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1 week ago | local3news.com | Dallas Payeton

The implementation date for REAL ID’s is Wednesday, May 7, and lines at the DMV are about a two hour wait in some areas. Across Tennessee and the US, people are rushing to get the REAL ID. However, although May 7 is the implementation date, it is not the deadline to get one. Charmaine McNeilly with the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security said there is no need to panic. "After May 7, you can still get your REAL ID at any point. It is not a deadline.

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Dallas Payeton

Parents who have kids with disabilities are hoping Tennessee legislators will approve funds to help build a park in Grundy County, giving their kids a place to play. In Grundy County, there is an area with lots of open land with dirt and tree limbs. In May of 2026, it is expected to be an inclusive park for kids with disabilities to give them the opportunity to play with kids who don't face the same challenges.

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Dallas Payeton

The 90-day pause on tariffs has caused the stock market to jump after falling eight-trillion dollars’ worth in value. The S&P 500 surged 9.5%; on Wednesday, it made up half of what it lost since Trump's rose garden speech. The tariffs were paused for everyone-- except China. Chris Hopkins with Apogee Wealth Partners said this move is what caused stocks to rise. He said there is now more buying in the market with a decrease in selling.

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Dallas Payeton

In Grundy County, the National Weather Service, FEMA, TEMA, and Grundy County Emergency Management are assessing storm damage from over the weekend. They are working to determine if straight-line winds or a lower-level tornado caused the damage. Many homes and structures were impacted by the storms that ripped through Grundy County on April 6. The entire roof of one home ripped off and landed on the other side of their yard.

2 weeks ago | local3news.com | Dallas Payeton

In Grundy County, the National Weather Service, FEMA, TEMA, and Grundy County Emergency Management are assessing storm damage from over the weekend. They are working to determine if straight-line winds or a lower-level tornado caused the damage. Many homes and structures were impacted by the storms that ripped through Grundy County on April 6. The entire roof of one home ripped off and landed on the other side of their yard.