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DISABLED VEHICLE ON I-40 CAUSING CONGESTION FOR OVER 4 MILES
On April 18, 2025, TDOT reported a disabled vehicle at 11:46 AM at Mile Marker 360 on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane county which caused
GERBER RECALLS TEETHING STICKS; CHOKING HAZARD
On January 31, 2025, Gerber Products Company initiated a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a
TWO ARRESTED IN OLIVER SPRINGS FOR METH
From the Oliver Springs Police Department: What began as a traffic stop yesterday afternoon for speeding – 48 MPH in a 35 MPH zone on
GATLINBURG WOMAN DRAGGED OFF HER PORCH BY BLACK BEAR; BEARS EUTHANIZED
Last night, a woman in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, was bitten and dragged from her porch by a black bear, but sustained no injuries. Tennessee Wildlife Resources
BURN BAN IN CROSSVILLE UNTIL MONDAY
From Crossville Fire and Rescue: Due to rising fire conditions, starting Friday until Monday all burning inside the City of Crossville will be banned.
COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO FLAT ROCK ROAD HOUSE FIRE
On April 17, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Cumberland County firefighters responded to a structure fire at 879 Flat Rock Road. The fire originated in
TN HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS TWO MORE MEASLES CASES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Health is confirming today two additional confirmed cases of measles in middle Tennessee. Both persons are currently recovering at home. This brings
WEEKLY EAST TN CONSTRUCTION REPORT (APR. 17 – 23)
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 162 Pellissippi Parkway between Cusick Road and SR 33: SR 162 is reduced from two lanes to one through this project as construction
ROANE FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO FAIRMONT DRIVE FIRE TWICE IN ONE DAY
A family of three was displaced after a fire at their home on 111 Fairmont Drive in Harriman last night. Assistant Fire Chief John Johnson
WATER THROTTLED DOWN ON SOUTHRIDGE AND RIDGEWOOD DRIVE IN CROSSVILLE
From the City of Crossville: The City of Crossville Utility Maintenance department will have the water throttled down on Southridge Drive and Ridgewood Drive in
BLOUNT COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO ALMOST 16 YEARS FOR C.P. CHARGES
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – On April 16, 2025, Julian Paul Gerdeman, 26, currently of Blount County, Tennessee, was sentenced to 189 months in prison by the
DISABLED VEHICLE ON I-40 CAUSING CONGESTION FOR OVER 4 MILES
On April 18, 2025, TDOT reported a disabled vehicle at 11:46 AM at Mile Marker 360 on Interstate 40 Eastbound in Roane county which caused the right lane and shoulder to be blocked. This led to conges ...
GERBER RECALLS TEETHING STICKS; CHOKING HAZARD
On January 31, 2025, Gerber Products Company initiated a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young chil ...
TWO ARRESTED IN OLIVER SPRINGS FOR METH
From the Oliver Springs Police Department: What began as a traffic stop yesterday afternoon for speeding – 48 MPH in a 35 MPH zone on E Spring St – led to the arrest of a 20-year-old male and an 18 ...
GATLINBURG WOMAN DRAGGED OFF HER PORCH BY BLACK BEAR; BEARS EUTHANIZED
Last night, a woman in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, was bitten and dragged from her porch by a black bear, but sustained no injuries. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officers found a yearling bea ...
BURN BAN IN CROSSVILLE UNTIL MONDAY
From Crossville Fire and Rescue: Due to rising fire conditions, starting Friday until Monday all burning inside the City of Crossville will be banned.
COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO FLAT ROCK ROAD HOUSE FIRE
On April 17, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Cumberland County firefighters responded to a structure fire at 879 Flat Rock Road. The fire originated in an old barn and spread to a nearby home constr ...
TN HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS TWO MORE MEASLES CASES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Health is confirming today two additional confirmed cases of measles in middle Tennessee. Both persons are currently recovering at home. This brings Tennesse ...
WEEKLY EAST TN CONSTRUCTION REPORT (APR. 17 – 23)
BLOUNT COUNTY, SR 162 Pellissippi Parkway between Cusick Road and SR 33: SR 162 is reduced from two lanes to one through this project as construction crews perform bridge work in this area. Motorists ...
ROANE FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO FAIRMONT DRIVE FIRE TWICE IN ONE DAY
A family of three was displaced after a fire at their home on 111 Fairmont Drive in Harriman last night. Assistant Fire Chief John Johnson reported the initial call came in around 8:30 p.m., with Harr ...
WATER THROTTLED DOWN ON SOUTHRIDGE AND RIDGEWOOD DRIVE IN CROSSVILLE
From the City of Crossville: The City of Crossville Utility Maintenance department will have the water throttled down on Southridge Drive and Ridgewood Drive in order to repair a water leak. Servic ...
BLOUNT COUNTY MAN SENTENCED TO ALMOST 16 YEARS FOR C.P. CHARGES
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – On April 16, 2025, Julian Paul Gerdeman, 26, currently of Blount County, Tennessee, was sentenced to 189 months in prison by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, United States District J ...
ROADWAY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR LOWER EAST AND UPPER CUMBERLAND (APR. 17 – 23)
DISTRICT 27 CLAY, CUMBERLAND, DEKALB, PICKETT, PUTNAM, AND WHITE COUNTY The ADA curb ramp upg ...
