Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development announces decline in unemployment rates in 23 counties
Chattanooga, TN – Unemployment rates dropped in 23 Tennessee counties in December 2024, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) announced today. Compared to November, December saw a decrease in unemployment rates in these counties, with 39 counties maintaining the same rate and 33…
Tennessee Department of Human Services announces application period for 2025 Summer Food Service Program
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) application period for organizations interested in becoming sponsors. The application window will be open from February 1 through May 1, 2025. The program ensures children 18 and younger who rely…
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development releases 2025 PTSD Grant Annual Report
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released its 2025 PTSD Grant Annual Report, detailing the implementation of the James (Dustin) Samples Act. The report outlines the grant program designed to assist with workers’ compensation costs for firefighters diagnosed with PTSD….
TWRA announces leftover permits for 2025 WMA spring turkey hunts
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced that leftover permits for the 2025 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) spring turkey hunts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The remaining permits apply to hunts…
Tennessee attorney general announces settlement in NCAA lawsuit over student-athletes’ NIL rights
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that a bipartisan coalition of states, led by Tennessee, has reached a settlement in principle in its lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The lawsuit, filed by the attorneys general of Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, New York,…
Chattanooga police investigator receives Commander’s Award for Excellence
Chattanooga, TN – Chattanooga Police Department Investigator Tim McFarland received the Commander’s Award for Excellence for his role in a case that began in August 2022 and led to a suspect being sentenced to 54 months in prison on multiple firearms and explosives violations. On August…
Members of multiple agencies participate in AHIMT course hosted by Chattanooga Fire Department
Chattanooga, TN – Members from various agencies gathered in Chattanooga this week for an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) course, a critical training event for emergency response and disaster management. AHIMTs are integral in the management and response to emergencies, natural disasters, and public events. The…
Pickett State Forest to reopen northwestern section to motorized vehicles on February 1, 2025
Tennessee – Pickett State Forest in Tennessee will reopen its northwestern section to motorized vehicles on February 1, 2025, following months of road and trail restoration. The reopening comes after the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) implemented temporary restrictions in May 2024…
The City of Chattanooga reminds property owners that 2024 property tax bills are due by February 28, 2025
Chattanooga, TN – The City of Chattanooga is reminding property owners that 2024 property tax bills are due by February 28, 2025. Bills have been mailed and are also available online at [www.chattanooga.gov](http://www.chattanooga.gov). Senior tax relief may be available for residents aged 65 and older. Those…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announces passage of Education Freedom Act, disaster relief, and immigration enforcement measures
Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee marked the conclusion of a special legislative session with the passage of his full agenda, including the Education Freedom Act, a disaster relief package, and measures to strengthen immigration enforcement. Lee highlighted the collaboration with the General Assembly in addressing…