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Ashland City mayor honors Dolly Parton with heartfelt tribute as fans mourn 'Tennessee legend'

Ashland City mayor honors Dolly Parton with heartfelt tribute as fans mourn 'Tennessee legend'

Hours since the news of 80-year-old Dolly Parton's death has flooded social media and grief-stricken fans, Ashland City Mayor Gerald Greer has found a way to pay tribute to the Tennessee icon.

Roswell City Council Approves Trail Lighting and Arts Improvements Funding

Roswell City Council Approves Trail Lighting and Arts Improvements Funding

The Roswell City Council has approved two contracts totaling nearly $343,000 for new lighting along the Smith Plantation Trail. This project involves replacing failing electrical infrastructure and installing 52 LED lamp posts, while also preserving selected historic fixtures. Additionally, the Council authorized an application for up to $45,000 to support an expansion of the Art Center West ceramics studio. The city also accepted a $48,000 donation from the Roswell Arts Festival, which will be allocated for improvements at Liberty Square Park, East Roswell Dog Park, and the Crabapple Center Performing Arts Studio. The state ceramics grant application is not a guaranteed award at this stage.

Part of Dolly Parton's legacy: How she helped fund a COVID-19 vaccine

Part of Dolly Parton's legacy: How she helped fund a COVID-19 vaccine

A known philanthropist, Dolly Parton's support has been credited with getting COVID-19 vaccines to more people, sooner.

Londonderry Rail Trail Expansion Project Aims for 2028 Connection with Derry Rail Trail

Londonderry Rail Trail Expansion Project Aims for 2028 Connection with Derry Rail Trail

The Londonderry Rail Trail is projected to connect with the Derry Rail Trail by 2028, as reported by Londonderry Trailways members Sandy Lagueux and Bob Rimol during an update to the Town Council on August 17. The project involves engineers from CMA, an NH-based consulting firm, who are currently surveying the land and finalizing the design. The total cost for the extension to Derry is estimated at $640,000. Funding sources include a federal grant of $422,000, $105,000 approved by town residents through property tax funding, and Londonderry Trailways' commitment to raise $113,000. The organization has been actively fundraising, securing several donations from local businesses and residents, including a significant $50,000 grant from the New Balance Foundation.

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Memphis Area Amid High Temperatures

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Memphis Area Amid High Temperatures

The Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast for Friday, affecting Memphis, Tennessee, as well as Crittenden County in Arkansas and DeSoto County in Mississippi. This alert is due to forecasted ozone levels that are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, active adults, and individuals with respiratory conditions such as asthma. Additionally, temperatures in the Memphis area are expected to remain in the mid-90s Fahrenheit (approximately 35°C) over the next several days, accompanied by lower humidity levels. Evening clouds are forecast to clear overnight, with winds from the northeast at 10 to 15 mph. The air quality alert highlights the need for caution among vulnerable populations during outdoor activities. Source time: August 27, 2026 @ 8:18 pm.

Nineteenth Amendment Grants Women's Suffrage, Despite Southern Opposition

Nineteenth Amendment Grants Women's Suffrage, Despite Southern Opposition

The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, granting women the right to vote, was passed by both houses of Congress and sent to the states for ratification despite opposition, particularly from Southern states. The amendment states that the right of citizens to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. For the amendment to be added to the Constitution, three-fourths of the states, or 36 states at the time, needed to ratify it. On August 18, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the amendment after a special session of its state legislature, thereby legally enfranchising approximately half of the U.S. population. While the ratification marked a significant milestone, it did not immediately ensure full enfranchisement for all women, as discriminatory state voting laws continued to prevent many from voting well into the 20th century.

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Dino's becomes Dolly's: Nashville restaurants, bars honor Parton

Dino's becomes Dolly's: Nashville restaurants, bars honor Parton

Nashville restaurants remember the Tennessee icon with special dishes, a temporary name change and support for her Imagination Library.

Aurora City Council Considers Stricter Regulations for Food Trucks Amidst Concerns

Aurora City Council Considers Stricter Regulations for Food Trucks Amidst Concerns

Aurora City Council Considers Stricter Regulations for Food Trucks Amidst Concerns

Tuscaloosa Seeks $2.6 Million in Federal Funding for Downtown Pedestrian Security Bollards

Tuscaloosa Seeks $2.6 Million in Federal Funding for Downtown Pedestrian Security Bollards

The City of Tuscaloosa is pursuing nearly $2.6 million in federal funding to enhance pedestrian safety downtown by installing security bollards. The Tuscaloosa City Council Finance Committee is scheduled to consider authorizing an application for the U.S. Department of Transportation's FY2026 Stopping Threats on Pedestrians Competitive Grant Program. The city is requesting $2,577,649, with no local matching funds required. Preliminary engineering plans, described as not yet for construction, outline the installation of these bollards around Government Plaza and at multiple intersections along University Boulevard, including 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Avenues, and 23rd Avenue at 4th Street. These barriers are intended to protect pedestrians from vehicle threats in crowded areas, though city documents do not specify a particular incident or threat prompting the application.

Urban Story Ventures Announces $350 Million Retail and Residential District in Chattanooga's Bend Development

Urban Story Ventures Announces $350 Million Retail and Residential District in Chattanooga's Bend Development

Urban Story Ventures Announces $350 Million Retail and Residential District in Chattanooga's Bend Development

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Eleven nominated for Tennessean Student of the Week 2026-27 return. Vote here

Eleven nominated for Tennessean Student of the Week 2026-27 return. Vote here

Students with noteworthy summer break accomplishments are this week's category and include FFA and 4-H, music, scouting and more

Sterling Heights Acquires Clinton River Canoe/Kayak Launch for 60-Acre Park Expansion

Sterling Heights Acquires Clinton River Canoe/Kayak Launch for 60-Acre Park Expansion

The Sterling Heights City Council has approved the acquisition of the Clinton River Canoe and Kayak launch property. This purchase is a key component of a larger initiative to transform an existing park into a 60-acre contiguous recreational area along the Clinton River. The plan involves connecting the newly acquired canoe rental site to the nearby Rotary Park, located on Utica near Hayes Road, and integrating the historical ruins of Belvedere Park, which was a private venue in the 1920s. The acquisition includes both the land and the assets of the existing canoe and kayak business. Sterling Heights is investing $600,000 for four parcels of land totaling 60 acres and an additional $485,000 for the company's assets. City officials anticipate construction to commence in spring 2027, with completion expected one year later. The project aims to preserve mature woodlands and wildlife habitats, maintaining a natural corridor along the river. Funding for this development is partially sourced from a Michigan Natu...