The Tennessee Department of Human Services is providing extra support to thousands of families who receive monthly cash assistance through the state’s Families First program
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this the payment will provide extra support to Families First participants as they begin to prepare for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. State officials have announced that households with an active, ongoing case in the Families First…
The Department of Revenue will host a free webinar for new businesses
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Department of Revenue officials, all participants will learn about state tax obligations for new businesses in Tennessee and about other resources that may help their businesses. Each new business webinar, offered quarterly, covers topics such as tax registration, sales…
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation has put together 10 outstanding outdoor experience packages and says additional 100 prizes will be awarded in its 2022 Tennessee Conservation Raffle
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, this year’s Conservation Raffle is again highlighted by a $50,000 voucher which can be applied to a new vehicle from any Mid-South Ford dealership. Officials have announced that an additional 100 winners will receive a bone trapper knife….
New data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development showed unemployment rates increased slightly during May in each of the state’s 95 counties
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, 93 of Tennessee’s 95 counties maintained rates lower than 5% for the month. State officials have announced that Williamson County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the state for May. At 2.3%, its rate increased 0.3 of a…
Gov. Lee announced he will appoint David Rausch to serve a second term as Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, David Rausch has served as Director of the TBI since 2018. Rausch is a U. S. Army veteran with more than three decades of law enforcement experience, including 25 years with the Knoxville Police Department. His career with…
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is launching a new hotline for drivers to report potholes and other maintenance issues that may be considered roadway safety hazards
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the new hotline number is 833-TDOTFIX (836-8349). State officials said that the virtual call center operates Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. If someone calls on holidays, weekends, or after hours they can leave…
The Tennessee Department of Health is urging Tennesseans to follow important safety tips to avoid heat-related illnesses
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the heat-related Illness includes heat exhaustion which causes heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness and nausea or vomiting. The most serious heat related illness is heat stroke. Heat stroke symptoms include red, dry skin, rapid pulse, dizziness, nausea and…
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory due to mercury on Center Hill Reservoir in Dekalb and Putnam counties
Putnam County, TN – According to the statement, a precautionary fish consumption advisory is being issued for black bass species (largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth bass) in the reservoir. Sate officials said that pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children avoid eating the fish species included in the…
Gov. Lee, TNECD Commissioner Rolfe and Rockford Spring Company officials announced the company will invest $10.3 million and create 62 new jobs in Marshall County
Marshall County, TN – According to the statement, the company will reportedly invest $10.3 million and create 62 new jobs in Marshall County as the company locates in an existing facility at 1100 Garrett Parkway. The Illinois-based company will utilize the Lewisburg facility to serve its…
Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 8.00 percent per annum
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 4.00 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on June 6, 2022. State officials have announced that the rate remains…