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TDOT’s Road Construction Project for Interstate I-640 is Underway

TDOT’s Road Construction Project for Interstate I-640 is Underway

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has started the road construction project on interstate 640 East and West bound. Motorists need to be aware that I-640 East and West will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes and traffic shifted between Mile Marker 6 (Broadway exit) and I-40. This is the start of rubblization activities…MORE

A Blount County Family Gets a Shock When a Pick-Up Truck Runs into Their Home

A Blount County Family Gets a Shock When a Pick-Up Truck Runs into Their Home

Brittany Trentham was sitting in her bedroom when she heard the sound of tires screeching outside. ”I heard everything but I couldn’t really tell what it was,” said Trentham. Just outside her bedroom window, a white super-duty Ford F-350 blew the stop sign across from her house and plowed through the family’s garage. ”Within one…MORE

Church Hill Rescue Squad Asks Court to Halt Summer Wells Reward Donations

Church Hill Rescue Squad Asks Court to Halt Summer Wells Reward Donations

Church Hill Rescue Squad officials filed a court petition on June 30 asking to halt donations to an ongoing reward fund for tips into the ongoing search for missing Hawkins County six-year-old Summer Wells. The CHRS also asked the Hawkins County Chancery Court to take over the future of the reward fund after issues arose about…MORE

Knoxville Area Transit Approves Proposal to Cut and Change Bus Routes

Knoxville Area Transit Approves Proposal to Cut and Change Bus Routes

The Knoxville Transportation Authority votes to approve proposed changes to Knoxville Area Transit service during a public meeting. Starting August 29, KAT will reduce, cut and change routes due to “continuing and worsening workforce shortages”. “This is a completely unprecedented situation,” says Isaac Thorne, Director of Transit for the City of Knoxville in the release.…MORE

Knoxville Area Transit Approves Proposal to Cut and Change Bus Routes

Knoxville Area Transit Approves Proposal to Cut and Change Bus Routes

The Knoxville Transportation Authority votes to approve proposed changes to Knoxville Area Transit service during a public meeting. Starting August 29, KAT will reduce, cut and change routes due to “continuing and worsening workforce shortages”. “This is a completely unprecedented situation,” says Isaac Thorne, Director of Transit for the City of Knoxville in the release.…MORE