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Tennesseans are expected to travel in near-record numbers for the year-end holiday period (from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1). AAA predicts 2.7 million Tennesseans will travel 50 miles or more from home. That’s over 62,000 more travelers than last year and 62,000 travelers shy of the record high, set in 2019. Nationwide, AAA…

Tennessee employers added 56,000 nonfarm jobs over the past year, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, a figure well below the national unemployment rate despite an increase of two-tenths of a percentage point over October’s rate. Tennessee’s unemployment rate…

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. This survey returned a statewide usage rate of 92.2 percent. The 2024 usage rate represents an increase of approximately 0.2 percent compared to Tennessee’s 2023 survey result of 92.0 percent. The…

Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment charging a McMinnville man in connection to an ongoing shooting investigation. On November 21st, agents began investigating the incident involving 31st Judicial District Attorney General Christopher Robert Stanford. The investigation revealed that, during the pursuit of a wanted fugitive, Stanford fired a gun…

The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All County Health Departments in Tennessee are providing flu vaccines for free to the public with hours and location information at health.tn.gov/local. The local office is the Cannon…

AA is reminding Tennesseans to properly secure and safely transport their real Christmas trees, as many families are visiting tree lots and farms across the state in search of the perfect one. AAA research has found that many consumers do not properly secure their tree when transporting it to its final destination. Nearly one in five…

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. The U.S. Department of Education has officially released the new form, marking a significant milestone in the financial aid process for prospective college students. The FAFSA opens the door to…

Cannon County Schools recently honored Robert Pitts by dedicating the Legacy Hallway at Cannon County High School. The Hall preserves the history and accomplishments of Cannon County High School athletics and is now officially known as the Roberts Pitts Legacy Hall. Pitts has served Cannon County Schools for over 57 years. Mr. Pitts began his…

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has successfully wrapped up its holiday traffic enforcement initiative, conducted from Wednesday through Sunday of the Thanksgiving holiday. The focused campaign aimed to enhance safety on Tennessee’s roadways during a high-traffic period, resulting in the following preliminary numbers: Traffic Fatalities: 7 (compared to 12 during the same period last year)…

Cannon County Schools will open two hours late on Tuesday, December 3 rd , 2024.Director of Cannon County Schools, Ms. Bonnie Patterson stated, “Cannon CountySchools will open two hours late on Tuesday, December 3 rd , 2024 to ensure safedriving conditions from tonight’s winter weather event. The safety of our studentsand personnel is always our…