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…
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offers $3,000 reward for information on elk poaching in Campbell County
Tennessee – A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for poaching an elk on North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA) in the Caryville area of Campbell County. The location, known to locals as the Red Ash/Wheeler Gap…
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approves 2025-26 fishing regulations and elects new officers
Tennessee – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission voted on the 2025-26 Sport Fish and Commercial Fishing proclamations at its February meeting, which concluded Friday at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ray Bell Building. The Commission approved the Sport Fish proclamation as previewed at the…
Tennessee Attorney General leads bipartisan coalition urging FDA action against counterfeit GLP-1 drugs
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti this week led a bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories urging the Food and Drug Administration to take swift action against counterfeit and unsafe versions of popular weight loss and diabetes medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and…
Tennessee State Parks announces improvements at Henry Horton State Park, including new lodge and enhanced accessibility
Tennessee – Tennessee State Parks officials announced upcoming improvements at Henry Horton State Park, featuring a new 76-room lodge, an enhanced park entrance, accessibility updates, and improved river access points. These upgrades will follow a master plan that emphasizes the Duck River’s significance in visitor experiences….