East Tennessee News

Weekly East Tennessee Road Construction Update

Lane closures and delays expected across East Tennessee due to ongoing construction projects.

Tennessee Honors Fallen and Injured First Responders

First responders honored at the "Three Stars of Tennessee Award" ceremony.
Chattanooga Man Sentenced for Defrauding Elderly Widow
Karl Hampton of Chattanooga was sentenced for defrauding an elderly widow with dementia of $1.2 million.
Tennessee Guardsmen Rescue Hiker in Smoky Mountains
Tennessee Army National Guard rescues injured hiker in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Governor Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointments
Governor Bill Lee appoints three new judges in Tennessee.
Hamilton County Tourism Generates $1.7 Billion in 2023
Hamilton County sees $1.7 billion in travel spending in 2023, marking a 6.36% increase.
TEMA and TDHS to Distribute Emergency Go-Kits for Tennesseans with Disabilities
TEMA and TDHS will distribute 300 Emergency Go-Kits to Tennesseans with disabilities during National Preparedness Month.
Key Highlights of the 2024 Chattanooga Tourism Summit
Discover the main attractions of the upcoming Chattanooga Tourism Summit.
City to Host First-Ever National Night Out Kick-Off
City leaders plan a city-wide kick-off for National Night Out on October 1, 2024.
Federal Grant to Enhance Safety on Chapman Highway
A $22.25 million project aims to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists on Chapman Highway.