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July 1, 2024 - Increased Penalty for Illegally Blocking Tennessee Roads Could Result in 2 Years in Jail and a $5,000 Fine
Beginning July 1, 2024 a new bill goes into effect aimed at preventing roadways from being illegally blocked in Tennessee. Lawmakers reportedly hope this law will reduce street racing and blocking of ...
Jun 30, 2024
Effective July 1, 2024 Drag Racing in Tennessee Increased to Class E Felony
A new law goes into effect July 1, 2024 in Tennessee that increases the penalty for drag racing from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. This change will give law enforcement the option to char...
Jun 30, 2024
Starting July 1, 2024 Tennessee Inmates No Longer Get Time Off For Good Behavior
Effective July 1, 2024, inmates in Tennessee will no longer get time off their sentences for good behavior. The new Inmate Sentencing law ensures that an inmate's actual sentence could not be reduced ...
Jun 30, 2024
Beginning July 1, 2024 Bond Violation in TN is a Class A Misdemeanor
Beginning July 1, 2024 violating the conditions of a bond release will be a Class A misdemeanor in Tennessee. This change allows law enforcement to arrest an individual who is suspected of violating t...
Jun 30, 2024
Stiffer Penalties for Repeat Offenders in Tennessee Starting July 1, 2024
Starting July 1st, 2024 repeat offenders face stiffer penalties in Tennessee. A new law creates a Class E felony offense for being a three to five time repeat offender of 37 different misdemeanor offe...
Jun 30, 2024
TN Sales Tax Holiday on Clothing, School Supplies and Computers Begins Friday, July 26 - Sunday, July 28, 2024
Tennessee's traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024. During this time cl...
Jun 30, 2024
Rhea County Sheriff's Department Congratulates Sgt. Wayne Cox on His Retirement
Sheriff Mike Neal, Chief Deputy John Argo, and the entire Rhea County Sheriff's Department are congratulating Sergeant Wayne Cox on his retirement. Sgt. Cox began his law enforcement career with the G...
Jun 30, 2024
Oversized Load to Move Through East Tennessee Between Morgan and Sullivan Counties
Motorists traveling between Morgan County and Sullivan County should be aware of roadway activities which will have an effect on traffic. Beginning on Sunday evening, June 30, an oversized load curren...
Jun 29, 2024
Two Found Dead at Lake Tansi Residence, Both With Gunshot Wounds
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Sheriff Casey Cox PRESS RELEASE June 28, 2024 TWO DEAD IN LAKE TANSI Cumberland County, TN - Cumberland County Sheriff's Office deputies and investigators responded ...
Jun 28, 2024
Bailey-sponsored legislation protecting children and Second Amendment goes into effect July 1, 2024
As Tennessee moves into the new fiscal year on July 1, many Tennessee laws passed by the General Assembly will go into effect. State Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) passed several pieces of legislation...
Jun 28, 2024