HCSO deputies pursue juveniles after vehicle break-ins, recover stolen firearm
Chattanooga, TN – Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies engaged in a vehicle pursuit with juveniles following a series of vehicle break-ins on December 21, 2024, as part of the ongoing Operation Sleigh Overwatch. The operation, designed to increase overnight patrols in key areas, involved…
TDEC awards Lawrence County $20,000 for Brownfield Redevelopment
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently awarded Lawrence County $20,000 from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants program to support redevelopment efforts. Lawrence County plans to use the funds to identify priority sites for redevelopment, part of a statewide initiative that…
THSO announces results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this survey returned a statewide usage rate of 92.2 percent. The 2024 usage rate represents an increase of approximately 0.2 percent compared to Tennessee’s 2023 survey result of 92.0 percent. The 2024 survey result is Tennessee’s highest…
Tennessee employers added 56,000 nonfarm jobs over the past year
Chattanooga, TN – According to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), Tennessee employers added 56,000 nonfarm jobs over the past year. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, well below the national average despite an increase of…
TDEC awards $20,000 grant to Anderson County for brownfield redevelopment
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded Anderson County a $20,000 grant through the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. The funds will help Anderson County identify priority sites for redevelopment, addressing blighted or underutilized properties with potential contamination. This…
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security welcomes newest graduating class of Tennessee State Trooper
Chattanooga, TN – Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry recently welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers. The Lateral Trooper Cadet Class 1224 successfully completed an 11-week training program. Commissioner Long emphasized the…
Tennessee AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs urges veterans and service members misled by Harris Jewelry to submit refund claims before the December 21, 2024 deadline
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Affairs is urging veterans and service members who were misled by Harris Jewelry to submit their refund claims before the December 21, 2024 deadline. Harris Jewelry was accused of violating the Services Business Act and the…
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation presents $20,000 BRAG grant to Maury County
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…
Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission approved license fee increases and structural changes
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…
The Tennessee Department of Education announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards
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,…