Tennessee attorney general opens restitution claims process for former HRC Medical Centers patients
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Monday the official launch of a restitution claims process for former patients of HRC Medical Centers, following years of litigation over the company’s deceptive advertising of hormone therapy treatments. The announcement marks a key development in a…
Bridge repairs to impact traffic on I-81 North in Jefferson County
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on I-81 North in Jefferson County should plan for potential delays as bridge repair activities begin tonight, May 2. Starting at 7 p.m., the I-81 North will be reduced to one lane at the I-40 East interchange (MM 421). This lane…
State review board to consider four Tennessee sites for National Register of Historic Places
Tennessee – The Tennessee State Review Board will convene on Friday, May 16, 2025, to evaluate four proposed nominations for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time and will be held both…
Tennessee announces updated maximum interest rate at 11.50 percent
Tennessee -Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced Monday that the state’s maximum effective formula rate of interest has been set at 11.50 percent per annum. This rate is calculated based on a statutory ceiling of 4 percent above the weekly average prime…
Tennessee to host household hazardous waste mobile collection service in several counties on May 3, 2025
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will host a mobile household hazardous waste collection service on Saturday, May 3, 2025, offering an important opportunity for residents in Fayette, Unicoi, and Williamson Counties to safely dispose of hazardous materials. The service will be…
Applications open for Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund to aid Tropical Storm Helene recovery
Tennessee – On behalf of Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick C. Sheehan announced today that applications are now open for the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund (GRRF), a $100 million initiative designed to provide flexible financial assistance for current and…
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park to host annual Historic Market Day on May 3
Tennessee – Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park is set to host its annual Historic Market Day on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering visitors a look into the daily lives of sharecroppers in the 1800s. The event will showcase the farm…
Gov. Lee and TDEC announce $15.9 million loan to support new drinking water treatment plant and improve infrastructure in Clifton
Tennessee – Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers announced on Wednesday a $15.9 million loan to the City of Clifton aimed at overhauling its drinking water infrastructure. The funding will support the construction of a new drinking…
Tennessee completes first brownfield remediation project under new state grant program
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has announced the successful completion of the state’s first brownfield remediation project funded through the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant (BRAG) program. TDEC Commissioner David Salyers, along with local leaders and members of the community, marked the…
Tennesseans encouraged to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are urging residents across the state to take part in the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26. The event will…