Category: Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN -The Tennessee Department of Education announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards, along with two state finalists for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) award. Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds expressed pride in the honorees, stating,…

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Tennessee Department of Correction announced a rapid hiring event at the Knoxville Day Reporting Center on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. The event is aimed at individuals interested in pursuing careers as correctional officers or correctional…

Chattanooga, TN – The Federal National Mortgage Association has discontinued its free market auction system for commitments to purchase conventional home mortgages. Consequently, the Commissioner of Financial Institutions has announced that the maximum effective annual interest rate for home loans, as set by the General Assembly…

Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has announced the launch of the Request for Applications (RFA) for the $50 million Rural Healthcare Resiliency Program. The initiative, funded through the TennCare Shared Savings Program and supported by Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee legislature,…

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, hunters can apply online at [QuotaHunt.GoOutdoorsTennessee.com](https://QuotaHunt.GoOutdoorsTennessee.com), via the TWRA mobile app, or through TWRA license agents and regional offices. Applications must be submitted by midnight (CST) on January 8. Mailed applications will not be accepted. Each applicant…

Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is now accepting submissions for its 2025-26 photo contest. Winning entries will be featured in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar, which highlights the state’s native species and outdoor activities. Photographers can submit up to 10 horizontal (landscape)…

Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission announced the appointment of Dr. Robert M. Smith to the Commission. Governor Bill Lee officially appointed Dr. Smith in early November, recognizing his extensive experience in higher education, public policy, and leadership. Dr. Smith, president emeritus of Slippery…

Chattanooga, TN – Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 11.75 percent per annum. This rate is determined by adding a ceiling of 4 percent to the weekly average prime loan…

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the annual Christmas at the Capitol will take place on Monday, December 2, at 5:30 p.m. CST. Open to the public, the event will include the traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony, performances by the KIPP Choir and…

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council has submitted its final report, which outlines strategic recommendations to position the state as a national leader in nuclear energy innovation. The report, featuring 19 recommendations across five key areas, aims to bolster…