Author Archives: Ronni Chase

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development says the state saw a record $32.5 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a cornerstone of Tennessee's to...

The Cumberland County Commission passed the 2026-2027 budget on Monday during a special called meeting, holding the property tax rate at just over $1.13 per $100 of assessed value. The budget includes...

The Monterey Police Department has announced that Chief John Mackie and Lt Andrew Neff have completed the FBI LEEDA Trilogy. According to the Department, the Trilogy Series comprises the Supervisor Le...

Motorists are reminded that the first day of school in Cumberland County is Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Wednesday is Registration Day and Students will be dismissed at 10 a.m. Obey speed limits in all ...

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer...

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the...

Cumberland County Election Administrator Jill Davis reports 6,530 voted early and absentee in the State Primary and County General Election. There are 49,113 registered voters in Cumberland County. Th...

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2026 dove hunting season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1. L...

Tryouts for the Stone Memorial Middle School Tennis Team will be held on Thursday, August 6 from 3:30-5 at the SMHS Tennis Courts. Any Cumberland County student in grades 6-8 is eligible to try out an...

The 16th Annual United Fund Golf Tournament is Saturday, August 15th at Dorchester Golf Course in Fairfield Glade. Gather your team for just $340 per foursome. All funds raised stay in Cumberland Coun...