TWRA highlights dangers of boating under the influence during Operation Dry Water
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, TWRA is actively participating in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide campaign focused on preventing boating under the influence. This initiative, which runs year-round, ramps up its enforcement and awareness efforts annually around the July 4th holiday. With…
The Tennessee DOHR has unveiled its new mission, vision, and values aimed at enhancing efforts to attract, grow, and retain top talent for the state government
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the following MissionVisionValue statements were crafted to direct the department’s efforts in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent for Tennessee State Government: Mission: Guiding “people solutions” to attract, grow, and keep top talent. Vision: For Tennessee State…
Tennessee hit a record low for statewide unemployment last month, with a seasonally adjusted rate dropping to 3% for the first time
Chattanooga, TN – According to the latest county unemployment data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, all 95 counties in the state reported unemployment rates at or below 4.4% during the same period. Eighty-six counties experienced slight increases in their unemployment rates in…
Motorists be aware of upcoming roadway activities that will affect traffic due to oversized load transport in Morgan and Sullivan Counties
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, motorists traveling between Morgan County and Sullivan County should be aware of upcoming roadway activities that will affect traffic. Starting on Sunday evening, June 30, an oversized load currently on US 27 in Morgan County will be…
Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti applauds federal judge’s decision to block Title IX Language change
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti released a statement celebrating a federal judge’s decision to block the Biden Administration’s attempt to revise Title IX language, describing it as a significant victory for the Constitution and the people of Tennessee….
Tennessee marked a significant milestone as the statewide unemployment rate dropped to a historic low, setting a new record
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, in May, the unemployment rate reportedly decreased by 0.1 percentage points from April to May, reaching an unprecedented 3%. This is the lowest jobless rate recorded since the Federal Government began tracking the…
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced the opening of the 2024-2025 Houses of Worship Security Grant
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this grant aims to fund contract security personnel for eligible 501(c)(3) organizations that serve as houses of worship, including churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques. The 2024-2025 Houses of Worship Security Grant is a competitive grant with a…
The Tennessee Army National Guard successfully rescued hiker experiencing cardiac emergency in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Chattanooga, TN – Shortly after 7 p.m. on June 12, the Tennessee National Guard and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) were alerted to the situation at Double Spring Gap Shelter, near the North Carolina border. Task Force Smokey quickly assembled a flight crew and dispatched a…
Upcoming road construction on I-24 in Coffee County, TDOT officials say
Chtattanooga, TN – According to the TDOT officials, drivers on I-24 in Coffee County should be prepared for upcoming road construction that will impact traffic flow. As part of the bridge replacement project on I-24 at SR 2, Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews will…
Bridge replacement on SR-1 over Obed River underway, detours in place
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, construction activities for the replacement of the bridge on SR-1 over the Obed River are currently ongoing, necessitating a complete closure of the road at the bridge site until project completion. Motorists are advised to plan alternate…