Tennessee woman sentenced to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay nearly 200K in restitution after collecting sales tax from customers and failing to remit it to the state
Tennessee – An investigation conducted by the Tennessee Department of Revenue has resulted in a guilty plea involving theft and tax evasion charges connected to restaurant sales tax collections. Officials said Kathea Gissele Andrade Argueta pleaded guilty on April 8 before Judge Scott G. Green…
TWRA staff assist communities and maintain critical infrastructure during Winter Storm Fern
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) played a key role in supporting communities and maintaining critical infrastructure during Winter Storm Fern, deploying personnel and resources across multiple counties to ensure public safety. TWRA wildlife managers, officers, technicians, and radio crews collaborated with other…
Tennessee farmers and forest landowners to receive hurricane Helene recovery grants
Tennessee – Farmers and forest landowners in Tennessee recovering from losses caused by Hurricane Helene will soon be able to apply for block grants aimed at addressing damage not covered by insurance or existing federal disaster programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Governor Bill Lee,…
TDOT District 28 hosts Governor Bill Lee during America’s 250th celebration
Tennessee – TDOT District 28 welcomed Governor Bill Lee as part of the statewide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The governor visited the Dunlap maintenance office, where he met with department staff and expressed confidence in the work being done and the direction of the…
TDOT launches third patch in Nobody Trashes Tennessee youth program
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee (NTT) campaign has introduced the third patch in its scouting and youth patch series, aimed at promoting litter prevention and community cleanup efforts. Launched in 2023, the Patch Program provides educational resources and recognizes scouts…
Northbound lanes on Alcoa Highway to close October 4 for rock removal in Knox County
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) should be aware of a full northbound lane closure beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, between John Sevier Highway (State Route 168) and the University of Tennessee Medical Center. The closure is…
Tennessee Forestry accepting tree seedling orders through March 15, 2026
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s East Tennessee Nursery announced that it is accepting tree seedling orders through March 15, 2026, or while supplies last. More than two dozen tree and shrub seedlings are available for reforestation and conservation projects. State…
Tennessee State Parks expand colorblind viewfinders to 12 locations including T.O. Fuller and Roan Mountain
Tennessee – Tennessee State Parks announced that the number of parks with colorblind viewfinders has expanded to 12, now including T.O. Fuller State Park in Memphis and Roan Mountain State Park in Roan Mountain. The announcement coincided with the start of International Colorblindness Awareness Month,…
Tennessee Higher Education Commission encourages students to apply for Tennessee Promise during College Application & Exploration Month
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is urging high school seniors to take an important step toward their future this September by applying for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during TN College Application & Exploration Month. Throughout September, schools across Tennessee will celebrate…
Tennessee Department of Agriculture accepting applications for wildfire hazard mitigation grants
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is accepting applications for the Hazard Mitigation and Community Education Grant Program through Oct. 14, 2025. Communities that have developed, or are in the process of developing, a Community Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP) will…