Record-breaking travel is expected as we head into July

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — We're now less than two weeks away from the Independence Day holiday and this year, AAA projects that travelers will set records both nationwide and in Tennessee.

I took a deeper look into the numbers to help you prepare!

AAA forecasts nearly 71 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more this year, up from 67 million last year!

About 1.6 million Tennesseans will travel this year, up about 100,000 people. Most will travel by car the week of July 4th.

I looked at the projected data and if your plans are flexible, the earlier you can leave in the week, the better!

Peak travel days will be Wednesday July 3rd and Sunday July 7th.

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Vandy's band of misfits turns heads with 7-1 start

This is a story I immediately went home and showed my boys - young athletes with big dreams. The Vanderbilt football team's success has stolen the spotlight - what I love about Steve Layman's story is he reveals the individual hardships it took to get there. As Clark Lea says, "we all have scuff marks." This team proves perseverance pays off!

- Carrie Sharp