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Local Man Seriously Injured in Wednesday Smith County Crash

A DeKalb County man was seriously injured in a one vehicle crash Wednesday on I-40 east at the 263 mile marker in Smith County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that 19-year-old Kolby Jackson Slager was traveling east on I-40 in a 2002 Mazda pickup truck and “was driving too fast for the weather conditions and lost control. The vehicle went off the right side of the road and down an embankment. The vehicle overturned and the driver was ejected”.

Smith County, TN · 2d
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In 1993, a Tennessee Man Started Digging a Pool in His Backyard. Now the 500K-Gallon Oasis Requires 100 Lbs. of Chlorine a Week

Micky Thornton started the massive project over 30 years ago

Covington, TN · 1d
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8 Things That Change the Second You Cross From Tennessee Into Georgia

Park at a Tennessee state park, and you won’t pay to get in. Cross into Georgia, and parking runs $10. A few miles can change what things cost and what you’re allowed to do. Here’s what changes the second you cross from Tennessee into Georgia. 1. Sales...

Tennessee · 14h
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“No Night Shifts Ever”: First Watch Soft Opening is a fresh start

(UCBJ) – The wait is over. First Watch (FW), the popular breakfast, brunch and lunch chain, held a soft opening this morning, Nov. 7, and will officially open its 4,000-square-foot restaurant at 1115 Interstate Drive in Cookeville on Monday, Nov. 9. The restaurant seats more than 150 guests. It...

Cookeville, TN · 1d
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Cumberland Plateau Retirees Swear By The Slower Pace And Low Costs In Monterey, Tennessee

Some retirement plans start with a spreadsheet, and some start with a highway exit nobody else seems to take. On the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, a small town of fewer than 3,000 people has quietly become a talking point for folks who want their days to move slower and their budgets to stretch further.

Monterey, TN · 6h

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10 Precautions Tennesseans Should Take When Shopping at Kroger

If you’re ordering your Thanksgiving groceries through Kroger Delivery, the total at checkout probably looks final. Here are the precautions Tennesseans should take when shopping at Kroger. Note: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Kroger’s policies and local tax rates are subject to change. 1....

Tennessee · 15h

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Hungry Diners In Tennessee Are Discovering A Buffet Packed With More Delicious Choices Than They Expected

More than 100 items are available to choose from at this buffet, including scratch-cooked Southern favorites. That number alone made me stop scrolling. Prime rib and fresh salmon join the carving station on Friday evenings and throughout the weekend. These are regular weekend offerings, not just holiday specials saved for special occasions.

Tennessee · 1d

Quad Cities Sports Network

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Wanted Killer Found In Illinois Shed Drinking Beer, Making Garlic Bread

An escaped prisoner out of Tennessee was finally captured.

Tiptonville, TN · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Tennessee voters approved Amendment 2 on Nov. 3, barring the state from imposing a statewide property tax on homes and other property without another amendment

Tennessee voters approved Amendment 2 on Nov. 3, adding a ban on a state property tax to the Tennessee Constitution. The measure bars lawmakers from taxing homes, land and other property at the state level, and the vote was not close. What it does not do is touch the property tax bill that arrives from […]

Tennessee · 1d

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50 Years Strong: Tier 1 Orthopedic Urgent Care Celebrates New Cookeville Facility

(UCBJ) – Tier 1 Orthopedic Urgent Care (TOUC), located at 516 W. Jackson Street, has a new 15,000-square-foot facility in Cookeville, and the company is celebrating its expansion and 50 years in the region with the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). The facility opened Oct. 19 and will...

Cookeville, TN · 1d

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Cane Corso Laws in Tennessee: Bans, Liability, Insurance, and Housing Rules

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Cane Corso laws in Tennessee are more forgiving than many owners fear, but they are not uniform. The state does not ban the breed, yet a patchwork of city and county rules, plus private landlord and insurer policies, can still shape whether you can keep one comfortably. The biggest surprise for most owners is where … This article, Cane Corso Laws in Tennessee: Bans, Liability, Insurance, and Housing Rules , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Petting Zoo Laws in Utah: Licenses, Permits, and Liability Rules Explained • Vicious Animal Laws in Maine: Dangerous Dog Rules, Penalties, and Owner Requirements • Exotic Animal Permit Requirements in Colorado: What CPW Allows, Bans, and Licenses

Tennessee · 2d

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First Mountain Snow of the Season Possible Next Friday and Saturday Near Knoxville, Roanoke, and Morgantown as Northwest Flow Brings First Freeze Chances

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Forecast models are hinting at the first mountain snow of the season for the southern and central Appalachians next Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14. This is early pattern spotting, and nothing is set in stone yet. The timing lines up with when the region usually sees its first northwest flow snow event. The same cold air could also bring the first freeze to areas outside the mountains.

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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10 Tennessee Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner So You Can Skip The Cooking

One Tennessee Thanksgiving spread includes snow crab and smoked beef short ribs right next to the carved turkey. I did not expect seafood to crash the holiday party, and I love it. The surprises keep coming. One feast sits at the top of an aerial tramway ride. Another comes from...

Tennessee · 1d

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This Tennessee Butcher Shop Looks Ordinary Outside, but Inside Is a Meat Lover’s Paradise

One shopper once bought a whole brisket here, tucked it in a carry-on bag, and flew it home to smoke. That tells you plenty about how much people trust this little meat counter. The doors open at 6 AM on weekdays. You can grab custom-cut steaks, barbecue ribs, a plate...

Nashville, TN · 2d

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Tennessee Troopers Hunt Man After Stolen Truck Chase Through Three Counties

A stolen pickup truck chase that stretched across three East Tennessee counties ended with a crash near State Route 33 and Lewis Green Hollow Road in Union County on Thursday, and the driver took off on foot. Tennessee Highway Patrol is now asking the public for help finding him. Troopers...

Tennessee · 2d

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BWXT Announces $714.5M Tennessee Expansion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — November 6, 2026 — BWXT will invest $714.5 million and create 181 new jobs at its Jonesborough, Tennessee, facility, expanding production capabilities for materials critical to U.S. national security. The Washington County project will more than double the company’s existing local workforce. Tennessee Gov....

Tennessee · 2d

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Winter Weather Awareness Week: Breakdown of wintry precipitation

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Each year, the National Weather Service runs a Winter Weather Awareness Week campaign to educate residents on the hazards we could see throughout the season. This year’s awareness week will be held November 8-13. The frequency of winter weather in Alabama and Tennessee is low, but when it happens, it can […]

Alabama · 14h

WIBC

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Tennessee Arrest in Fatal Richmond Shooting

INDIANAPOLIS –A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Richmond is now behind bars in Tennessee after months on the run. U.S. Marshals arrested Joshua Smith in Knoxville. He’s accused of taking part in a September robbery attempt that left Cecelia Hargrove dead and two teenagers wounded. Court documents say Smith believed one […]

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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Betting Lines Have Tennessee Favored over the No. 6 Ranked Team in the Country

The Vols face the Kentucky Wildcats and betting lines have an interesting spread

Knoxville, TN · 1d

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Meet Owen Farnsworth: Tennessee’s newly elected democratic socialist

Nov. 3 was a historic night for Tennessee politics and Rutherford County. As one of many local-level flips, Rutherford County elected first-time candidate and openly democratic socialist Owen Farnsworth. Farnsworth beat out incumbent Republican Tim Rudd on election night by 813 votes for the next state House representative of District...

Rutherford County, TN · 1d