The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Tullahoma Driver Services Center will reopen to the public on Monday, August 19, following a planned remodel that began in June
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Tullahoma Driver Services Center, located at 307 Industrial Boulevard, will reopen to the public on Monday, August 19, following a planned remodel that began in June. The newly refurbished center…
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announced the return of the Pick Tennessee Products Experience at the Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair for 2024
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, fairgoers can purchase a variety of Tennessee-made goods, including foods, beverages, spreads, soaps, and wood products at the Pick Tennessee Store. The Pick Tennessee Products Experience will feature daily agricultural demonstrations suitable for all ages. Attendees can…
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency appoints new Colonel to lead statewide law enforcement programs
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials,Dale Grandstaff has been appointed as the new Colonel of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, where he will oversee statewide law enforcement programs. With 26 years of experience at TWRA, Grandstaff officially took on his new role on…
Governor Lee announces Tennessee to make history as Bristol Motor Speedway hosts first MLB regular-season game between Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves in August 2025
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Gov. Lee announced that the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves will face off in a regular-season game at the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 2, 2025. This event will be the first…
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…