Loudon County News-Herald

10/15/2025

Around 11:30 on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 5, Deputy William McCall of the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office was sent to Lynnwood Drive to follow up on a call about a stolen vehicle.

Around 11:30 on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 5, Deputy William McCall of the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office was sent to Lynnwood Drive to follow up on a call about

10/15/2025

KINGSTON, Tenn. — 32nd District State Rep. Monty Fritts (R-Kingston) said he is running for governor not because he wants to but because he feels the leaders in Nashville have ignored both the state constitution and traditional Republican values.

KINGSTON, Tenn. — 32nd District State Rep. Monty Fritts (R-Kingston) said he is running for governor not because he wants to but because he feels the leaders in Nashville have

10/15/2025

With the month of October being domestic assault awareness month, those who may be victims and are in need of a safe haven can turn to Iva’s Place.

10/15/2025

When the HonorAir Knoxville flight landed in Knoxville the evening of September 24th, the program successfully completed thirty seven flights taking over 4,500 East Tennessee veterans to Washington DC to see the memorials built to honor their sacrif…

When the HonorAir Knoxville flight landed in Knoxville the evening of September 24th, the program successfully completed thirty seven flights taking over 4,500 East Tennessee veterans to Washington DC to

10/15/2025

PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. — In 2009, Jeff and Sarah Linginfelter found a missing piece to Loudon County’s Halloween entertainment lineup.

10/15/2025

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — Scattered applause could be heard throughout the Lenoir City courtroom as a unanimous vote of denial further delayed the approval of a site plan regarding the new Loudon County School and its subsequent traffic plans.

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — Scattered applause could be heard throughout the Lenoir City courtroom as a unanimous vote of denial further delayed the approval of a site plan regarding the

10/08/2025

On Monday, Sept. 29, Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Broderick responded to a domestic call on Crock Road in Loudon.

10/08/2025

TELLICO VILLAGE, Tenn. — On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Toqua Golf Course hosted the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Tournament (OCAT).

10/08/2025

When state representative Monty Fritts — a candidate for governor — voted against the approval of Tennessee’s $59.5 billion budget this past fiscal year, his Republican peers told him he’d just given himself a death sentence. No conservative, especi…

When state representative Monty Fritts — a candidate for governor — voted against the approval of Tennessee’s $59.5 billion budget this past fiscal year, his Republican peers told him he’d

10/07/2025

Kingston, TN (Tuesday, October 7, 2025) - District Attorney Russell Johnson presented certain aspects of the TBI investigation regarding the August 30th party at the Harriman Mr. Clean Detail Shop owned by Brian Frost to a special meeting of the Roa…

Kingston, TN (Tuesday, October 7, 2025) - District Attorney Russell Johnson presented certain aspects of the TBI investigation regarding the August 30th party at the Harriman Mr. Clean Detail Shop

10/01/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT
LOUDON COUNTY

KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-40 in Loudon County should be aware of upcoming bridge repair activities that will have an impact on traffic.

Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 3, I-40 will be reduced to one lane in each direction at MM 363 in Loudon County to allow for repairs to the bridge that spans over Paw Paw Plains Road. This bridge repair work is taking place approximately one mile from Exit 364 (Lenoir City/US 321).

These lane closures will be in place 24/7 until no later than 6 a.m. on Monday, October 6. The third and final weekend of bridge repair work, which requires lane closures in this area, will begin on Friday, October 17.

This schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use extreme caution in this area as workers will be present.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and “Know Before You Go!” by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel. The TDOT SmartWay system provides the latest updates for road construction activity. Travelers can also call 511 for travel information.

10/01/2025

On Monday, Sept. 22, Deputy Dalton Harrison of the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office reportedly was sent to Red Top Market in response to a caller saying he had been threatened with a baseball bat.

On Monday, Sept. 22, Deputy Dalton Harrison of the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office reportedly was sent to Red Top Market in response to a caller saying he had been threatened