Tennesseans and visitors invited to help track wild turkey populations through 2025 summer survey
Tennessee – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is calling on residents and visitors to participate in its 2025 wild turkey summer observational survey, open now through August 31. This annual initiative, conducted by the agency since the 1980s, began incorporating public involvement in 2022 to…
Governor Lee announces Tennessee deputy governor will step down in third quarter of 2025
Tennessee – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Deputy Governor and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Butch Eley, will step away from his role in the third quarter of 2025 after nearly seven years of leadership in Governor Lee’s cabinet and a distinguished…
State officials warn of fake DMV text scam targeting Tennesseans
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are alerting the public to a new scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the “Tennessee Department of Vehicles.” The scam messages allege recipients owe traffic ticket fines…
TEMA’s hazardous materials course briefly disrupted by animal appearance
Tennessee – A recent hazardous materials training course hosted in Rutherford County took an unexpected turn when an uninvited animal made an appearance, adding an unusual twist to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s (TEMA) ongoing preparedness efforts. According to a statement from TEMA, the incident…
Tennessee sets July 2025 home loan interest rate cap at 8.94%
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions has announced the maximum allowable annual interest rate for conventional home loans for July 2025, setting it at 8.94%. The rate was determined in accordance with a state statute passed by the General Assembly in 1987 (Public…
Tennessee National Guard troops deploy to Middle East for Operation Spartan Shield mission
Tennessee – More than 260 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment departed from Knoxville and Smyrna on May 30, marking the first leg of a nearly year-long deployment to the Middle East. The Guardsmen are currently stationed at Fort Cavazos,…
THSO teams up with NASCAR’s Ross Chastain to promote safe driving at Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Tennessee – The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) joined forces with NASCAR driver Ross Chastain on Thursday, May 29, for a traffic safety event aimed at encouraging young drivers to make safe choices behind the wheel. Themed “Use Your Melon,” the event targeted students at…
Drivers on I-75 in Hamilton, Bradley, and McMinn counties face rolling roadblocks June 1
Tennessee – Motorists traveling on Interstate 75 through Hamilton, Bradley, and McMinn counties should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions due to scheduled road construction activities. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews…
Tennessee opens applications for $27M Families First Community Grant Program
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced the opening of the 2025 Families First Community Grant Program, making approximately $27 million in funding available to non-profit organizations focused on strengthening low-income families across the state. Applications are now being accepted from…
Officials promote ‘Baby in the Back’ program to prevent child heatstroke deaths in cars
Tennessee – With summer temperatures rising, Tennessee officials are urging parents and caregivers to use the free *‘Baby in the Back’* car hangtag as a lifesaving visual reminder to prevent children from being left in hot vehicles. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Rep….