Tennessee News

Salvation Army expands cold-weather response in Kentucky and Tennessee

Louisville, KY – Although the recent winter storm has moved out of the region, dangerously cold temperatures remain entrenched across Kentucky and Tennessee, with forecasts calling for well-below-freezing conditions to persist for at least the next week. Tennessee and Southern Kentucky…

TN Attorney General issues guidance and tips on storm recovery

Nashville, TN - Severe winter storms have recently impacted communities across Tennessee, leaving many residents facing urgent recovery challenges. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office urges all consumers to stay vigilant and informed as you navigate insurance claims, home repairs, vehicle purchases,…

Tennessee average gas prices increase 5.2 cents since last week

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have risen 5.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.52/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 12.7 cents per gallon higher than…

Winter mix aftermath

JACKSON Tenn. -- We take a look at how locals are handling the wintery mix this weekend. It's been an icy weekend for many across the region and it isn't going away just…

Power outages and ice damage impacting communication

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) said communication and cellular towers are being impacted in some parts of the state due to power outages and ice damage. According to a post on Facebook, TEMA said the disruptions…

THP responds to 758 calls for assistance, 1 fatal crash

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol has provided extensive assistance to motorists across the state since the start of the winter storm, as ice, downed trees, and hazardous road conditions continue to impact travel. Since 3 a.m. Central Time…

Utility company gives tips to protect your gas meter set

WEST TENNESSEE - The West Tennessee Public Utility District is reminding customers to take precautions and care of their gas meter set during this winter weather. The District said customers need to remember that all three stages of water (solid,…

TDOT Asking Motorists Not to Drive in Dangerous, Icy Conditions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) continues to strongly urge motorists to stay  home. TDOT crews are on their fourth day of clearing roads and are now removing downed trees. Due to the prolonged weather event, with…

Trump administration grants Tennessee’s Emergency Declaration

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee announced that President Donald J. Trump has granted an Emergency Declaration to support Tennessee’s ongoing response to the winter weather event that is impacting all 95 counties across the state. The request was submitted…