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Northeast Tennessee flooding leaves 11 dead, more than 20 missing

Eleven people are confirmed dead and more than 20 are missing following flooding caused by the landfall of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee.

Of the 11 deaths, four deaths were confirmed in Unicoi

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Maryville's Doug Strickland receives Murphy Snoderly award

Doug Strickland, heavy equipment operator with the City of Maryville’s Engineering and Public Works Department, began answering to the nickname of “Rubber Duck” shortly after he was hired 41 years ago

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EPA announces new federal drinking water standards surrounding "forever chemicals"

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced new federal regulations regarding drinking water standards surrounding “forever chemicals.”

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Chattanooga Builder's Blueprint program aims to create contractor pipeline

A new program in Chattanooga hopes to aid groups that have traditionally faced barriers to careers in general contracting with the ultimate goal of expanding the local base of contractors and spurring

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GPS-powered darts helping Belle Meade recover stolen, suspect vehicles without need for pursuit

A new technology is helping the Belle Meade Police Department recover stolen vehicles without engaging in high-speed pursuits. Belle Meade Police Chief Chuck Williams said the department recently

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Cities can protect pollinator populations with help from Bee City USA

A nationwide initiative is providing Tennessee municipalities with the tools and resources they need to protect pollinators in their own communities.  Bee City USA, an initiative of the Xerces Society

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TDEC announces new information on ARP funding opportunities

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced new information regarding the State Water Infrastructure Grants (SWIG) program, which is administering American Rescue

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State revenues predicted to grow at a slower pace over the next two years

The State Funding Board set a growth rate for general fund revenue collections to fall between a negative 0.5% to 0% for the remaining FY2023. For the FY2024-25 budget, the board adopted a modest

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Radar survey shines new light on historic Gallatin City Cemetery

A walk through Gallatin’s historic city cemetery is a walk through the city’s history. Ken Thomson, president of the Sumner County Historical Society, said the first plot of land on which the cemetery

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Sportswriter Sally Jenkins details life lessons learned from top athletes

From the gridiron to the balance beam to the tennis court, the way superstar athletes prepare for peak performance can be adapted by others to achieve success.

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UT-MTAS holds 75th Anniversary event in Nashville

Members of the University of Tennessee's Municipal Technical Advisory Service (UT-MTAS) held a celebration in Nashville as part of statewide celebrations of the organization's 75th anniversary.

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Global investment helps Tennessee cities grow local economies

As the pandemic highlighted the importance of global supply chains and investments, foreign direct investment (FDI) continues to help make Tennessee’s economy stronger than ever. The top countries for