LOCAL NEWS
ELECTION RETURNS
Local News
In addition to voters selecting a President Tuesday, residents of Huntsville and Winfield cast votes for Mayors and Aldermen. Mayor J. Dennis Jeffers of Huntsville had opposition from a former mayor, George Potter. Mayor Jeffers [...]
TDEC Encourages Independent, Family Friendly Activities In Celebration Of 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day
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Nashville, TN (2020-04-16) In observation of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is encouraging Tennesseans to engage in independent, family-friendly activities that help protect [...]
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March Unemployment Rate Up Slightly, Does Not Reflect Full COVID-19 Impact
Nashville, TN (2020-04-16) Despite the current spike in unemployment across Tennessee, March’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remains relatively unchanged, only increasing 0.1 of a percentage point to 3.5%.
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Gov. Lee Announces Aggressive Statewide COVID-19 Testing Effort
Nashville, TN (2020-04-15) Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced free COVID-19 testing will be available for any Tennessean, regardless of traditional symptoms, as the Unified-Command group ramps up an aggressive effort to expand testing capacity across [...]
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Assistance Available For SNAP Recipients Who Lost Food In Sunday’s Severe Weather
Nashville, TN (2020-04-15) The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is prepared to provide replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to families who suffered losses in Sunday’s severe weather event.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NEWS
Great Smokey Mountains National Park Sets Visitation Record with 12.5 Million Visitors
National Park Service
Great Smokey Mountains National Park welcomed a record 12,547,743 visitors in 2019, which is 1,126,540 more visitors than in 2018.
Big South Fork NRRA GO BIG 2018 Challenge Celebration, December 8
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Oneida, TN (2018-12-05) Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area has spent the past year engulfed in a year-long, park-wide event called GO BIG 2018 Challenge. This interactive activity has encouraged visitors to complete [...]
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Trail Run with a Ranger: The Point Trail, December 8
Wartburg, TN (2018-12-05) The Obed Wild and Scenic River will be conducting a trail run on Saturday, December 8, at 1:00 p.m. (ET). Runners of all levels are welcome to join Ranger Rick Ryan for [...]
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Tennessee Promise Work Day: Nemo Picnic Area Cleanup, November 24
Wartburg, TN (2018-11-18) The Obed Wild and Scenic River will be hosting a cleanup at the Nemo picnic area on Saturday, November 24, at 11:00 a.m. (ET).
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Go Big Challenge 2018: Reading Ranger Program, November 17
Oneida, TN (2018-11-11) Earn points towards your 2018 Go Big Challenge patch by joining a park ranger from the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area for a special Reading Ranger program and hike [...]