Road construction to close I-24 West near I-75 interchange this weekend
Tennessee – Drivers planning to travel near the I-75 at I-24 interchange in Hamilton County this weekend are advised to prepare for significant delays due to a major road construction project by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT). As part of Phase 2 of TDOT’s…
Tennessee Highway Patrol welcomes new troopers during graduation ceremony in Nashville
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security welcomed 33 new Tennessee State Troopers during a graduation ceremony held at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church in Nashville. Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Matt Perry presided over the event, celebrating the achievements…
Tennessee leads coalition in $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma settlement over opioid crisis
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that 55 attorneys general, representing every eligible U.S. state and territory, have agreed to join a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. This landmark settlement aims to resolve ongoing litigation holding…
Pregnant girIfriend told police her partner choked her at least three times after she confronted him about infideIity, moments before he kiIIed her famiIy member after he came to heIp the woman
Tennessee – A Tennessee man was arrested late Tuesday night and charged with criminaI homicide and aggravated assauIt following a violent incident involving his girIfriend and her famiIy member. According to Tennessee authorities, the altercation began when the defendant’s, 29-year-old Toni, pregnant girIfriend confronted him…
Nightly ramp closures on I-40 and I-275 North in Knox County begin June 15 for bridge work preparation
Tennessee – Motorists traveling through the Knoxville area should prepare for nightly ramp closures on Interstate 40 and I-275 North as crews begin preparatory work for a major bridge replacement project scheduled for July. Starting Sunday evening, June 15, and continuing through Friday, June 20,…
Tennessee Department of Correction welcomes largest class of new officers since 2020
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Correction marked a significant milestone on Friday by graduating its largest class of new correctional officers in over three years. Basic Correctional Officer Training class 510-25, consisting of 111 cadets, completed their six-week program at the Tennessee Correction Academy,…
State officials visit upper East Tennessee to assess storm recovery efforts and support agricultural communities
Tennessee – Leaders from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) traveled to upper East Tennessee this week to observe ongoing cleanup efforts and assess recovery needs following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene. The visit reflects the state’s continued commitment to helping farmers and…
New interim commissioner appointed to lead Tennessee Department of General Services
Tennessee – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has appointed Jeff Holmes as interim commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services, effective June 12. Holmes takes over from Matt Van Epps, who stepped down on June 10 to pursue a new professional opportunity after a distinguished…
Ramp closures on I-40 and I-275 north to affect Knox County traffic June 11-12
Tennessee – Knox County motorists should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions as construction work leads to intermittent closures of several ramps connecting I-40 to I-275 North. Starting the evening of Wednesday, June 11, key ramps including I-40 East to I-275 North (Exit 387A), Henley Street…
Tennessee governor signs executive order to boost workforce development with unified, innovative strategy
Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee has signed Executive Order 109, aimed at positioning Tennessee as a national leader in workforce development by implementing a coordinated, results-driven approach to align education and training with employer needs and high-growth industries. The order strengthens the State Workforce Development…