AAA recommends Tennesseans Begin Making Holiday Travel Plans Now
October 31, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennesseans have begun making their travel plans for the holiday season. According to a new AAA Travel survey, over one-third (36%) of residents book their holiday trips by the end of October.
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New AAA Travel Survey shows 36% of Tennesseans locked in plans before November. (AAA)
TWRA announces 2021 Muzzleloader Season for Deer opens November 6th
October 31, 2021
Nashville, TN – The 2021 statewide muzzleloader/archery season for deer opens in Tennessee on Saturday, November 6th, and continues through Friday, November 19th in all of Tennessee’s deer hunting units, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
The opening of muzzleloader season in the state has a permanent opening date of the third Saturday before Thanksgiving.
2021 statewide muzzleloader/archery season for deer opens in Tennessee on Saturday, November 6th
Halloween Safety Tips from AAA
October 30, 2021
Nashville, TN – Decorating for Halloween has become a tradition for many families, and a competition in many communities. Home decorating contests surged in popularity last year as families sought socially distanced ways to celebrate the season, and many neighborhoods are organizing them again in 2021.
On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year according to Safe Kids Worldwide.
Follow these Halloween Tips to enjoy the spooky sights without making the road a scarier place. (AAA)
Tennessee Gas Prices rise another Four Cents
October 28, 2021
Nashville, TN – Gas prices are still going up in Tennessee but at a slower rate than the last couple of weeks. Since last Monday, gas prices across Tennessee have risen 4 cents, on average.
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.16 which is 26 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.25 more than one year ago.
Tennessee Gas prices continue to climb. (AAA)
Tennessee State Veterinarian announces West Nile Virus confirmed in Weakly County
October 27, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s state veterinarian confirms a horse in Weakley County, Tennessee tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The horse was euthanized due to the severity of the case.
WNV is a mosquito-borne virus. Mosquitoes acquire WNV when they feed on infected birds and then spread the virus to people and other animals by biting them.
State Veterinarian Alerts Horse Owners to Case of West Nile Virus in Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Downtown Improvement Grant Recipients
October 21, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today 14 Tennessee Main Street and Tennessee Downtowns communities that are receiving Downtown Improvement Grants.
“I congratulate the 14 communities receiving funding through the Downtown Improvement Grants,” said Governor Lee. “These leaders are focusing strategic investments on revitalizing their downtown districts, which are the heart of so many of our communities. This will encourage additional economic development and tourism opportunities for years to come.”
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
AAA reports Tennessee Gas Price Average Sees Double-Digit Increase for Second Consecutive Week
October 20, 2021
Nashville, TN – For the second week in a row, the Tennessee gas price average saw a double-digit increase week-over-week. Since last Monday, gas prices across Tennessee have risen 10 cents, on average.
The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.12 which is 22 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.18 more than one year ago.
Rising crude oil prices likely to push pump prices higher again this week. (AAA)
13 Haunted Tours to experience this Fall in Tennessee
October 16, 2021
Nashville, TN – The nights grow darker and a spine-tingling chill hangs in the air with ghost stories, strange happenings, superstitions, and dark and mysterious tales of the unexplained. Explore spooky adventures at these haunted tours across Tennessee if you dare.
Clarksville – Take a spooky stroll through the winding paths of Greenwood Cemetery to hear tales full of local history and intrigue. Tours are from 10:00am–12:00pm. Purchase tickets here.
AAA reports Vehicle Safety Systems Struggle to “See” in Bad Weather, Rain
October 15, 2021
Nashville, TN – New research from AAA finds that moderate to heavy rain affects a vehicle safety system’s ability to “see”, which may result in performance issues.
During closed course testing, AAA simulated rainfall and other environmental conditions (bugs and dirt) to measure impact on the performance of ADAS like automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance. View the full report.
AAA finds automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance performance is impeded by rain. (AAA)
BBB warns Online Purchase Scams Up, Shopping is at Risk
October 12, 2021
Nashville, TN – Online purchase scams now account for more than a third of all scam reports filed with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and four out of five consumers who report such scams lose money, making it the #1 riskiest scam type.
BBB is warning consumers ahead of the holiday shopping season to be aware of how scammers deceive consumers, whether they are actively shopping or passively browsing.
The 2021 BBB Online Purchase Scams Report examines more than 55,000 online purchase scam reports submitted to BBB Scam Tracker between 2015 and 2021; as well as new survey research conducted in 2021 to get insights from those who reported online purchase scams in 2020 and 2021.
