
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

FENTRESS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM FOR LOCAL YOUTH
The Fentress County Fire Department has officially announced the launch of its new Junior Firefighter Program, aimed at young men and women ages 13 to

2026 CUMBERLAND COUNTY FAIR RETURNS THIS AUGUST WITH PAGEANTS, RIDES, AND FAMILY FUN
The Cumberland County Fair Association has officially released its full schedule for the 2026 Cumberland County Fair. Featuring a mix of pageant competitions, livestock shows,

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

CROSSVILLE COUNCIL DISCUSSES WATER ASSETS REFERENDUM AND PUBLIC INPUT REQUIREMENTS
At a special called meeting of the Crossville City Council, officials focused significant attention on matters surrounding an upcoming referendum on the potential transfer of

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

FENTRESS COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIMMY JOHNSON RETIRES AFTER YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson is officially stepping down, marking the end of a pivotal chapter in local government leadership. The announcement drew a warm

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

TIRE MIX-UP LEADS TO FALSE ALARM: “STOLEN” CAMRY FOUND PARKED AT LOCAL MOTEL ALL ALONG
What began as a stolen vehicle report at a motel on July 24 ended up being nothing more than a major miscommunication over a set

DUMP TRUCK OVERTURNS IN LANTANA CRASH
Emergency crews and local police are currently responding to a major traffic accident at the intersection of Lantana Road and Pigeon Ridge Road after a

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

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

FENTRESS COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES NEW JUNIOR FIREFIGHTER PROGRAM FOR LOCAL YOUTH
The Fentress County Fire Department has officially announced the launch of its new Junior Firefighter Program, aimed at young men and women ages 13 to

2026 CUMBERLAND COUNTY FAIR RETURNS THIS AUGUST WITH PAGEANTS, RIDES, AND FAMILY FUN
The Cumberland County Fair Association has officially released its full schedule for the 2026 Cumberland County Fair. Featuring a mix of pageant competitions, livestock shows,

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

CROSSVILLE COUNCIL DISCUSSES WATER ASSETS REFERENDUM AND PUBLIC INPUT REQUIREMENTS
At a special called meeting of the Crossville City Council, officials focused significant attention on matters surrounding an upcoming referendum on the potential transfer of

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

FENTRESS COUNTY EXECUTIVE JIMMY JOHNSON RETIRES AFTER YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson is officially stepping down, marking the end of a pivotal chapter in local government leadership. The announcement drew a warm

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

TIRE MIX-UP LEADS TO FALSE ALARM: “STOLEN” CAMRY FOUND PARKED AT LOCAL MOTEL ALL ALONG
What began as a stolen vehicle report at a motel on July 24 ended up being nothing more than a major miscommunication over a set

DUMP TRUCK OVERTURNS IN LANTANA CRASH
Emergency crews and local police are currently responding to a major traffic accident at the intersection of Lantana Road and Pigeon Ridge Road after a

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








