# Tennessee
Area Residents Flock to Parks, Lakes, and Festivals This Weekend
Parks near capacity Saturday.John Dabbs/Photographer. The parks are flooded this weekend in Northeast Tennessee as festival-goers and other residents support their local causes and get out to enjoy some much-needed rest, relaxation, and recreation.
TN Supreme Court rules in favor of Gov. Lee's school voucher program to use public funding to attend private schools
Tennessee’s Supreme Court overruled two lower courts and declared the state’s private school voucher law is constitutional. Under, Gov. Bill Lee’s education savings account program, eligible students could choose to take public money for their education and apply it to private school tuition instead.
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67-year-old Tennessee man working multiple jobs "shocked and worried" when his rent goes up an extra $300 a month
Renters in Tennessee are experiencing dramatic rent increases when it comes time to renew their apartment leases. As a result, finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult for many middle-class renters already working multiple jobs to make ends meet.
Southern Christian Coalition Speaks Out Against School Library Book Bans
Group cites polling showing most Tennesseans oppose blanket bans of library books. Following the release of statewide polling on the issue, pastors affiliated with the Southern Christian Coalition spoke out in opposition to statewide bans on school library books. The group noted that the survey results indicate that a majority of Tennesseans also oppose such bans.
Five restaurants in Tennessee have been ranked among the best places to eat in the entire state
Disclaimer: The following information was gathered from TripAdvisor and is for 2022. It is for educational purposes. The state of Tennessee is home to a ton of great places to eat, but the following restaurants have been ranked among the best in the state.
Rocky's Place Ice Cream - Greenback, Tennessee
Offering Blount County the regions first Hershey's Ice Cream Parlor. They offer 48 flavors of your favorite hand dipped Ice Cream with over 100 flavors to choose from. Dozens of toppings along with other options like Nathans All-Beef Hotdogs with an assortment of toppings.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Launches Going Going Gone Knoxville Location
Dicks Sporting Goods opened a new discount/outlet location in Knoxville, Tennessee. The store features discounts up to 70% off on athletic footwear and apparel from numerous brands carried at Dick’s Sporting Goods, which will remain throughout the year.
WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! See Rock City??? Yeah... Everyone Should!
In this episode, Tommy and I wrap up our Chattanooga, Tennessee trip by visiting Rock City and let me tell you... It was AMAZING!!! It's definitely on my top 10 places I've ever visited and a place worth going back to! From the winding rock laden trails, to the spectacular views from Lookout Mountain, to the enchanting Fairytale Caverns beneath Lookout Mountain... we can't say enough or show you enough. This place was truly everything and more!!! After our amazing visit, we give you a review of our hotel, as well as two must-visit places for excellent food. It's no secret that Chattanooga is one of our favorite places for a quick get-away because it has so much to offer, but we encourage everyone to visit Rock City and let yourself become a child as you're immersed in the fairytale dream of Frieda Carter.
Fugitives at Large: Latest Developments in the Manhunt for Casey White and Vicky White
The moment Casey White and Vicky White left jail(Photo: Lauderdale County Jail) Investigation into the suicide of Casey White’s ex to be re-opened. The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has announced that they are re-opening their investigation into the death of Christy Shelton. Shelton’s 2008 death was originally ruled a suicide, but the recent escape of Shelton’s ex-boyfriend, Casey White, has prompted investigators to take a second look at the shotgun death.
The 7th Annual Southern Tequila and Taco Festival Benefiting Remote Area Medical
The 7th Annual Southern Tequila and Taco Festival is a very fun festival to raise funds for Remote Area Medical! Continuing to grow to be the largest annual tequila and taco festival in the country, they have some of the biggest names in tequila showcasing their signature products and the best food in East Tennessee, with hand-crafted tequilas, margaritas, cocktails and beer, great music, and of course, tacos!