Travel

TDOT Halts Highway Construction for the Holiday Travel Period

All Stories, Government, Lifestyles, Local, News, Road work, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 6:00 a.m. …

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Sobriety Checkpoints set for Dec. 31 through Early Morning Jan. 1

All Stories, Franklin, Government, Local, News, Police, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will conduct multi-agency Sobriety Checkpoints from Sunday, December 31, 2023, into the early morning of Monday, January 1, 2024. The Checkpoint or Checkpoints will be conducted between 6 PM and 3 AM. Locations can be Hwy 41-A and the Hwy 156 intersection, Hwy 127 (AEDC Rd.) at Monroe Floyd Rd., …

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Pothole Repairs begin on I-24 in Coffee County Wednesday Night

All Stories, Coffee, Government, Local, News, Road work, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Motorists traveling on I-24 in Coffee County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, from 7:00 pm through 2:00 am CST, Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will be performing pothole repairs on I-24 West at Exit 97 that will require a …

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Important Traffic Information for Saturday’s Decherd Christmas Parade

All Stories, Entertainment, Franklin, Government, Local, News, Police, Special Event, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

The Decherd Christmas parade will take place on Saturday at 6:00 PM. The Decherd Police Department advises everyone that the parade route will start on Decherd Blvd. and Cumberland St. at the Franklin County Farmers Co-op. The parade will go down the Blvd. to Walgreens and turn left onto West Main Street. Then it will …

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TDOT Halts Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Period

All Stories, Government, Lifestyles, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction-related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 22, through 6:30 a.m. on Monday, November 27. …

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Great Smoky Mountain National Park Closes Due to High Winds

All Stories, Government, Lifestyles, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Officials with the National Park Service decided to close The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Monday in advance of severe weather, dangerously high winds, and a red flag warning on Monday. Officials announced that Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds and most park roads to protect visitors, employees, and …

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Nine Tullahoma Students Named All-Americans, Invited to Perform at Disney World on Thanksgiving

All Stories, Coffee, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyles, Local, News, Special Event, Sports, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

Tullahoma had nine middle-school cheerleaders selected as All-Americans, with several accepting invitations to participate in a Thanksgiving performance at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. East Middle School had six students named All-Americans and invited to participate in the Disney holiday festivities. Those students are Sophia Moore, Addy Crader, Harper Hill, Brianna Witham, Alayah Pack, and …

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Tennessee Ranked Number 4 for Pothole Problems

Accidents, All Stories, Government, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

The state of Tennessee has significant problems with interstate potholes. USA Today examined data from AAA, which showed that 44 million drivers paid for vehicle repairs from pothole damage last year. According to the report, which also used Google Trends data from 2020-2023, Tennessee ranks 4th in the nation for pothole problems. Washington State ranks …

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TWRA Warns of Deer Running Across Tennessee Roadways

All Stories, Education, Government, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

It’s mating season now for deer, meaning you may see more running across Tennessee roads. With an increase of deer on the road comes an increase in wildlife-vehicle collisions. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, 4,175 deer-related crashes have occurred in Tennessee this year. Please use caution. If you do hit a deer, the TWRA encourages …

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Thanksgiving Travel Expected to be Up Over Last Year

All Stories, Lifestyles, Local, News, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

An estimated 55.4 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more over Thanksgiving, with 49.1 million driving, 4.7 million flying, and 1.55 million traveling by bus, train, or cruise ship. The total number of travelers is up 2.3% from last year, and the number of drivers is up by 1.1%, though both remain …

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