Vigilance Key When It Comes To Sharing Roads With School Buses
Schools back in session mean school buses are back on the roads. Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge said that when it comes to sharing the roads with buses, caution is key. “The best thing to do is just watch,” Etheredge said. “When you see those big yellow school buses slow down and keep a little […]
Fentress Road Work To Help Morgan County Commuters
The Fentress County Highway Department is preparing for a nearly five mile resurfacing project. Road Supervisor Joey Reagan said Gatewood Ford Road will be blacktopped after more than 25 years without improvements. Reagan said this road is important to commuters going back and forth from Morgan County. “A lot of our people in Fentress County […]
Fentress Waits To Allocate $642,000 To Highway Department
Fentress County voted to take no action Monday night on allocating all $642,000 of Governor Lee’s Infrastructure grant to the highway department. The highway department was short $219,000 on gas and motor fuel tax revenue, however commissioners did not want to take action without guidance on how the money could be spent. County Executive Jimmy […]
T-DOT Begins Repairs On Potholes After Ice Storm
T-DOT began work Tuesday to start addressing potholes on interstates and state highways. T-DOT Spokesperson Jennifer Flynn said pot holes get prioritized because of the dangers to vehicles. “Cold temperatures, the snow, the ice, the salt, the plowing, the warmer weather, wet weather,” Flynn said. “All of this combines together to cause potholes to form. […]
UC Residents Advised To Avoid Dangerous Roads
Residents around the Upper Cumberland are being advised to stay home due to Winter weather conditions. Van Buren County is experiencing dangerous driving conditions after a three-car wreck occurred on Baker Mountain Road. EMS Director Tiwanna Bricker said there have been four wrecks this morning. Including accidents on Andrew K. Parker Road and Highway 30. […]
