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…
Tennessee National Guard deploys Blackhawk helicopters to assist in wildfire response in Anderson County
Tennessee – At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, the Tennessee National Guard has mobilized two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion to assist in wildfire response efforts in Anderson County. The Tennessee National Guard was alerted to the request around…
Tennessee Attorney General leads bipartisan coalition in call for federal legislation to allow cell phone jamming in prisons
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today spearheaded a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general urging Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation that would allow states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons. The bill, introduced by Tennessee Congressman…
Tennessee Army National Guard flight crew rescues injured hiker in remote area of Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee – A Tennessee Army National Guard flight crew rescued an injured hiker in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after being alerted to the emergency on Sunday evening. Shortly after 5:30 p.m., the Tennessee National Guard and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of…
Tennessee Department of Transportation to close I-240 for routine bridge inspection starting next week
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will be conducting routine bridge inspections on I-240 in both eastbound and westbound directions, resulting in lane closures during the week of March 24-27. Motorists are advised to plan for possible delays during the following times: Monday, March…
Major promoted to lieutenant colonel at Tennessee Highway Patrol, set to oversee statewide field operations
Tennessee – Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer has been promoted to a new leadership role at the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) following a distinguished 25-year career in law enforcement. Spicer, a native of McMinnville, Tennessee, has steadily climbed through the ranks, earning a reputation for his…
TDOT crews to close lanes and ramps on I-40 West for scheduled asphalt work
Tennessee – Tennessee Department of Transportation crews will be conducting asphalt work on I-40 West at Exit 14 (Whitten Road) this week, resulting in lane and ramp closures. On Wednesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, the…
Tennessee sees mixed changes in unemployment rates across counties in January, TDLWD officials say
Tennessee – Eighty-two of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported unemployment rates below 5% in January, despite an overall increase in rates across most counties compared to the previous month, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). In January, unemployment rates…
TDOT announces reopening of State Route 81 after Hurricane Helene repairs
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced the reopening of State Route 81 in Washington and Unicoi Counties following months of reconstruction efforts after damage caused by Hurricane Helene. A 1.1-mile section of the roadway, which had been impassable since September 2024, has…
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to preview recommendations for 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons at upcoming TFWC meeting
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will present its proposed recommendations for the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons during the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission’s meeting on Friday, March 21, at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County. The meeting, which will begin at 9…