The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has announced an extension of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid deadline for the Tennessee Promise scholarship program
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the new deadline, set for Friday, May 31, aims to provide high school seniors and their families with additional time to complete their FAFSA applications and maintain eligibility for the state’s tuition-free higher education program. The Tennessee…
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is actively participating in the 2024 National Safe Boating Week, which runs from May 18th to May 24th
Chattanooga, TN – State officials released a statement, saying that this initiative serves as a timely reminder for all boaters to refresh their boating safety knowledge and prepare for the upcoming boating season. National Safe Boating Week marks the beginning of the annual Safe Boating…
The Tennessee Military Department, in collaboration with several state and local agencies, is embarking on an emergency response exercise spanning from May 15 to May 19, entitled “Tennessee Maneuvers 2024
Chattanooga, TN – State officials released a statement, saying that this exercise will unfold across various counties, including Bradley, Coffee, Davidson, Gibson, Hamilton, Hawkins, Knox, Loudon, Madison, Maury, McMinn, Rhea, Rutherford, Sullivan, and Wilson. Multiple police and fire departments are slated to partake in the…
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office has disclosed the findings of its yearly roadside observational survey aimed at determining the state’s average seat belt usage rate
Chattanooga, TN – According to the survey, Tennessee boasts a statewide seat belt usage rate of 92 percent for 2023. This marks a notable increase of approximately 1.5 percent from the 2022 survey result of 90.5 percent, making it the highest annual seat belt usage…
Approximately 20 Soldiers hailing from Athens’ 117th Military Police Battalion and Murfreesboro’s 269th Military Police Company have united with over 140 military personnel from five allied nations for the commencement of Beyond Horizon 2024
Chattanooga, TN – Per reports, this multinational training endeavor is hosted at Bulgaria’s Novo Selo Training Site and is scheduled from May 14 to May 22. The opening ceremony marked the initiation of a rigorous nine-day exercise where Tennessee Guardsmen will collaborate and train alongside…
Forest landowners in Tennessee are being encouraged by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry to apply for assistance, both technical and financial, aimed at either establishing new forests or enhancing existing ones
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this invitation extends to members of the forest industry, including loggers, who can also seek support to bolster water quality protection measures and expand their harvesting capabilities. Heather Slayton, the State Forester, emphasized the significance of these…
Visitors to Franklin State Forest in Franklin and Marion Counties will only be allowed to enjoy the forest on foot beginning March 11
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, TDF’s Division of Forestry is reportedly instituting temporary restrictions for 120 days to assess the damage caused by off-road vehicles driven in restricted areas. This practice has jeopardized the protection of the forest and the safety and welfare of…
Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions announced the 2022 bank holiday schedule
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this will serve as confirmation that Tennessee state-chartered banks may be closed on the following dates, in addition to federally designated holidays, provided that adequate notice is given to customers prior to the closing: Friday, November 25, 2022…
Gov. Lee and Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher are announcing 15 businesses will benefit from the latest round of Agricultural Enterprise Fund awards
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Agricultural Enterprise Fund is a program that incentivizes new or expanding agricultural, food, and forestry businesses in Tennessee and supports Governor Lee’s priorities of job creation and economic growth in rural areas. Awards are made to those who…
Gov. Lee and the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security invited Tennesseans to get ready for the new school year by downloading the SafeTN app
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the SafeTN app gives every Tennessean a direct line for confidentially reporting suspicious or concerning activity within schools. Concerns and tips are vetted by law enforcement 24/7 to address circumstances like: · Violence or assault · Threats of…