Type O negative blood donors needed for emergencies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 3, 2023 – When every second counts, blood products can provide lifesaving care. The American Red Cross asks the public to give […]
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State Litter Study: More than 88 million pieces of litter still exist on the state’s public roads
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTNB) today released data from its 2022 Tennessee Statewide Litter Study. Engineering firm Burns & McDonnell conducted the […]
Fentanyl Awareness Day provides safety tips for public
In 2021, over 100,000 people died nationally from drug overdoses driven by fentanyl – and the fastest-growing group is under the age of 19. In […]
Two arrests made in Morristown fatal shooting
The Morristown Police Department has charged two individuals with the murder of Julio Toledo and the attempted murder of his co-worker which occurred early last […]
Strawberry Festival, other events mark springtime in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 2023) – From moonshine to MoonPies, from Steeplechase to strawberries, spring in Tennessee is all about getting together with friends and family […]
Newport native onboard missile destroyer in Philippines
PHILIPPINE SEA (May 1, 2023) U.S. Navy Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Scottie Hicks, from Newport, Tenn., is participating in a combat systems training team […]
Study Finds Vehicle-Mounted Safety Signs Are Effective at Reducing Roadside Collisions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — AAA-The Auto Club Group continues its “Move Over for Me” campaign, by sharing a new study that examines the risk of being on the roadside and […]
AAA: International trips on the rise
NASHVILLE, Tenn., (April 20, 2023) — International trips are on the rise this year. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% […]
TN State Park fundraiser underway
NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks in partnership with the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy is hosting the annual My TN State Park fundraiser where state park […]
Specialty license plate purchases to aid spay/neuter services
NASHVILLE — Animal shelters in Tennessee are invited to apply for grants to provide low-cost spay and neuter services. The application period is open until May […]