Category: Tennessee

Tennessee – Pickett State Forest in Tennessee will reopen its northwestern section to motorized vehicles on February 1, 2025, following months of road and trail restoration. The reopening comes after the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) implemented temporary restrictions in May 2024…

Tennessee – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee marked the conclusion of a special legislative session with the passage of his full agenda, including the Education Freedom Act, a disaster relief package, and measures to strengthen immigration enforcement. Lee highlighted the collaboration with the General Assembly in addressing…

Tennessee – Drivers on I-40 in Putnam County should prepare for temporary lane closures tomorrow, January 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time, as Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) maintenance crews conduct mobile pothole patching operations. The right lanes in both directions from…

Tennessee – The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released the 2024 Nation’s Report Card, showing Tennessee students exceeding national averages in reading and math. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which evaluates student achievement across selected schools, indicated improvements among the state’s 4th…

Tennessee – Tennessee’s agricultural fairs were recognized for their achievements during the 103rd Tennessee Association of Fairs (TAF) Convention, held January 16-18 in Murfreesboro. Nearly 1,000 attendees gathered as the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and TAF presented awards to top county, regional, and state fairs…

Tennessee – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approved multiple rule changes and policies during a meeting at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Ray Bell Building. Key updates addressed commercial wildlife use, fish farming regulations, and vessel equipment requirements. The Commission expanded the list of…

Tennessee – Youth across Tennessee are encouraged to participate in the Art of Conservation contest, hosted by the national nonprofit Wildlife Forever. The contest aims to engage young people in outdoor conservation by inviting them to submit original artwork of native fish. The contest is open…

Tennessee – Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M., announced that nineteen businesses will benefit from the latest round of Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) awards. These grants aim to strengthen Tennessee’s agricultural economy and foster innovation in rural communities. “The Agricultural Enterprise Fund is a vital resource…

Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on January 28 at 9 a.m. Central Time to discuss liquor by the drink (LBD) tax. This session will cover key topics, including liability for the LBD tax, registration requirements, filing procedures, exemptions,…

Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee presented a robust agenda on illegal immigration to the Tennessee General Assembly in preparation for the special session starting January 27. The proposal aims to enhance state, local, and federal coordination on immigration enforcement, ensuring public safety and border security. The…