July 17, 2026
TN State News
Tennesseans take to roads over holiday
A AA projects more than 1.6 million Tennesseans will travel at least 50 miles from home for the Independence Day holiday travel period, which runs from Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, July 5. Most travelers will take to the road, with more than 1.4 million Tennesseans driving to their destinations. Air travel remains steady, while cruising and other modes of transportation see the strongest growth.
AEDC at 75: AEDC dedicates lake in honor of Col. Woods
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor For more than 70 of Arnold Engineering Development Complex’s 75 years, Woods Reservoir has bore the name of a man who… Login to continue reading Login…
Bowling leads charge against property tax
State Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma) was recently appointed chairman of the Coffee County ‘Yes on 2’ campaign, the official effort supporting Constitutional Amendment 2, which would permanently prohibit a state property tax in Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee will serve as statewide chairman of the campaign. Regional chairmen include Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) for East Tennessee, Senator Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin) for Middle Tennessee and Representative Tandy Darby (R-Greenfield) for West Tennessee.
THP investigation into interstate fireworks fire uncovers multiple hazardous materials violations
What looked like an unexpected fireworks show along Interstate 75 on Saturday could have had far more serious consequences, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol… Login to continue reading Login…
AEDC at 75: Sverdrup leads ARO through early years
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor Maj. Gen. Leif Sverdrup was once quoted as saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, you’re like most people. The wonderful… Login to continue reading Login…
No AI Data Center at Arnold
After months of speculation of an AI data center coming to Arnold Air Force Base, the base has announced that a data center will not… Login to continue reading Login…
AEDC at 75: ARO lands first AEDC contract
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor Air Force officials determined in 1950 that the retention of expertise and test facility familiarity at its new Arnold Engineering Development… Login to continue reading Login…
AEDC at 75: Carroll takes command of AEDC
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor In November 1950, Maj. Gen. Franklin O. Carroll moved the Air Engineering Development Division he commanded from Ohio to Northern Field… Login to continue reading Login…
AEDC at 75: Carroll promotes testing center
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor When the Air Force needed someone to lead the new Arnold Engineering Development Center through its earliest of days, it looked… Login to continue reading Login…