Governor Bill Lee delivers seventh State of the State address, outlines budget and legislative priorities
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 Gov. Bill Lee previews key points ahead of his seventh State of the State address
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 expands REAL ID appointment availability ahead of federal deadline
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 Public Utility Commission denies majority of Tennessee-American Water Company rate increase request
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,…
TWRA to temporarily close Herb Parsons Lake for construction beginning Feb. 10
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…
Volunteer Tennessee announces mini-grant opportunities for volunteer and youth engagement programs
Tennessee – Volunteer Tennessee is offering mini-grant opportunities for Volunteer Centers and Youth Civic Engagement programs to support community service initiatives across the state. Applications are due by Monday, March 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $120,000 require a 50% match…
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development announces decline in unemployment rates in 23 counties
Chattanooga, TN – Unemployment rates dropped in 23 Tennessee counties in December 2024, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) announced today. Compared to November, December saw a decrease in unemployment rates in these counties, with 39 counties maintaining the same rate and 33…
Tennessee Department of Human Services announces application period for 2025 Summer Food Service Program
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) application period for organizations interested in becoming sponsors. The application window will be open from February 1 through May 1, 2025. The program ensures children 18 and younger who rely…
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development releases 2025 PTSD Grant Annual Report
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released its 2025 PTSD Grant Annual Report, detailing the implementation of the James (Dustin) Samples Act. The report outlines the grant program designed to assist with workers’ compensation costs for firefighters diagnosed with PTSD….
Tennessee attorney general announces settlement in NCAA lawsuit over student-athletes’ NIL rights
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that a bipartisan coalition of states, led by Tennessee, has reached a settlement in principle in its lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The lawsuit, filed by the attorneys general of Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, New York,…