: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-02 (South Lee HWY) between
KINGSTON SEEKING PUBLIC HELP TO SAVE HISTORIC CHAPEL
The City of Kingston is seeking public assistance to save a volunteer-built chapel located at Fort Southwest Point. Because the structure is not historically accurate
WOMAN ARRESTED AT CROSSVILLE GAS STATION FOR THEFT OF STOLEN SCION TC
On April 27, 2026, Sergeant Jessie Henson was patrolling Peavine Road when he identified a silver Scion TC parked at a Mr. Zipps gas station
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON I-40 RESULTS IN BOTH EAST AND BOUND CONGESTION
A multi-vehicle crash and subsequent congestion are currently impacting travel on Interstate 40 in Roane County this afternoon. As of 4:01 PM ET, a collision near mile marker 359 has blocked the left ...
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF WARNS OF SCAM IMPERSONATING GENERAL SESSIONS COURT (EXAMPLE INSIDE)
The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a deceptive text message scam that impersonates the General Sessions Court. These fraudulent messages often include realistic-looking cou ...
ROANE COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS HONOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES
The Roane County Sheriff’s Office recently shared their pride in participating in a community escort for local Special Olympics athletes as they traveled through Kingston to the Southwest Point Park S ...
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON EASTBOUND I-40 IN PUTNAM COUNTY
On Friday, May 1, 2026, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Putnam County. The incident was reported at approximately 1:09 PM (CT) near mile marker 294. As a result of the co ...
SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED ON EASTBOUND I-40 NEAR MIDTOWN
A single-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane County earlier this afternoon, reported at 2:15 PM ET near mile marker 350. The accident has resulted in the closure of the left lan ...
TWO FLEE ROCKWOOD POLICE AFTER LATE-NIGHT CRASH; LATER CAPTURED
Following a late-night crash in Rockwood, local authorities arrested two individuals after their vehicle struck concrete barricades on Front Avenue. Preliminary reports suggest the vehicle was attempt ...
DETAILS ON THIS MORNING’S TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT ON I-40; ONE FLOWN BY LIFESTAR
A significant traffic disruption occurred in Kingston this morning following a rear-end collision between two tractor-trailers near the eastbound 353 mile marker around 9:00 a.m. EST. The accident red ...
FLORIDA WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY AFTER TRAVELING TO EAST TENNESSEE TO HAVE SEX WITH A MINOR
On April 30, 2026, 27-year-old Kasey Lynn Skaggs of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced to 63 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Thomas A. Varlan for her involvement in the sexual exploitation o ...
CANE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN PUTNAM COUNTY UNDER SOFT LOCKDOWN
Cane Creek Elementary School is currently under a soft lockdown as a precautionary measure after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) received a report of a suspicious male on the property. Sh ...
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (APRIL 30 – MAY 06)
BRADLEY COUNTY SR-2 (S. LEE HWY.) Utility Work both directions from LM 8.12 to LM 8.14: Flagging-assisted lane closures on SR-02 (South Lee HWY) between Victory St. SW and Old Boyd Farm RD. SW Motori ...
KINGSTON SEEKING PUBLIC HELP TO SAVE HISTORIC CHAPEL
The City of Kingston is seeking public assistance to save a volunteer-built chapel located at Fort Southwest Point. Because the structure is not historically accurate to the original site, it must be ...
WOMAN ARRESTED AT CROSSVILLE GAS STATION FOR THEFT OF STOLEN SCION TC
On April 27, 2026, Sergeant Jessie Henson was patrolling Peavine Road when he identified a silver Scion TC parked at a Mr. Zipps gas station that had been reported stolen out of Rutherford County, Ten ...
