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Nashville Driver Crosses Into Oncoming Lane To Dodge I-65 Backup, Dashcam Shows

A driver in a Honda Pilot crossed double solid yellow lines into oncoming traffic on Rosa Parks Boulevard in Nashville, then stopped in the opposing turn lane before cutting ahead of other vehicles turning onto I-65, according to dashcam footage that's now circulating online. The move happened on U.S. Route 41 Alternate, the stretch of roadway also known as Rosa Parks Boulevard, as drivers approached the interstate entrance.

Nashville, TN · 2d
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Citizens Bring Concerns About Speeds And Sounds On Madisonville Road

Are loud and excessively speeding vehicles an issue along Madisonville Road? At least two residents believe so. During Tuesday morning’s Christian County Fiscal Court meeting, Roy Sims and Chris Killebrew brought their concerns to magistrates and Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam — stating that “drag racing,” “squalling tires,” “untamed mufflers” were making the stretch difficult and dangerous, and particularly from Billy Goat Hill to Crofton.

Christian County, KY · 1d
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Todd County School Board Purchases New Buses, Secures Vocational Grant Funding

The Todd County School District moved to purchase two new school buses and announced vocational grant funding at the board’s working and regular meetings this week. The district will purchase two school buses for $361,550, a decision that comes as rising vehicle costs continue to outpace the district’s funding growth.

Todd County, KY · 1d
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New Cherokee Trail ramp opens as Alcoa Highway improvements continue

Tennessee · 14h

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Talkin’ Traffic: We ask Governor-Elect Marsha Blackburn and new NDOT director their plans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — As more people move to Middle Tennessee, more cars are on the roads. Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and new Nashville Department of Transportation Director Ryan Lynch are facing an issue many cities have, but they know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to shaving time off your commute.

Nashville, TN · 2d

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WATCH: TDOT launching automated detection system for wrong-way drivers

TDOT launching automated detection system for wrong-way drivers. For the first time in Tennessee a new technology will be able to warn drivers that they're potentially in danger. TDOT is installing a new system that will notify you if a driver is driving in the wrong direction.

Tennessee · 2d

WKRN News 2

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Wilson County Schools calls for more bus drivers after 17 resign in several months

Wilson County school officials said they are in desperate need of bus drivers because 17 have called it quits since the beginning of the school year, with the district's director partially blaming student behavior.

Wilson County, TN · 2d

Wilson County Source

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All Aboard! The 32nd Annual Lebanon Christmas Train Show Is Here

The 32nd Annual Lebanon Christmas Train Show will take place on Saturday, December 12th, 2026, from 9 am – 3 pm at the Wilson County Fairgrounds (945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087). Over 150 tables of model Trains of all gauges from all major manufacturers, both new and used, will be available. Operating layouts […] The post All Aboard! The 32nd Annual Lebanon Christmas Train Show Is Here appeared first on Wilson County Source .

Lebanon, TN · 2d

Trains.com

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CSX Santa Train to feature America 250 locomotives

KINGSPORT, Tenn. — This year’s CSX Santa Train will feature the railroad’s two America 250 locomotives, Wabtec CM44AHs Nos. 250 and 2026, the railroad has announced. The locomotives, introduced in June, feature a stars-and-stripes theme on No. 250 and a bald eagle and the phrase “United We Stand” on No. 2026 [see “CSX debuts pair [...] Read More...

Tennessee · 1d

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TN now the 7th least expensive market for gasoline

Tennessee gas prices fell for the fourth week in a row, falling 12 cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.59 which is 37 cents less expensive than one month ago but 99 cents more expensive than one year ago. The best average price...

Tennessee · 2d

Country Herald

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Tennessee Drivers Face Added Risks From Reported Stop Sign Challenge

Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Tennessee faces shorter days and approaching winter weather.

Tennessee · 4d

WKRN News 2

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I-65 widening project includes new diverging diamond interchange in Sumner County

The Interstate 65 widening project is expected to wrap up within a year. Part of that project comes with a new road design that, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, creates a safer and more efficient way to get around.

Sumner County, TN · 5d

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Average Tennessee gas prices decline by nine cents

NASHVILLE — Gas prices across the state fell for the third week in a row, moving nine cents cheaper, on average.The Tennessee gas price average is now $3.71 which is 24 cents less expensive than one month ago but $1.07 more expensive than one year ago. “Tennessee drivers are...

Tennessee · 4d

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Wilson County Schools needs more bus drivers after 17 quit this year

LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Wilson County School Board said the district needs more bus drivers following several drivers quitting this year. During a school board meeting on Monday, board members said 17 drivers have quit this academic year. Currently, about five new drivers are being trained. Some board members...

Wilson County, TN · 6d

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Construction on ‘Diverging Diamond Interchange’ underway on I-65 in Goodlettsville

A new interchange is being built where I-65 meets US-31W in Sumner County. Construction is requiring intermittent interstate closures, where extensive work has already hampered traffic due to the ongoing I-65 widening project. Construction crews are grading, improving drainage, and installing retaining walls and curbs for the new interchange, which...

Goodlettsville, TN · 6d

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I-24 paid lanes: Get a first look at designs, timeline

What is the projected timeline for the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project?. Which company is developing the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project?. Drivers will get a closer look this month at plans to add optional paid lanes to Interstate 24 between Nashville and Rutherford County. The Tennessee Department of Transportation...

Nashville, TN · 7d

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Passenger Trains Are Gone, But These 10 Historic Tennessee Depots Still Stand

Union soldiers once pulled bricks out of a train depot wall in Tennessee so they could fire from inside. That shoulder-high firing port is still visible today. The building around it is often called the oldest train depot in the state. It has company, too. Another town on this list only exists because a railroad needed a crew-change stop back in 1902.

Tennessee · 8d

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TDOT asking for public input on I-40/I-75 study, including lane widening, Choice Lanes options

The corridor is one of East Tennessee’s most-traveled routes, plagued by daily bottlenecks and peak-hour delays.

Tennessee · 6d

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TOSHA Highlights Parking Lot Risks to Workers

The Tennessee agency urges employers to inspect parking areas and address lighting, pavement and vehicle hazards. Workplace safety efforts should extend into parking lots, where moving vehicles, slippery surfaces and obstructed views can threaten employees before they enter a building, according to guidance from the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Tennessee · 6d

Davidson County Source

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TDOT to Introduce DriveTN at I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes Community Meetings

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will be hosting community meetings to share project updates and introduce DriveTN, the project developer, to the community. Community members are invited to stop by the locations listed below to review project updates including but not limited to DriveTN’s conceptual design and projected schedule.

Nashville, TN · 8d