Gov. Lee, along with TDEC Commissioner Salyers, announced that the City of Ripley will receive a $1.42 million loan to enhance its water infrastructure
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the loan for Ripley is part of a larger $7.12 million package approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, which also includes funds for the City of McMinnville. These loans are provided through the State Revolving Fund…
The Tennessee Department of Education announced the finalists for the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these finalists represent the state’s Center of Regional Excellence (CORE) regions, with three candidates chosen from each Grand Division: West, Middle, and East. “I am thrilled to honor these individuals as finalists for the Tennessee Principal of…
The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services have partnered to raise awareness about underage drinking as students return to school
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, in August, the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commissio will increase alcohol compliance checks across the state. Agents will be out in full force, ensuring that retailers only sell alcohol to legal adults. TDMHSAS Substance Use Prevention Coalitions across the state…
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced a cooperative agreement with Tennessee under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, through this agreement, USDA and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture are offering over $5.5 million in competitive grant funding for projects aimed at building resilience across the food supply chain. TDA is accepting applications for this program…
TDOT has awarded a construction contract to Dement Construction Company for nearly 2 miles of infrastructure improvements along Lamar Avenue
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the $149.8 million project stretches from south of Shelby Drive to the Raines/Perkins interchange. Starting Monday, August 5, work on Lamar Avenue will commence with nightly lane closures from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Lane closures will…
Sergeant in THP Motor Carrier Plus Unit discovers unsecured load during CMV inspection
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, a sergeant in the Tennessee Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Plus Unit was conducting a Level 1 inspection of a CMV at the Giles County scales when he discovered an unsecured load of coiled steel. The vehicle was…
Drivers traveling on Interstate 40 in Benton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will impact traffic, TDOT officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation officials, contract crews will begin lane closures from mile marker 126 to the Tennessee River Bridge to perform resurfacing activities next week. Only one direction of I-40 will be closed at a time. The eastbound…
TDEC announced the awarding of 36 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants, totaling $718,757, for remediation projects across the state
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these grants, funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, are designed to support environmental protection and economic development, particularly in rural areas. The act provides local governments and development boards with essential resources for investigating, cleaning…
The Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Special Investigations Section has announced the arrest of woman on charges of tax evasion
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, her name is Brittany Cardwell and her bond was set at $5,000. The arrest follows an indictment by a Robertson County Grand Jury, which charged Cardwell with one felony count of tax evasion. The indictment accuses Cardwell…
Tennessee tourism breaks records with $30.6 billion in direct spending and 144 million visitors in 2023
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Tennessee tourism reached new heights in 2023, generating a record $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending and attracting 144 million visitors to the state. According to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of…