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Tennessee gas prices drop 7 cents ahead of July 4 travel surge
Elizabethton Star - Tennessee
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June 30, 2025
Published 2:51 pm Monday, June 30, 2025 NASHVILLE — Tennessee drivers saw gas prices fall an average of 7 cents over the past week, bringing the state average to $2.78 per gallon, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group. Although the current...
Trump administration plan could allow reconstruction in 85,000 acres of Tennessee National Forest land
WBIR - Tennessee
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July 1, 2025
Around 85,000 acres across the state, including pockets of the Cherokee National Forest, are currently protected under the 2001 Roadless Rule. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Around 85,000 acres of national forest land in Tennessee could be open to road...
Indicted Memphis gynecologist, Sanjeev Kumar, files motion to dismiss sexual coercion charges after receiving 13 new charges
WATN - Tennessee
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Court documents filed by Kumar's lawyers on June 27, 2025, cited failure to state an offense. A new indictment shows that Dr. Kumar now faces 36 federal charges. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Attorneys for an indicted Memphis gynecologist have filed a motion...
Fluffy new arrival is waddling around at the Tennessee Aquarium
WDEF - Tennessee
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July 1, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Just in time for the holiday weekend, the Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating an adorable addition to its Penguins’ Rock colony: a tiny Gentoo Penguin chick named Sherbert — at least for now. Sherbert hatched on May 29 to...
Big Machine Music City Grand Prix races into Nashville Superspeedway in August
WNBJ 39 - Tennessee
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Here’s a road trip idea from 39 News. Race weekend is roaring back to Middle Tennessee as the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix takes over the Nashville Superspeedway on August 30 and 31. Organizers expect more than 100,000 racing fans to attend...
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Chely Wright Looks Back on Coming Out 15 Years Ago & How Nashville Has (and Hasn't) Changed for Queer Artists (Exclusive)
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW Chely Wright became the first openly gay country artist when she came out in 2010 She paved the way for more LGBTQ+ stars — including Ty Herndon, TJ Osborne and Maren Morris — to come out "I think we're all reckoning with how much...
Découvrez ce village creusois classé parmi les plus beaux de France avant l’afflux touristique
HSU Oracle - Arkansas
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June 30, 2025
Je viens de découvrir un véritable joyau caché en plein cœur de la France! Chambon-sur-Voueize, ce charmant village creusois, a récemment rejoint le prestigieux cercle des « Plus Beaux Villages de France ». Quelle excellente nouvelle pour ce petit...
A star-spangled chick: Tennessee Aquarium's new penguin arrives for 4th of July
WTVC - Tennessee
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Just in time for Independence Day, the Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating the arrival of a new, fluffy face in its penguin colony. A Gentoo Penguin chick hatched May 29 to first-time parents Bigfoot and Carla. It’s the third...
Rare spotless giraffe born at Brights Zoo is attracting out-of-state tourism
WTVC - Tennessee
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LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WCYB) — The rare spotless giraffe born at Brights Zoo in late July has been officially named! The reveal was made on the "Today" show Tuesday morning. After a nationwide poll consisting of nearly 40,000 votes, the name Kipekee...
15 famous dogs throughout history: War veterans, Hollywood stars, space travellers and social media personalities
AOL
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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images“Man’s best friend” has been a faithful companion to humans throughout history but some of the most famous dogs have really...
Tennessee Aquarium Welcomes Newest Penguin Chick Just In Time For The 4th
The Chattanoogan - Tennessee
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June 30, 2025
Tennessee Aquarium staff give a recently hatched Gentoo Penguin chick a veterinary checkup Tennessee Aquarium staff give a recently hatched Gentoo Penguin chick a veterinary checkup The Tennessee Aquarium's recently hatched Gentoo Penguin chick is...
Judge in Tennessee Rules That Kilmar Abrego Garcia Is Going Nowhere - for Now
Red State
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June 30, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. If not for the serious nature of the crimes of which he stands accused, one might almost be tempted to feel a bit sorry for Kilmar...
Bob Dylan Debuts Bo Diddley’s “I Can Tell” in Memphis
Relix Media
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June 30, 2025
Bob Dylan, photo by Alberto Cabello from Vitoria Gasteiz On Friday, June 27, Willie Nelson’s traveling Outlaw Music Festival rolled into Memphis, Tenn., for a staging at Radians Amphitheater. Following sets from Tami Neilson, Trampled by Turtles...
How many H-1B petitions were made by Tennessee employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024?
Volunteer State News - Tennessee
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June 30, 2025
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...
HomeToGo reveals America’s top trending destinations for Independence Day travel
Travel Daily News
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June 30, 2025
HomeToGo’s Fourth of July report shows rising demand for rural, waterside getaways, longer stays, and off-the-beaten-path U.S. destinations in 2025. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation...
Growing tourism highlights southern Illinois as 'hidden gem' travel destination
The Pantagraph - Illinois
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WOLF LAKE. Ill. — Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela Sweeney could thank the perfect words she typed into ChatGPT for bringing her to the unexpected spot. “I literally looked...
How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry in Shelby Reporter publication area during 2024?
Shelby Reporter - Tennessee
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June 30, 2025
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry across South Knoxville News publication area
South Knoxville News - Tennessee
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June 30, 2025
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...
July 4th Travelers In Tennessee Won’t Be Delayed By Highway Construction
Chattanooga Pulse - Tennessee
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June 30, 2025
Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday as TDOT will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 3, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, to...
More than 1 million Tennesseans plan to travel for Independence Day
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Tennessee
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A record 1.6 million Tennesseans are expected to travel for Independence Day, a significant increase from last year and pre-pandemic levels. Most Tennesseans will travel by car, despite recent gas price increases. AAA offers tips for road travel...