According to new statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tennessee saw a slight decrease in traffic fatalities in 2015 but still ranked 12th in the nation. The state saw a slight dip in 2015, totaling 958 traffic…
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July and August Worst Months for Home Burglaries
According to the FBI, July and August have the highest number of home burglaries. If you’re going on vacation during these summer months, it’s important to keep your home safe while you’re away. You don’t want to tip off potential…
Read MoreTN Ranked 5th Most Dangerous State in the Country
Tennessee natives and transplants from elsewhere might agree that the Volunteer State seems to be one of the safest in the nation. But a new survey says otherwise, ranking Tennessee as the fifth most-dangerous state in America. WalletHub, a personal-finance…
Read MoreBobcats Now Patrolling Belle Meade Neighborhoods
Bobcats are not unusual in Tennessee, but they are seldom seen in Belle Meade. That’s why home surveillance of the predatory cat walking across a backyard this weekend is so unusual. It happened just before dark Saturday evening. The video…
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 MoreHow to Be Safe During a Tornado
Safest Places to Be During a Tornado If a tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar, you need to seek shelter immediately. Of course, the safest place to be when a tornado approaches is in a basement or…
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