Author Archives: Ronni Chase
Tennessee Cracks Down on Gun Modifications and Threats of Violence
In response to rising concerns over gun violence, a new Tennessee law now bans the possession of Glock switches, devices that convert handguns into fully automatic weapons. The offense is now a Class ...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
New Laws Combat AI-Generated Child Exploitation and Deepfake Abuse
Beginning July 1, Tennessee is strengthening its digital safety laws by making it a criminal offense to produce or possess AI-generated child pornography. The "Preventing Deepfake Images Act" also all...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
Immigration Enforcement Laws Tighten and New Traffic Laws Take Effect
As the new fiscal year begins, the state of Tennessee is set to create a Centralized Immigration Enforcement Division under the Department of Safety to enhance coordination with federal immigration la...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
Flash Flooding Strands 56 People at Pocket Wilderness Hiking Area Sunday
At least 56 people and two dogs were stranded by flash flooding Sunday evening at Pocket Wilderness in Soddy-Daisy. The Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department was called to the hiking area around 6pm and w...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
Crash Shuts Down I-40 East Near I-75 Split Monday, at Least Two Dead
At least two people were killed Monday morning in what the Loudon County Sheriff's Office said was a multi-vehicle crash that closed both sides of I-40 near the I-75 split in Loudon County. The accide...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
Paving Begins on Northside Drive in Crossville
The City of Crossville saya paving has begunon Northside Drive, and will last until approximately Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Please use extreme caution when traveling in this area or seek an alternate r...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
2025 Operation Dry Water Set for July 4th Holiday Period
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign, that takes place July 4-6. Boater...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
Man Arrested After Forklift Rampage
Crossville police arrested a man after he allegedly caused extensive damage at the Marine and RV dealership in the former location of Vanity Fair. Brent Lee Hodge, age 34, faces vandalism and aggravat...
Ronni Chase Jun 30, 2025
Fentress County Deputy Gary Beaty Receives Officer of the Year Award
Deputy Gary Beaty has received the Officer of the Year Award, presented by 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler and the Fentress County Republican Party. The Sheriff's Office said, "Deputy Beaty...
Ronni Chase Jun 29, 2025
Heavy Rain Floods 127 N from Interstate to Tabor Loop in Crossville/Cumberland County
UPDATE: 6/29/2025 at 7:25pm - The water has receded in this area. TDOT Smartway still showing that caution should be used just past Lawson Road in the area of AutoCraft Body shop to almost Tabor Loop....
Ronni Chase Jun 29, 2025