Hurricane Helene's economic impact to Tennessee farmers and forestland owners is now estimated at $547 million to $1.8 billion, which includes losses, debris and structure removal, and long-term reclamation across more than 150,000 acres in Carter, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washing...

Cumberland County Schools invites everyone to meet the candidates for Director of Schools on Monday, June 16, 2025 from 2 to 3 pm at Central Office at 368 Fourth Street. Dr. Randy Shannon is scheduled to interview from 4 to 5pm. Interim Director of Schools Dr. Rebecca Farley will interview from 5 to 6pm.

Stone Memorial High School is excited to welcome Mrs. Marcy Harelson as the new principal of SMHS. In a Facebook post SMHS said, "Mrs. Harelson brings strong leadership, a passion for student success, and a kind heart to our school community. We look forward to the positive impact she will have as she leads SMHS i...

Organizers canceled the remainder of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival late Friday due to weather forecasts of significant precipitation for the annual event in Coffee County. The festival had begun Thursday with performances by Luke Combs and Dom Dolla, with major acts like Tyler the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, and ...

Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of May. Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson reported that total May tax revenues were $1.7 billion, $36 million more than the budgeted estimate and $56.4 million more than May 2024. The total tax growth rate for the month was 3.43 percent.

Starting Sunday, June 15th there will be rolling roadblocks in both directions of I-40 from Exit 311/Plateau Road in Cumberland County to Exit 300/Monterey/Livingston in Putnam County for Utility Work, from 6am to 8am. Message boards, signage, trucks, and law enforcement vehicles will be present along I-40 and ramps. ...

6/13/2025 Cumberland S.R. 299 @ Mt. Vernal Road SOBRIETY 6/13/2025 Dekalb SR 96 @ Old 96 SOBRIETY 6/13/2025 Overton Hwy 52 @ Clay County Line SOBRIETY 6/13/2025 Roane I-40 East Bound Exit 340 Off Ramp Sobriety 6/13/2025 Anderson East Wolf Valley Road @ Wolf Valley Baptist Church Sobriety 6/14/2025 Rhea Highway 68 @ Big...