LOCAL NEWS

ELECTION RETURNS
Local News
November 5, 2020
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
Local News
April 16, 2020
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 [...]
Local News
March Unemployment Rate Up Slightly, Does Not Reflect Full COVID-19 Impact
April 16, 2020
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%.
Local News
Gov. Lee Announces Aggressive Statewide COVID-19 Testing Effort
April 15, 2020
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 [...]
Local News
Assistance Available For SNAP Recipients Who Lost Food In Sunday’s Severe Weather
April 15, 2020
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.
STATE NEWS
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ELECTION RETURNS
November 5, 2020In 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
April 16, 2020Nashville, 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 [...] -
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%.
NATIONAL NEWS
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AAA Expects More Than 55 Million Americans Will Travel for Thanksgiving
November 14, 2019More than 55 million travelers (1.3 million Tennesseans) are making plans to kick off the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving. -
Great ShakeOut-Earthquake Drill to Take Place October 17th
October 15, 2019Did you know earthquakes can occur anywhere, but most quakes in this country happen in Alaska and California? Are you aware 45 states and territories in the United States are at risk of earthquakes? -
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Reminds Tennesseans Federal Identification Requirements Change in One Year
October 2, 2019Beginning October 1, 2020, all persons must have a REAL ID license for accessing certain Federal facilities, entering nuclear facilities, military bases, and boarding commercial flights within the United States.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NEWS

Great Smokey Mountains National Park Sets Visitation Record with 12.5 Million Visitors
National Park Service
January 28, 2020
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
Local News
December 6, 2018
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 [...]
National Park Service
Trail Run with a Ranger: The Point Trail, December 8
December 5, 2018
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 [...]
National Park Service
Tennessee Promise Work Day: Nemo Picnic Area Cleanup, November 24
November 18, 2018
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).
National Park Service
Go Big Challenge 2018: Reading Ranger Program, November 17
November 11, 2018
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 [...]