DSHS announced that Driver Services self-service kiosks at several locations will close on Nov. 25 for the installation of new kiosks
Chattanooga, TN – The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced that Driver Services self-service kiosks at the City of Hendersonville, Lavergne Public Library, Metro Center, and the Hickman, Houston, Macon, and Smith County Clerk locations will close on Monday, Nov. 25, for the installation of…
Office of the Tennessee Attorney General urges consumers to be vigilant about scam websites pretending to be classic car and heavy equipment dealerships
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, despite scammers using tactics such as answering phones, sending videos, and even creating fake business licenses, consumers can still fall victim and lose their money if they aren’t careful. One scam involves a fraudulent business called Leo’s…
Tennessee State Parks invites visitors to celebrate Thanksgiving holiday weekend with special events
Chattanooga, TN – Tennessee State Parks invites visitors to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with special events. On November 28, eight parks will host Thanksgiving meals, and even more parks will offer Day After Thanksgiving hikes on November 29. Thanksgiving Meals Thanksgiving is a time…
Officials announce $42 million in grants for natural resource restoration at Oak Ridge Reservation
Chattanooga, TN – Officials overseeing the $42 million fund for the restoration of natural resources at the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) have announced the opening of Requests for Proposals for grants and released a manual outlining the process for obtaining them. The funding, provided by…
Deputy was tasked with going to a home to check the condition of several animals there, only to then claim that he was cleared to put down the animals safely by his supervisor before killing seven with his rifle; charged
Nashville, Tennessee – According to the statement, the 24-year-old deputy from Tennessee, later identified as Connor, was fired and later charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and reckless endangerment after he responded to a complaint about multiple dogs on neighboring property only to shoot and…
Clarksville Police Department requests assistance from the public in locating 17-year-old runaway
Clarksville, TN – Per reports, the Clarksville Police Department requested assistance from the public in locating a 17-year-old runaway, Britney Duenez. Duenez was last seen on November 10, 2024, around 8:00 p.m., at her residence on Havendale Court. She is described as being 5’5” tall,…
Tennessee driver license applicants from non-participating states must provide MVR starting January 10, 2025
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, beginning January 10, 2025, individuals applying for a Tennessee driver license who currently hold licenses from California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, Oklahoma, Vermont, or West Virginia will be required to present a Motor Vehicle Record from…
Governor Lee honors graduating class of Homeland Security Special Agents
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Gov. Lee, alongside Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Office of Homeland Security Deputy Commissioner Greg Mays, presided over a graduation ceremony for 16 new Homeland Security Special Agents on Thursday. The…
The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration reported that state revenues for October reached $1.5 billion
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this figure is $22.6 million higher than revenues collected in October 2023 but $30.1 million below the budgeted estimate. The total growth rate for the month stood at 1.53 percent. General fund revenues were $27.1 million short…
Tennessee announces maximum effective formula interest rate of 11.90 percent
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Commissioner Greg Gonzales of the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions announced that the state’s maximum effective formula rate of interest is set at 11.90 percent per annum. This rate is derived from a ceiling of 4 percent above…