A House committee said Monday that the head of security operations at the Transportation Security Administration has been replaced. “Kelly Hoggan has been removed from his position as head of security at TSA,” the House Committee on Oversight and Government…
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Investigating Nashville’s Growing Traffic Woes
Nashville is expecting another million people to move here in the next 20 years – and the traffic problems that could cause could be disastrous. FOX 17 traveled to Atlanta and Birmingham to see how those cities are dealing with…
Read MoreTDOT Enters 21st Century In Partnership With Waze Traffic App
The Tennessee Department of Transportation plans to expand its SmartWay traffic monitoring system through a new data-sharing partnership with Waze, a free navigation app powered by a community of drivers all sharing information on road conditions. Designed as a free,…
Read MoreClarksville on the Map As Uber Opens for Business
Uber is now ready to go in Clarksville. The company officially announced Thursday in a news conference at Mayor Kim McMillan’s office that its ride-sharing service is now available in the city. Thursday’s expansion means the company footprint in Middle…
Read MoreLeft Lane Slow-Pokes in TN to Face Fines
The state House has passed a bill to create a $50 fine for driving slow in the fast lane on major highways in Tennessee. The bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Dan Howell of Bradley County would require cars to stay…
Read MoreWinning Electronic Road Sign Ideas for TDOT Contest
Results for the top five creative messages entered in the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Dynamic Message Sign Contest were announced Monday. The top five messages in order of votes are: * “Turn signals, the original instant messaging.” * “Get the…
Read MoreUse This Checklist Before You Travel for the Holidays
I’m Jerry Reynolds, host of the Car Pro Radio show, here with some tips on how to prep for winter road trips. From getting your car ready, to organizing your travel plans, this checklist will help you get squared away…
Read MoreMt Juliet Man Travels to Africa with Solar Oven
Mt. Juliet resident Paul Van Buren will travel to Africa this month, taking with him solar cookers that will allow the women, who are infected with HIV/AIDS, to cook without firewood, adapt to a changing environment and learn to live…
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