Seven Tennessee Songwriters Week finalists stunned audiences and impressed judges with original songs
Tennessee – Seven Tennessee Songwriters Week finalists stunned audiences and impressed esteemed judges and fellow songwriters with their original songs on stage at showcases across the state, the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development announced today. Songwriter showcases included Lafayette’s Music Room in Memphis, The Bijou…
Tennessee National Guard provides Blackhawk helicopters to support wildfire response in Mountain City
Tennessee – At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, the Tennessee Army National Guard has deployed two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to assist in wildfire response efforts in Mountain City. The helicopters, from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, departed from McGhee Tyson Air National Guard…
Tennessee celebrates Literacy Month throughout March, highlighting student reading gains and continued progress in early literacy education
Tennessee – Throughout March, the Tennessee Department of Education is celebrating Tennessee Literacy Month, a time to highlight the state’s ongoing efforts to improve literacy skills. Governor Bill Lee proclaimed March as Literacy Month, underscoring the state’s dedication to fostering early literacy and empowering students…
TDOT encourages Tennesseans to take part in spring cleanup efforts through the Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation is urging residents to participate in the Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign to help keep Tennessee’s roadways and waterways clean. TDOT’s initiative encourages individuals to take responsibility for preventing litter and preserving the state’s natural beauty. Deputy Governor and…
Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper receives $50,000 check from an organization dedicated to supporting first responders and their families after being shot during traffic stop
Tennessee – According to the THP officials, on July 19, 2024, Trooper Adam Cothron of the Tennessee Highway Patrol was critically injured while making a traffic stop along I-40 in Putnam County. During the stop, Trooper Cothron was shot, leading to life-threatening injuries. Last week,…
Gov. Bill Lee announces judicial appointments to Tennessee appellate courts
Tennessee – Gov. Bill Lee announced the appointments of Steven W. Sword and Valerie L. Smith to Tennessee appellate courts. “I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value the significant experience they will bring to their respective roles,” said…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and TDEC announce $1 million loan for Watts Bar Utility District to improve water infrastructure
Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers announced a $1 million loan for the Watts Bar Utility District to enhance water infrastructure. The loan is one of four approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority,…
Tennessee Department of Education and TERA launch 2025 Tennessee Educator Survey to gather insights from educators, administrators, and certified school staff
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt University launched the 2025 Tennessee Educator Survey. All educators, administrators, and certified school staff in Tennessee are invited to participate and share their perspectives on education issues impacting their classrooms…
The Tennessee State Museum’s Corridor Gallery now hosts the temporary exhibit Welcome Lafayette, Friend of Liberty on the second level
Tennessee – The Tennessee State Museum’s Corridor Gallery on the second level now hosts the temporary exhibit “Welcome Lafayette, Friend of Liberty”. This exhibit, open through June 15, 2025, showcases artifacts related to the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824-1825 farewell tour of the United States, with…
Lane closure on Signal Mountain Boulevard for geotechnical drilling scheduled through Feb. 27
Tennessee – Drivers traveling on SR 8 (Signal Mountain Boulevard) in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will impact traffic. From February 25 through February 27, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. local time, Tennessee Department of Transportation maintenance…