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TDOT Announces Public Meeting on Pickwick Dam Bridge Repairs in Savannah, TN
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is inviting residents to a public information meeting about the upcoming Pickwick Dam Bridge repair project. The session will provide details on planned repairs to SR 128 over the Pickwick Dam in Savannah, Tennessee. Stakeholders and community members are encouraged to attend on Thursday, December 18, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Lodge at Pickwick Landing, located at 120 Playground Loop in Counce.
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80% of drivers admit to engaging in at least 1 distracting behavior behind the wheel, study finds
JACKSON, Tenn. — With the holiday season on the horizon, staying safe on the road is more important than ever. Did you know that just a two-second glance away from the road doubles your crash risk?. Yet a recent study found that more than 65% of drivers think it’s...
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Main Street Closures on Select December Dates for Christmas on Main Event
A section of Main Street in downtown Savannah will be closed to vehicles from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM during the Christmas on Main event. The closure is between Guinn Street and Water Street. Traffic will be rerouted to Water Street during these times.
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Upcoming Road Work: Gas Prices on Dec. 5, 2025
Gas prices continue to trend downward across East Tennessee. The state average for regular gas sits at about $2.57 per gallon. The highest prices are in Jackson, with an average price of $2.65, while the lowest is in Chattanooga, where the average price is $2.46.
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Covington, Tennessee Highlights Older Driver Safety with Awareness Campaign
In a move to address the specific vulnerabilities of the aging population behind the wheel, the Covington Tennessee Police Department is spotlighting Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. Running from December 1 through December 5, the initiative seeks to actively reduce the number of traffic incidents involving elder community members throughout Tennessee's roads. The police department shared their intentions in a recent social media post, outlining the reasoning behind the campaign and the importance of awareness during this time.
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New traffic signal activated in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. — There’s a new fully operational traffic signal at the intersection of Country Club Lane, Vann Drive and Express Drive. Vann Drive and Express Drive motorists will now have a dedicated traffic signal for crossing the intersection as well as turning left or right onto Country Club Lane.
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University of Tennessee's charter bus program offers students affordable holiday travel home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee is running charter buses to Nashville, Jackson and Memphis to help students get home for the holidays. The program, which has operated for about 10 years, takes students across Tennessee during Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks. University officials said about 220 students boarded buses on Wednesday for the trip to Middle and West Tennessee. Spots on the bus sold out within 48 hours, prompting the university to add another bus.
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Jackson Councilman highlights traffic laws after residents ignore school bus stops
JACKSON, Tenn. — School bus safety has become a major issue throughout Tennessee. One community member is making a difference in his efforts to make drivers more aware of safety on the roadway. Some may pay the price in fines as more and more drivers are reportedly running stop...
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TDOT shuts down another bridge
The county’s highway department is working to upgrade a bridge in the New Middleton community after it was ordered closed following an inspection by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). Upgrades to the structure began last week and were expected to continue into this week. The bridge was closed...
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Distracted driving rising to alarming rates, new data suggests
JACKSON, Tenn. — New numbers are revealing just how common distracted and drowsy driving has become across the country. According to U.S. News & World Report, more than half of U.S. drivers admit to looking at their phones while stopped at a red light. And 4 in 10 say that distraction has led to an accident.
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City of Jackson’s Draft Safety Action Plan now available for public review
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson has laid out its Draft Safety Action Plan. This plan describes ways to reduce serious injury and fatal crashes on city streets. It includes different types of transportation ranging from cars and trucks to bikes, pedestrians, and any other vehicles using city streets.
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THP sobriety checkpoints for November 2025
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released a list of sobriety checkpoints across the state for November 2025. Although sobriety checkpoints remove impaired drivers from road, the primary purpose of checkpoints is to deter driving after drinking among the general population by increasing the perceived risk of being caught and arrested. To do this, checkpoints must be highly visible, publicized extensively, and conducted regularly, as part of an ongoing sobriety checkpoint program.