Category: Tennessee

Tennessee – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote on the 2025-26 Sport Fish and Commercial Fishing proclamations at its February 20-21 meeting at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ray Bell Building. Committee meetings will begin at 1 p.m. on February 20, with full…

Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) welcomed Magotteaux Inc. of Pulaski as the newest member of the Tennessee Green Star Partnership, an environmental leadership program recognizing manufacturers committed to sustainability. Magotteaux, a dual-operation foundry producing products for the cement, mining, and…

Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Human Services has announced the first round of grant recipients for its inaugural Fatherhood Grant Program, an initiative investing approximately $5 million to support organizations serving fathers across East, West, and Middle Tennessee. After receiving more than 120 applications, TDHS…

Tennessee – Gov. Bill Lee has signed the Education Freedom Act into law, establishing Tennessee’s first universal school choice program. The landmark legislation expands education options for families across the state. Lee was joined by members of the Tennessee General Assembly, educators, and families to…

Tennessee – Tennessee requires at least $77.7 billion in public infrastructure improvements between July 2023 and June 2028, reflecting a $9.5 billion (14%) increase from the previous year, according to a new report by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR). Transportation and utilities…

Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address, presenting a $59.5 billion budget proposal focused on economic opportunity, education, public safety, and infrastructure. Key highlights include: – **Economic Development:** $35.6 million for the Rainy Day Fund, $25 million for FastTrack…

Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee released excerpts ahead of his seventh State of the State address, set to be delivered tonight at 6 p.m. CST in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol. Tennesseans are invited to view a preview video that highlights…

Tennessee – With the REAL ID Act of 2005 set to take effect in three months, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is adding 1,432 additional REAL ID-specific appointment slots per day at Driver Services Centers statewide. The federal law requires individuals 18 or…

Tennessee – The Tennessee Public Utility Commission denied nearly all of a $13.9 million annual rate increase requested by Tennessee-American Water Company, according to an announcement from the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office this week. The decision marked a victory for the Attorney General’s Consumer Advocate Division,…

Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will temporarily close Herb Parsons Lake starting February 10 for construction as part of the ongoing Bill Dance Signature Lake project. The closure is expected to last approximately three to five days, depending on weather conditions. During…