Join the TDR on May 31 for a free webinar to discuss sales tax issues for contractors
Chattanooga, TN – According to the Tennessee Department of Revenue, the participants will learn when contractors are subject to sales tax, sales tax or labor, and exemptions for certain special situations. You can register for the May 31 webinar (9 a.m. C.T.) here. State officials said…
Warriors’ Path State Park accepted a grant of $7,123 from Enbridge Inc for the Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground at the park
Kingsport, TN – According to the state officials, the grant is expected to go toward maintenance or improvements at the park. Officials said that the Warriors’ Path State Park is the only Tennessee State Park with a Boundless Playground, where children of all physical and mental…
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is issuing a public advisory for a salvage operation in Natchez Trace State Forest
Henderson County, TN – According to the state officials, the forest salvage operations in the state forest will be conducted to rehabilitate this public land by clearing woody debris to allow public access and improve forest health of the affected acres. Officials have announced that this…
TDEC, TennGreen Land Conservancy and Fentress County residents celebrated the transfer of 227 acres of land to the Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area
Fentress County, TN – According to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, this is a donation from the Allardt Land Company and it transfers land along Stewart Creek Gorge to the state. State officials have announced that the 3,000-acre Pogue Creek State Natural Area contains sandstone cliffs,…
Governor Lee and Commissioner Salyers of the TDEC announced a $17.5 million loan from the State Revolving Fund Loan Program for the City of Cookeville to improve water infrastructure
Cookeville, TN – According to the statement, this loan is reportedly one of two approved by the Tennessee Local Development Authority, with loans for Smyrna and Cookeville totaling $20 million. State officials have announced that the loan for the City of Cookeville comes from the Drinking…
The Tennessee Department of Education and the University of Tennessee System announced the launch of the Tennessee Grow Your Own Center
Chattanooga, TN – According tot the state officials, it’s a $20 million investment to support statewide scale for innovative educator pipeline work through Tennessee’s Teacher Apprenticeship model. State officials have announced that the Grow Your Own initiative aims to set a new path for the educator…
Tennessee celebrates the Grow Your Own initiative which is inspiring the next generation of future teachers so that every student has access to a high-quality educator in their classroom
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Grow Your Own initiative aims to set a new path for the educator profession and for Tennessee to be the top state in which to become and remain a teacher and leader for all. Officials have announced…
Lenoir Museum will open a new coal mining exhibit on May 19 at 3 p.m. showcasing the history of the Coal Creek Community
Norris, TN – According to the state officials, the opening is in partnership with the Coal Creek Miners Museum and marks the 120th anniversary of the Fraterville Mine disaster. Officials have announced that an expert on the rich local mining history, Charles Winfrey, will give a…
12 Tennessee State Parks are joining the Tennessee chapter of the American Canoe Association to offer low-cost kayaking instruction on May 21 as part of National Safe Boating Week
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the classes are being offered at a discount, costing $15 per person, with the revenue going to Tennessee State Parks. Officials have announced that all instructors are Tennessee volunteers who are nationally certified to give paddling and…
TDH is joining the recognition efforts to highlight and promote the work and dedication of public health nurses across Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the National Nurses Week establishes a specific time each year, May 6-12, to honor and acknowledge nurses and recognize the positive impact on the health care system across the country. State officials have announced that the Tennessee Department…