Tennessee Wars Commission awards $114,500 in grants to preserve historic military sites across the state
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wars Commission has announced the recipients of its Fiscal Year 2025 grant program, awarding a total of $114,500 to support the preservation and interpretation of Tennessee’s rich military history. Administered by the Tennessee Historical Commission, the program aims to protect historically…
Elizabethton Driver Services Center to reopen April 14 with updated facilities and new self-service kiosks
Tennessee – The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced that the Elizabethton Driver Services Center, located at 1741 Hwy 19E Bypass, will reopen to the public on Monday, April 14. The center had been closed for an extended period due to storm damage caused by…
Traffic disruptions expected on I-40 in Putnam County due to rolling roadblocks on April 13
Tennessee – Drivers traveling along I-40 in Putnam County should be prepared for traffic disruptions on Sunday, April 13, 2025, as utility contract crews conduct rolling roadblocks in both directions. The roadblocks, which will take place from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM local time, will…
Tennessee Valley Authority plans to replace Cherokee Dam aeration system, raising concerns about Striped Bass survival
Tennessee – The Tennessee Valley Authority has announced its plans to replace the current aeration system at Cherokee Dam with new turbine technology by 2026. This upgrade aims to improve water quality downstream, but may have unintended consequences for aquatic wildlife, particularly Striped Bass, in…
Tennessee National Guard supports recovery efforts after severe storms and tornadoes
Tennessee – Soldiers from Trenton’s 230th Engineer Battalion are actively supporting state, county, and local emergency responders in the aftermath of severe storms and tornadoes that recently swept through West and Middle Tennessee. The storms caused widespread flooding and property damage, prompting a coordinated emergency response…
Tennessee Human Rights Commission commemorates Fair Housing Month with summit honoring the legacy of the Fair Housing Act and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tennessee – The Tennessee Human Rights Commission is recognizing April as Fair Housing Month, joining national fair housing organizations, advocates, and communities across the country in celebrating the protections granted under the Fair Housing Act. The annual observance marks the passage of Title VIII of…
Tennessee opens $19.4 million grant round for diesel vehicle replacement through Volkswagen settlement
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has announced a new round of grant funding under the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust, offering $19.4 million to support projects aimed at reducing harmful nitrogen oxide emissions. The funds, part of the fifth solicitation…
THSO, THP, and local law enforcement launch “Operation Hands Free” campaign to combat distracted driving during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Tennessee – On Tuesday, April 1, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), divisions of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, teamed up with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, local law enforcement, and other traffic safety partners for the…
Tennessee Wars Commission announces Civil War preservation grants for 2025
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wars Commission, a division of the Tennessee Historical Commission, has awarded grants through the Civil War Sites Preservation Fund for Fiscal Year 2025. This program, established in 2013, provides funding for the acquisition and protection of historically significant Civil War and…
Tennessee Attorney General alerts 23andMe customers about privacy rights amid bankruptcy filing
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has issued a warning to customers of genetic testing company 23andMe, urging them to take steps to protect their personal data and privacy following the company’s recent bankruptcy filing. 23andMe, a popular genetic testing service, has filed for…