TWRA Reports Four Boating-Related Fatalities over Labor Day Weekend
September 6, 2017
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports there were four boating-related fatalities over the 2017 Labor Day holiday period from September 1st-4th.
The fatal incidents occurred on Cherokee Lake, Chickamauga Reservoir, and Kentucky Lake. TWRA is continuing investigation of the incidents.
TWRA boating officers made four boating under the influence (BUI) arrests.
There were four boating-related fatalities over the 2017 Labor Day holiday.
Keep safe Labor Day weekend with a few Water Safety Tips
September 3, 2017
Written by Park Ranger Tanner Rich
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District
Nashville, TN – School is back in session, work has picked up, days are getting shorter, and there is just one holiday left before the unofficial end of summer. This Labor Day weekend families will get together to recreate and celebrate all the hard days they have worked.
When swimming or boating on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes, the public is encouraged to have fun, but remember a few water safety tips to keep safe.
Swimming in designated areas is always best. Designated swimming areas on the Corps of Engineers property are well marked by floating orange lines and protected by “Boat Keep Out” buoys.
Boats move about J. Percy Priest Lake in Nashville, Tenn., July 19, 2017. The public is encouraged to make water safety priority over the Labor Day weekend. (Leon Roberts)
National Gas Price Average Hits Highest Pump Price of the Year
September 2, 2017
Tampa Bay, FL – At $2.45, today’s national gas price average is the highest recorded price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline so far this year.
The near-term combinations of numerous refinery and pipeline shut downs, tightened access to supply levels in the Gulf and anticipated high gasoline demand surrounding Labor Day weekend, means motorists may not have seen the full impact of Harvey at the pump.
Hurricane Harvey Induced Refinery and Pipeline Shut Downs Spur Short-Term Spike.
TDOT halts all Lane Closures on Tennessee Highways for Labor Day Weekend
August 31, 2017
Travelers Won’t Be Delayed by Road Construction during Labor Day Holiday
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period.
Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity beginning at noon on Friday, September 1st, 2017 through 5:00am on Tuesday, September 5th. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the busy Labor Day holiday.
TDOT to halt lane Closures Lador Day Weekend. (Tennessee Department of Transportation)
AAA reports Summer Gas Prices Lowest in 12 years
September 9, 2016
Tampa, FL – Americans paid the lowest gas prices for the Labor Day holiday weekend in since 2004. The national average of $2.22 is 24 cents less than Labor Day 2015, and $1.24 less than the holiday two years ago.
“Despite the increased gasoline demand from holiday travelers, gas prices actually declined a couple of cents throughout the holiday weekend thanks to lower oil prices,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gas prices in the Fall should get even cheaper, because demand declines as Americans return to school and work.”
Gas prices declined during Labor Day weekend
AAA says Gas Prices Drop to Close Out Labor Day Weekend
September 7, 2016
Tampa, FL – The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has dropped six consecutive days after rising for 16 straight days to close out August. Today’s national average is $2.20 per gallon. Gas prices started turning lower heading into the Labor Day weekend, which marks the unofficial end to the summer driving season.
Today’s national average is two cents less than a week ago and 18 cents less than a year ago but 8 cents more than one month ago. The year-on-year discount persists but has closed more than 30 cents in just 20 days.
35.5 Million Americans to Travel for Labor Day Holiday; Most Since 2008
August 28, 2015
The final summer holiday to have a 1% increase from 2014
Tampa, FL – AAA Travel projects 35.5 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, the highest volume for the holiday since 2008 and a 1 percent increase from the 35 million over 2014.
This will mark the fourth consecutive year of overall travel growth for the Labor Day holiday period, and the seventh out of the past nine years to see year-over-year increase in volume.
Annual Homeplace Trades Fair Returns Labor Day Weekend
August 23, 2015
Land Between the Lakes, KY/TN – The Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Living History Museum will gather traditional trades and crafts people to share knowledge of vanishing folk art skills at the annual 1850s Homeplace Trades Fair on Labor Day weekend at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.
The trades fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 5th and 6th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission is $5.00 ages 13 and older, $3.00 ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and under.
The Homeplace at Land Between the Lakes. (Kelly Best Bennett)
Land Between the Lakes’ Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory Summer Evening Shows and Star Parties
May 15, 2015
Office of Land Between the Lakes, KY/TN – Summer Evening Planetarium Shows begin May 30th with Firefall at Golden Pond Planetarium followed by a Star Party.
Friends of Land Between The Lakes will present additional 8pm evening planetarium shows and star parties on select Saturdays during June, July, August, and September. Admission is $5.00 ages 13 and up, $3,00 ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and under.
A child learning how to look through a telescope. (LBL Staff)
AAA reports September Gas Prices hit 4 Year Low
September 8, 2014
Tampa, FL – Motorists are seeing the cheapest gas prices to start September since 2010. Compared to this time last year, the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is 14 cents cheaper, 19 cents cheaper in Florida, 14 cents cheaper in Georgia and 16 cents cheaper in Tennessee.
A recent report from the U.S. Labor Department is keeping downward pressure on the price of oil and gasoline. According to the report, US employers added the fewest number of jobs this year in August.
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