The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Tullahoma Driver Services Center will temporarily close on Oct. 31 for the installation of new credentialing equipment and self-service kiosks
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the center, which is located at 307 Industrial Blvd, is set to reopen on Friday, Nov. 1. The Knoxville Driver Services Centers and Driver Services locations at Anderson, Campbell, Carter, Knox, Loudon, Scott, and Union County Clerk partner locations will…
Drivers on Interstate 40 in Henderson and Madison Counties should expect lane closures next week as Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews perform resurfacing work
Chattanooga, TN – According to the TDOT officials, the lane closures will be in effect daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, October 28 through November 1, weather permitting. – **Monday, October 28**: East and westbound lanes at mile marker 98.2 in Henderson County…
Gov. Lee provided additional guidance for communities affected by Hurricane Helene on how to access immediate financial relief through the HEAL Program
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the program, which was established swiftly in the aftermath of the disaster, reportedly features a $100 million fund aimed at supporting the health and wellness of Tennesseans. Counties eligible for assistance include Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen,…
91 of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% last month, according to data from TDLWD
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, despite this achievement, most counties experienced a slight rise in unemployment compared to the previous month. Unemployment rates increased in 77 counties from August to September, while rates decreased in five counties and remained steady in 13….
The Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park will host a captivating living history event, the “Tennessee Timeline,” on Saturday, October 26
Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will reportedly feature costumed interpreters bringing to life stories of Tennesseans throughout key historical events, such as the Civil War and Prohibition. This free, family-friendly event…
Road construction on I-75 South in Loudon County to cause lane closures, motorists advised to expect delays
Chattanooga, TN – According to the TDOT officials, motorists traveling on I-75 South in Loudon County should prepare for significant traffic disruptions due to upcoming road construction. Starting Sunday, October 20, at 7 p.m., I-75 South will be reduced to one lane at Mile Marker…
Two new members join Tennessee Sustainable Spirits program to reduce environmental impact, TDEC officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the TDEC officials, Mountain Valley Winery in Pigeon Forge and Tennfold Brewing in Nashville have joined the Tennessee Sustainable Spirits program. This initiative recognizes businesses in the state’s spirits industry that are committed to reducing their environmental impact and operational…
Tennessee’s unemployment rate rises to 3.2% in September, nearly 1% below national average, TDLWD reports
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Tennessee’s unemployment rate saw a slight increase in September, rising to 3.2%, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). This marks a one-tenth of a percentage point increase from the previous month’s…
TDHS announced that qualifying families living or working in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties affected by Hurricane Helene can receive one-time emergency cash assistance
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the program reportedly offers a one-time cash payment of $500 for households of up to two people, $750 for households of three to four people, and $1,000 for households of five or more. Households receiving Supplemental Nutrition…
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is providing free replacement identification and driver licenses to residents affected by the recent East Tennessee floods
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these services are available at the Elizabethton Driver Services Center, the Unicoi Police Department, and at three Multi-Agency Resource Centers coordinated by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). The MARCs, which also offer assistance from the Federal…