February’s been full of severe weather … heavy rains, flooding, mud slides, downed trees … Metro will seek FEMA reimbursement.
Metro Moore seeks FEMA reimbursement
Senator Bowling kills state deregulation bill
STATE NEWS — A week ago State Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma) introduced a senate bill that would remove state license requirements for over 25 professions. It was one of two companion bills. […]
Mayor: Sanitation ordinances need teeth
LOCAL NEWS — Garbage being thrown out the back door to collect on the lawn … garbage being thrown out the front door and rolling down the hill … properties that look […]
State fire officials warn about Tik Tok penny challenge
It’s all fun and games until someone burns the house down. The Nashville Fire Department in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Commerce (TDIC) and Insurance want to make sure parents are […]
Flu cases increase; Vaccine still available locally
LOCAL NEWS — If you’re sick … stay home. This is the take away this week from the recent uptick in confirmed flu cases … especially in the student population here in […]
Breaking: Coronavirus not confirmed in Tennessee
STATE NEWS | Cookeville — Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) officials released Thursday that a Tennessee Tech student is currently being tested for Coronvirus in Cookeville. That case has not yet been confirmed.
Council member asks for legal "blank check" to revisit barrel tax issue
In November 2011, the Metro Council decided by a 10-5 vote. Back then, the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce unanimously opposed the proposal. In April 2018, the General Assembly decided by a 78-12 […]
Critical Need: Motlow plans blood drive today
LOCAL NEWS — Blood supplies across Tennessee, and much of the U.S., are at dangerously low levels due to recent severe weather and the holidays. (Click here to read that story). You can […]
Major highway safety campaign conducted today on Highway 231
RUTHERFORD COUNTY — If you plan to travel U.S. Highway 231 today in Rutherford county, be on the look out law enforcement teams of state and local law officers as they implement […]
State issues water warnings for parts of Little Duck and Woods Reservoir
Two additional southern, middle TN water bodies make state’s contaminated list.
