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Record-high diesel prices continue to frustrate Tennessee truckers

Amid spiking gas prices nationwide, Tennessee's trucking industry is feeling the squeeze on its diesel fuel supply. Experts believe the rising cost of diesel will also lead to a price increase for other everyday items.

Tennessee · 09-11

WATE

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State lawmaker asks comptroller to investigate $9.2B toll lane deal after AG declines

A Nashville lawmaker is calling on the comptroller's office to look into the state's $9.2 billion toll lane project after questions about the procurement process arose.

Tennessee · 09-09

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State comptroller to review I-24 Choice Lanes deal, consider audit review in Tennessee. Here’s what we know

Tennessee’s comptroller says it will review concerns raised about the state’s I-24 Choice Lanes procurement and contract with DriveTN. The review could determine whether the procurement should be examined as part of the comptroller’s next audit of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, scheduled for 2027. The comptroller’s...

Tennessee · 09-10
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Roadway in Wedgewood-Houston area closed due to ‘immediate roadway repair’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - UPDATE: TDOT officials said Hamilton Avenue over I-65 from Fort Negley Boulevard to Ridley Boulevard will be closed until a more significant repair can scheduled. TDOT said to use several alternate routes in the area. PREVIOUS: Hamilton Avenue over Interstate 65 in the Wedgewood-Houston area was...

Davidson County, TN · 09-09
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WKRN News 2

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Businesses report sales down as much as 75% amid prolonged Wilson County bridge closure

A prolonged bridge closure in Wilson County is forcing thousands of drivers to take lengthy detours while nearby businesses report losing as much as three-quarters of their sales.

Wilson County, TN · 09-08

WVLT

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Slow left-lane driving tops list of viewer road complaints

Tennessee · 09-08

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This Overhyped $210 Train Trip From Tennessee to Florida Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

A $210 train trip from Tennessee to Florida sounds like a straightforward escape: board in the evening, settle into a comfortable seat, and wake closer to warm weather. The actual rail network complicates that picture. There is no direct Amtrak train from a Tennessee station to Florida, and an itinerary that keeps the main journey on trains can involve traveling north to Chicago before turning toward the Southeast.

Florida · 09-06

WBIR

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I-24 Choice Lanes Project aims to cut down on congestion

Nashville, TN · 09-09

WSMV

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TDOT holding two meetings this week on proposed I-24 Choice Lane project

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is hosting the meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tennessee · 09-07

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This Tennessee Scenic Railroad Takes You Through the Hiwassee River Gorge on a Restored Vintage Train

Somewhere in the southeastern corner of Tennessee, an old train still rumbles along tracks that hug a winding river and climb into wooded hills. Passengers settle into seats that date back decades, listen to a conductor share stories about the land, and watch the gorge unfold outside the windows. It...

Delano, TN · 09-08

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Lawmaker asks state comptroller to investigate I-24 toll lane deal after AG declines

State Rep. John Ray Clemmons has sent a letter to Tennessee Comptroller Jason E. Mumpower requesting an investigation into the procurement process behind the $9.2 billion I-24 “Choice Lanes” contract.

Tennessee · 09-08

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AAA reports record-high Labor Day gas prices this year

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - After a busy Labor Day weekend on the roads, drivers are feeling the impact of higher gas prices as AAA reports Tennessee's state average is two cents higher than last week. AAA reports that Tennessee is 5th in the nation for the least expensive gas....

Tennessee · 09-07

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Gasoline prices continue upward march in VA and TN

According to the latest GasBuddy survey of stations in Virginia, The average gasoline prices in Virginia have risen 10.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.95/g. Prices in Virginia are 15.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 93.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The cheapest station in Virginia was found to be priced at $3.59/g, while the most expensive was $5.79/g. The national average price of gasoline has risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.09/g. Gasoline prices are also rising in Tennessee with drivers paying an average of $3.79/g, which is up over 13 cents from last week.

Virginia · 09-08

WREG

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Lots of drivers,’Tow to Go’ program this Labor Day weekend

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands across the Mid-South are taking to the roads and skies this Labor Day weekend. Officials at Frederick W. Smith International Airport say 45 thousand are expected to pass through their checkpoints during the Labor Day travel period.  If you’re planning to hit the road, Triple A anticipates the worst travel times […]

Memphis, TN · 09-06

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Tennessee gas prices rise 13 cents

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Tennessee gas prices rose 13 cents over the past week, on average. Drivers paid $3.81 per gallon on Labor Day, the highest on record for the holiday. The state average now stands at $3.80 per gallon, up 23 cents from a month ago and 96 cents from a year ago.

Tennessee · 09-08

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Massive house fire, deadly Nashville crash and Labor Day gas prices

Catch up on the latest news from Middle Tennessee for Saturday, Sept. 5, including a massive overnight house fire in Williamson County, a deadly crash in Nashville, Labor Day weekend gas prices, proposed vape shop restrictions in Clarksville and new video from the 9 to 5, 5K.

Nashville, TN · 09-05

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Slow left-lane driving tops list of road complaints in East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - One of the most common responses to WVLT’s “What’s Driving You Crazy on the Roads” form involves drivers going slow in the left lane. Viewer Rob Thom wrote in about the issue. “People camping in the left lane. Too many times, people...

Tennessee · 09-08

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Lawmaker asks state comptroller to investigate I-24 toll lane deal after AG declines

State Rep. John Ray Clemmons has sent a letter to Tennessee Comptroller Jason E. Mumpower requesting an investigation into the $9.2 billion I-24 Choice Lanes contract, after the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office said it lacked authority to investigate. Why It Matters. Clemmons says the procurement involved a revolving door...

Tennessee · 09-08

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Massive house fire, deadly Nashville crash and Labor Day gas prices

Catch up on the latest news from Middle Tennessee for Saturday, Sept. 5, including a massive overnight house fire in Williamson County, a deadly crash in Nashville, Labor Day weekend gas prices, proposed vape shop restrictions in Clarksville and new video from the 9 to 5, 5K.

Nashville, TN · 09-05

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Tennessee gas prices climb to record levels ahead of Labor Day weekend

Ahead of weekend road trips, gas prices in Tennessee are inching up once again. The average price at the pump in Jackson is around $3.88 a gallon—up ten cents over the past week, AAA reported. Drivers in Crockett County are paying some of the highest prices in West Tennessee,...

Jackson, TN · 09-04