The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is reminding drivers that a new traffic pattern will be implemented on SR 55 at Interstate 24 following last weekend’s bridge demolition activities over I-24 at Exit 111 in Coffee County. As of 6:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, all SR 55 traffic was shifted onto the SR…

The unofficial numbers from the November 3rd state/federal election in Cannon County. Governor Blackburn – 2494 Green – 1047 Hatley – 677 Pinkston – 85 Amendment 1 Yes – 3051 No- 1041 Amendment 2 Yes – 3351 No – 679 Amendment 3 Yes – 3351 No – 679 Senate Hagerty – 3098 Bradshaw – 993…

Today is election day, polls are open from 7:00am until 7:00pm to cast votes in the state and federal general election. Tennessee voters are reminded they can access the Secretary of State’s convenient toll-free Official Election Hotline or the Text to Report Voter Fraud system. “In Tennessee, voters can count on the Division of Elections…

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is reminding high school seniors that only days remain to apply for the TN Promise scholarship. Students must complete their application by Monday, November 2, 2026 to remain eligible for tuition-free college through TN Promise and receive personalized college admission offers through TN Direct Admissions. TN Promise is a…

Beginning Oct. 15, Tennesseans must obtain a free burn permit before burning leaves or natural debris or conducting prescribed burns. As wildfire season begins, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) encourages residents and visitors to observe National Fire Prevention Week by practicing fire prevention and exercising extra caution when burning outdoors. Tennessee…

The American Red Cross says if a fire starts in your home, you may have as little as two minutes to escape. A working smoke alarm provides early warning, but knowing what to do next matters just as much. That is worth thinking about during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10. Home fires happen every day. According…

Tennessee agricultural producers will have a new opportunity to receive cost-share assistance through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) this year with the addition of a Livestock Fencing program. The 2026-27 TAEP application window closes October 7th. The new Livestock Fencing program will provide cost-share funding for eligible fencing investments that support livestock operations by…