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This Tennessee City Has Traffic So Frustrating That Even Experienced Drivers Dread The Interstates

In 2024, commuters in one mountain city lost more than 14 million hours sitting in traffic. That’s a record for the place, and nobody is throwing a party about it. The average driver there spent 51 hours stuck behind brake lights that year. That’s more than two full days of staring at bumpers.

Chattanooga, TN · 11d

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DesJarlais upset, Blackburn elected governor

Republican candidates drew strong support in Grundy County in the Nov. 3 general election, while voters approved all three proposed constitutional amendments and decided several municipal races. However, the big surprise on a night that saw a dramatic shift to Democratic control of the U.S. House and Senate, was the...

Grundy County, TN · 2d

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68 rescues during flooding in Polk County as Ocoee River reaches record overflow

COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Copperhill in Polk County is closed as the Ocoee River overflowed and flooded streets, officials said Thursday morning. Tennessee Swift Water Teams had conducted 68 rescues as of 1:45 p.m., the state said. Multiple first responder groups came to the area including the Sevierville and Chattanooga Fire Departments. […]

Polk County, TN · 1d

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Earthquake Reported in Grundy County

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was reported near Beersheba Springs, in Grundy County, on Monday morning, November 2, 2026. The reported depth was approximately 9.8 miles beneath the surface. The earthquake took place yesterday morning at 7:54. Lucky Knott. Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked...

Grundy County, TN · 3d

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TN Town Elects New Fire Chief Two Months After Previous Resigned Amid Controversy

Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn. Seventy-three days after the town’s previous fire chief resigned amid controversy over social media posts, Signal Mountain has chosen a new leader for its fire department. Travis Williams, a 25-year veteran of the Chattanooga Fire Department, will step into the role of fire chief,...

Signal Mountain, TN · 3d

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Chattanooga Chamber president apologizes after video mocked development opponents

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The president and CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce apologized Wednesday to Hamilton County commissioners after a video shown at a recent Chamber meeting drew criticism over how it portrayed community opposition to development. Elspeth Haire, an organizer with Save Enterprise South, says the video...

Chattanooga, TN · 1d

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TDOT warns of temporary US 27 traffic changes for 2026 Hamilton County Fair

SALE CREEK, Tenn. — Drivers traveling on U.S. 27 near the Rhea County line should expect temporary traffic changes this week as the Tennessee Department of Transportation works to manage crowds headed to the 2026 Hamilton County Fair. TDOT says a modified traffic pattern will be in place from...

Hamilton County, TN · 1d

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Nov. Chattanooga special event road closures

CHATTANOOGA, tenn. — Chattanooga is holding a series of special events that will cause several road closures from Nov. 4 to Nov. 9. The Southeast's premier rowing race returns to Chattanooga for the 23rd time. The race draws 6,500+ athletes to Ross's Landing each November. This year, it will...

Chattanooga, TN · 2d

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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties. […]

Tennessee · 2d

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Retirees Love The Slower Pace And Low Cost Of Living In Crossville, Tennessee

Some retirees spend years hunting for a town where the calendar feels lighter and the monthly bills feel smaller. A good number of them end up on the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, in a city of about 12,000 people. The place is small enough that errands rarely eat up a...

Crossville, TN · 1d

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Chattanooga council OKs mayor to negotiate settlement with Nippon Paint over unmet goals

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga leaders have moved to settle a dispute with Nippon Paint Automotive America after the company fell short of investment and hiring goals tied to a city-backed project. The Chattanooga City Council voted Tuesday to allow the mayor’s office to negotiate and sign a settlement with...

Chattanooga, TN · 1d

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Chattanooga lowers speed limits on Lake Resort Drive, Bonny Oaks Drive under ordinances

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Drivers in Chattanooga will see lower speed limits on Bonny Oaks and Lake Resort Drive after the city council approved new ordinances changing the posted speeds. The speed limit on Lake Resort Drive between Highway 153 and North Park Road has been reduced to 40 mph,...

Chattanooga, TN · 19h

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TDOT to close East Brainerd Road at CSX bridge for weekend replacement project

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Drivers in East Brainerd should plan for a major weekend road closure as TDOT crews replace a bridge over the roadway. TDOT says East Brainerd Road at the CSX Bridge, located between Brainerd Road and Hickory Valley Road, will close to all traffic starting Saturday, Nov. 7 at 5 a.m.

Chattanooga, TN · 19h

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Result: Cumberland County November 2026 General Election

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s Election Day in Cumberland County, and voters are to decide who will win in several key races. Residents have the opportunity to vote for Tennessee’s next governor and on three proposed amendments to the state constitution, as well as for various State House and Senate seats. Voters will also decide […]

Cumberland County, TN · 2d

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Dade County considers 90-day moratorium as data center proposal advances

DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Dade County commissioners are weighing whether to allow a data center at a county industrial park, but the project remains in the early stages and has not been approved. During their discussion, commissioners considered putting a temporary halt on data center proposals while the county...

Dade County, GA · 16h

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Grundy County Schools shifts to virtual learning Nov. 9-13 amid illness increase

GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — Grundy County Schools will switch to virtual learning next week due to an increase in illness among students and staff, the district announced Wednesday. Students will learn remotely Monday, Nov. 9, through Friday, Nov. 13. The district asked families to follow established virtual learning procedures...

Grundy County, TN · 1d

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Traffic signal to be added at Athens intersection

The City of Athens Public Works Department has announced the installation of a new traffic signal in town. Contractor crews are working on installing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Old Riceville Road and West Madison Avenue. The affected area includes the intersections of Old Riceville Road at W. Madison Avenue and Old Riceville Road at Rocky Mount Road. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 a.m. and continuing until Friday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. there will be flaggers present for intermittent lanes closures with traffic down to one lane, and intermittent temporary full closures. There will be no lane closures during school drop off and pick up times. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes, such as the Dennis Street overpass. Motorists traveling through this area are advised to use extreme caution and watch for traffic signage, workers and pedestrians. Motorists should allow additional travel time due to potential traffic delays in the area. For more information, contact the office of the public works department at 423-744-2745.

Athens, TN · 22h

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Whitfield County Fire Chief fired by commissioners Thursday over 'personnel matter'

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — Whitfield County commissioners voted Thursday to terminate Fire Chief Paul Patterson, according to the county's communications director. The vote came during a 10 a.m. meeting called by the Board of Commissioners. The meeting was not livestreamed. The board did not make an official appointment to...

Whitfield County, GA · 16h

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State activates Level 4 emergency operations as southeast Tennessee flooding closes roads, causing issues

Tennessee emergency officials have activated the State Emergency Operations Center to Level 4 as flooding affects Polk County and communities along the Tennessee-Georgia border. Why It Matters. Floodwater has closed roads and bridges, prompted school closures and restricted access to McCaysville, Georgia. TEMA said that flooding was expected to continue...

Polk County, TN · 1d

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Highway 58 and Bonny Oaks Drive scheduled for Nov. closure and detours for bridge repair

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The 4200 block of Highway 58 and Bonny Oaks Drive will see a complete closure beginning tomorrow, Nov. 4th, 2026. The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works and TDOT say the closure is for the Norfolk Southern Railroad bridge trestle and right-of-way maintenance. The closure...

Chattanooga, TN · 2d

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