September 1, 2026
TN State News
TDOT announces no lane closures for Labor Day weekend
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane-closure activities…
Dolly Parton passes away at 80
Music icon, actress, philanthropist and the Smoky Mountain Songbird Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced Tuesday afternoon on her social media accounts…
AEDC at 75: Air Force turns over compressor facility
BRAD HICKS AEDC Contributor The reins of the largest single Arnold Engineering Development Center unit completed up to that point were handed to the Center’s… Login to continue reading Login…
RN to BSN online in one year
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Nursing has opened an RN to BSN program for registered nurses (RN) to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completely online in just 12 months.
Black bear population on the move
You think you may have seen a bear? You may just be right as the TWRA is reporting that black bears are expanding their reach beyond their traditional borders which means migrations may go beyond the Cumberland Plateau and Smoky Mountain Range into more western parts of the Volunteer State.
Knoxville man indicted for threat against President Trump
Used TikTok to make his murderous threats
Coffee County spends quarter million on OnlyFans
Coff ee County subscribers did their part in making OnlyFans a multi-billion business as they spent $250,000 last year to enjoy the risqué site.
AEDC at 75: The first engine test that confirmed AEDC’s mission
DIAMOND BROWN AEDC Contributor When a General Electric J-47 turbojet engine thundered to life inside Arnold Engineering Development Center’s Engine Test Facility on May 3,… Login to continue reading Login…
Wildlife photography contest open
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s 12th annual Wildlife and Nature Photo Contest is open for submissions Aug. 1-31, 2026.
AUGUST 6 ELECTION RESULTS
The following are the unofficial results of the Aug. 6 State Primary, State and Coffee County General, and the Manchester and Tullahoma Municipal elections. The voter turnout for the August…