23 Nov 2024

Category: Tennessee

Tennessee

TDA announced the recipients of the newest cost share fund, AgTrack, which focuses on value-added and processing projects that benefit other producers or forest landowners

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this competitive grant program awards funds to agricultural, food, and forestry businesses, as well as nonprofits, local governments, and other entities in Tennessee or those whose projects are located within the state.  The following businesses were awarded…

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The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is partnering with numerous education and community organizations statewide to launch a special FAFSA Frenzy campaign in July

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this initiative aims to encourage and support students and families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by August 1, a crucial step towards securing thousands of dollars in college grants and scholarships, including the…

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The East Precinct’s Investigations Unit has launched efforts to identify the individual responsible for vandalizing the rainbow crosswalk at S. 14th and Woodland Streets

Nashville, TN – According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the rainbow crosswalk was reportedly installed just last Saturday to commemorate Pride Month. Police officials also said that surveillance footage captured the driver of a white Ford van pouring black paint over the crosswalk at 12:25…

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Volunteer Tennessee will provide $8 million in AmeriCorps grant funding for the 2024-25 period, these grants will empower more than 830 AmeriCorps members across Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these grants will empower more than 830 AmeriCorps members in Tennessee. Each program recruits members dedicated to tackling critical challenges within the state, including providing tutoring and mentoring for students, delivering health services, restoring the environment, increasing…

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TDA’s Pick Tennessee Products program has partnered with Homegrown By Heroes to better promote agricultural products produced by Tennessee farmer veterans

Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Homegrown By Heroes is the official U.S. military veteran branding program, certifying ranchers, farmers, and fishermen from all military branches to sell their products as veteran-owned and produced. Administered by the National Farmer Veteran Coalition, this initiative helps veteran…