Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove, TN · Traffic & Transit
thebesttimes.com
How gas prices have changed in Jackson, Tennessee in the last week
How gas prices have changed in Jackson, Tennessee in the last week. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Jackson, TN metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of August 1. Jackson, Tennessee by the numbers. - Gas current price: $2.81. --- Tennessee average: $2.76. -...
The Jackson Sun
City of Jackson seeks to improve traffic safety, public input needed via survey
The City of Jackson is working to improve the safety of transportation and is seeking the public's input on what they'd like to see changed. The city was awarded a $250,000 Safe Streets for All grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund a public input survey to create a safety action plan. More: City of Jackson seeks public input via survey, traffic safety improvements The first round of surveys was open throughout April, and a second survey is now available to give residents the opportunity to elaborate on specific traffic concerns. "We're hoping that this action plan will lead to additional funds to help us improve the streets in Jackson and make it safe for everyone," Stan Pilant, City Planning Director, said. "We want to see where they think the problems are, and we look at things in sort of an anecdotal way to start with sometimes because people that are out there sometimes see things we don't." What do residents want to see addressed? There have been two public input meetings, the first on April 10 at the Jackson-Madison County Library and a second on July 25 at the AMP. At the April 10 meeting, residents placed
nbc39.com
Tenn. Dept. of Transportation to relocate SR 76 in Bells; expect closures
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will begin a major project Thursday, August 14, to relocate State Route 76 in Bells. Several roads will close, including sections of State Route 88, Weddle Street, and Hicks Street, with a posted detour for State Route 88. The $17.8 million project is designed to...
WBBJ
THP sobriety checkpoints for August 2025
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released a list of sobriety checkpoints across the state for August 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.
hatchiepress.com
Town of Whiteville Considers Reducing Speed Limit to 20 MPH Speed Limit on City Streets
During the Monday, July 7, 2025, City of Whiteville Board of Alderman meeting, Whiteville Police Chief Ben Davis requested the alderman to vote on reducing the speed limit to 20 miles per hour on the city streets of Whiteville. Speeding on neighborhood streets and down Main Street have been an ongoing concern for the safety of the community and a challenge for enforcing the law by the Whiteville Police Department (WPD).
WBBJ
Want to help make safer streets? Public safety survey open to Jackson residents
JACKSON, Tenn. — After the City of Jackson received a grant that studies the safety of the Hub City. Researchers have comprised results from different surveys from the public in pinpointing areas to improve. Transportation planners with Neel-Schaffer received the results from the public survey in April. They have...
radionwtn.com
Milling, Paving To Begin Monday In Paris
The City of Paris Public Works Department, in coordination with Delta Contracting, will begin milling and paving selected city streets on Monday, July 28, 2025. Work will continue until all scheduled streets are complete. Drivers should expect temporary traffic restrictions in active construction areas. Residents are asked not to park...
nbc39.com
City of Jackson previews 'Safe Streets 4 All' public meeting
Earlier this year, the city of Jackson used a "Safe Street for All" grant to pay for a study of transportation safety issues. Today, the Director of Planning, Growth and Development, Stan Pilant, was available for comments to discuss the previewing of the upcoming Safe Streets 4 All public meeting.
wvlt.tv
How to drive safely during heavy rain and flash flooding
(WKYT) - Showers and storms over the next few days are going to be heavy rain makers and may catch you while you are on the road. It’s important to know what to do if you get put in that situation. One thing that needs to be done is to make sure you are visible to other drivers.
WBBJ
Tractor turnover leads to lane closures in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — A midday tractor turnover caused some lanes on Highway 45 Bypass and North Parkway to be closed and traffic to be rerouted. A tractor looked to be mowing the grass along the bypass when it tipped over on its side. Emergency crews were on the scene...
WBBJ
Traffic halted in Milan due to ‘small train derailment’
UPDATE (5:32 pm): According to the Milan Police Department, CSX has the train derailment cleared at this time. All main roads are passable, however, Williamson will remain closed due to damage. ORIGINAL STORY (11:43 am):. MILAN, Tenn. — Traffic is halted in Milan due to a small train derailment.
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AAA To offer drunk drivers rides on Independence Day with Tow to Go Program
"I think that we should be, as a people, concerned about the safety of our roads," said Bruce Rogers. The 4th of July can be a fun evening of celebration, but the roads can become dangerous due to drunk drivers. "Generally, I'm not out in the evening times and, with...
WBBJ
Tennessee Highway Safety Office promotes ‘Safe on Seventy’ campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. — This holiday weekend, motorists will see an increase in traffic enforcement along US Highway 70. Tennessee Highway Patrol will be out enforcing the “Safe on Seventy” campaign from July 3-6. The campaign is aimed at reducing fatalities and accidents. Motorists are urged to wear...
WBBJ
Report reveals riskiest & safest driving cities in U.S.
JACKSON, Tenn. — As summer travel surges, a new report reveals America’s safest and riskiest cities to drive through. As we head into the 4th of July weekend, Allstate‘s 2025 America’s Best Drivers Report uncovers surprising shifts in driver safety across the country. They found that...