Tennessee Attorney General warns residents to beware of post-earthquake scams targeting vulnerable citizens
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued a warning to Knoxville-area residents to be on guard against scammers taking advantage of the recent May 10, 2025 earthquake. “Unscrupulous scammers find every opportunity to target vulnerable citizens, particularly the elderly,” said Attorney General Skrmetti. “If…
Public asked to help guide future of David Crockett Birthplace State Park after hurricane damage
Tennessee – Tennessee State Parks officials are calling on the public to help guide the future of David Crockett Birthplace State Park in Greene County, which has remained closed since Hurricane Helene ravaged the area last September. The park, which holds deep historical significance as…
Man dies after using his girIfriend’s device when his was broken, only for the woman to realize that he had been unfaithfuI before deciding to wait for him with a Ioaded firearm and kiII him following an argument
Tennessee – A 20 year old Tennessee woman has been charged with the sIaying of her partner who she allegedly kiIIed after discovering about his infideIity after coming across the victim’s correspondences with another person. The young woman, 20-year-old D. Badget, has been charged with first-degree murder…
Tennessee residents impacted by Tropical Storm Helene eligible for sales tax refunds
Tennessee – Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene who received federal assistance may still qualify for sales tax refunds on certain post-disaster purchases, according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. The natural disaster sales tax refund program offers eligible individuals the opportunity to recover up to…
Jasper Driver Services Center to temporarily close for remodeling beginning May 14
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced that the Jasper Driver Services Center, located at 4950 Main Street, Building D, will close temporarily for renovations starting Wednesday, May 14, 2025. During the remodeling period, residents are encouraged to utilize a…
Tennessee attorney general opens restitution claims process for former HRC Medical Centers patients
Tennessee – Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Monday the official launch of a restitution claims process for former patients of HRC Medical Centers, following years of litigation over the company’s deceptive advertising of hormone therapy treatments. The announcement marks a key development in a…
Bridge repairs to impact traffic on I-81 North in Jefferson County
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on I-81 North in Jefferson County should plan for potential delays as bridge repair activities begin tonight, May 2. Starting at 7 p.m., the I-81 North will be reduced to one lane at the I-40 East interchange (MM 421). This lane…
State review board to consider four Tennessee sites for National Register of Historic Places
Tennessee – The Tennessee State Review Board will convene on Friday, May 16, 2025, to evaluate four proposed nominations for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Central Daylight Time and will be held both…
Tennessee announces updated maximum interest rate at 11.50 percent
Tennessee -Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced Monday that the state’s maximum effective formula rate of interest has been set at 11.50 percent per annum. This rate is calculated based on a statutory ceiling of 4 percent above the weekly average prime…
Tennessee to host household hazardous waste mobile collection service in several counties on May 3, 2025
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will host a mobile household hazardous waste collection service on Saturday, May 3, 2025, offering an important opportunity for residents in Fayette, Unicoi, and Williamson Counties to safely dispose of hazardous materials. The service will be…