Category: Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently awarded Maury County a $20,000 check from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. The funds will be used to identify priority sites for redevelopment within the county. This grant is part of a…

Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) approved rule changes during its final 2024 meeting at the Ducks Unlimited National Headquarters, focusing on adjusting license prices and simplifying the licensing structure. Over 70 percent of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) operating budget…

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…