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Getting from Nashville to Atlanta could become less of a headache. Amtrak wants to start a route between the two cities. The stops would be the Nashville International Airport, Murfreesboro, Tullahoma and Chattanooga. Company representatives estimate it would take about 6.5 hours to get from Nashville to Atlanta. Currently, the only train service stations Amtrak …

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The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed at least four flu deaths across the state. Two in Middle Tennessee and two in East Tennessee. However, only influenza deaths involving pediatric patients and pregnant women are reportable in Tennessee. The flu vaccine is still available at most local health departments while supplies last.

A pastor’s quest to return home to Shelbyville from India just got more complicated. In October of 2019, India custom’s officials arrested Bryan Nerren for failing to declare money he brought for a religious conference. Nerren was fined about $4,000. He was denied his latest request to come home on Thursday when the judge said …

Shelbyville Pastor Still Not Allowed to Leave India Read More »

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census collects data from every person living in the country. However, the census does more than count residents –business owners, developers, emergency services and more all use the census data to predict future development needs. Additionally, the census benefits schools, hospitals, public works, roads and more by distributing federal funds …

Manchester Officials Working Hard Preparing for the 2020 U.S. Census Read More »

Each year, Whisky Advocate Buying Guide reviews samples of hundreds of whiskeys. These include rare and extremely limited releases, as well as new and emerging labels. They have released their Top 20 whiskeys for 2019 and number 1 on the list is Tullahoma’s own George Dickel with their 13 year-old Bottled in Bond, Distilled in …

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How would like to hold a world-record? Well, a Tullahoma fireman might be headed to Guinness Book of World Records. Brandon Berridge stands 6′ 11 9/16″ tall and was recently measured to see if he’s the tallest fireman in the world. It is believed that Berridge has the record by a full 5 inches. Last …

Tullahoma might have World’s Tallest Fireman Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory due to mercury on Normandy Reservoir on the Duck River in Bedford and Coffee counties. In a 2006 statewide screening of Tennessee rivers and lakes, Normandy Reservoir was identified as a waterbody where mercury levels in fish were elevated, but …

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