Senate committee moved SB1642 to shift most motor‑vehicle and tire sales tax revenue into Tennessee’s highway fund, sending the measure to the finance committee. The change could free hundreds of millions for road and bridge work.

TDOT is expanding its HELP service to rural interstates this spring, promising more than 870 miles of coverage by summer to speed response and help stranded motorists.

A water main break has disrupted Oliver Springs' water distribution; crews are on scene and officials urge residents to monitor updates.

A small plane made an emergency landing on a Gainesville road Monday, striking several vehicles. Authorities say injuries were minor and the FAA is investigating.

Alcoa leaders agreed to pursue Blue Line Solutions' three‑warnings LIDAR cameras in school zones, with a phased installation and a 30‑day warning period.

Filtration membranes at Jefferson City's treatment plant degraded, leaving parts of the city with low or no water. The city has ordered replacements and asked wholesale customers to cut flows.

Photos show highways and neighborhood streets glazed with ice while crews treat main roads; drivers should expect delays and allow extra time.

A sinkhole on the 500 block of Market Street has closed the downtown block; city and KUB crews are repairing the site and expect the closure through next week.

TDOT announces temporary lane closures on I-40 East near MM 363 in Loudon County for bridge repairs, advising drivers to expect delays and check conditions in advance.

The Westfield Drive bridge over I-26 in Tennessee is undergoing a $1.48 million overhaul, with construction beginning February 2 and expected to end on July 31, 2026.

A sinkhole on Market Street in downtown Knoxville has prompted a road closure, with city and Knoxville Utilities Board crews working on repairs, expected to take at least a week.

I-75 South in Loudon County reopened after a semi-truck fire near Sugarlimb Road; no injuries reported. Traffic flow is returning to normal following emergency response and brief lane closures.

The City of Gatlinburg has announced a brief road closure on the Baskins Creek Bypass due to Anakeesta's lift system work, scheduled for January 28 from 10-10:30 am.