The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration will hold Governor Lee’s Public Budget Hearings for Fiscal Year 2026 on November 5, 6, 12, and 13
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these hearings provide insight into each department’s financial needs and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and allow Tennesseans to observe budget planning for critical state services. The hearings will be live-streamed, allowing public access to the…
The Tennessee National Guard commemorated the 229th birthday of former President James K. Polk with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tennessee State Capitol
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the ceremony celebrated Polk’s life and legacy, recognizing his dedication to Tennessee and his role as the 11th President of the United States. Born on November 2, 1795, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Polk spent much of his…
The Northwest Correctional Complex marked a significant achievement as 201 incarcerated men celebrated graduation, receiving degrees, diplomas, or certificates
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the ceremony was an inspiring moment, with fellow inmates applauding as the graduates, dressed in caps and gowns, processed from the education building across the prison yard to the gym. Family members, staff, and community partners were…
TDOT announced its 4th annual No Trash November, a month-long statewide initiative aimed at encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events throughout their communities
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, last year’s campaign featured over 150 events, with more than 2,200 volunteers collecting over 86,000 pounds of litter from the state’s roadways. In collaboration with Keep Tennessee Beautiful (KTnB), Adopt-A-Highway participants, and youth groups including Girl Scouts…
TDOE announced that the statewide graduation rate for the 2023-24 school year reached 92.1 percent, surpassing the previous record of 90.6 percent set in the 2022-23 school year
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the statewide graduation rate for the 2023-24 school year reached 92.1 percent, surpassing the previous record of 90.6 percent set in the 2022-23 school year. Key highlights from the 2023-24 graduation data include: – Clay County Schools, McKenzie…
Tennessee State Parks will hold public meetings at 11 parks across the state in the coming weeks to discuss site management plans specific to those locations
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, each park’s plan is part of a 10-year Comprehensive Strategic Plan guiding the operations of all 59 state parks in Tennessee. These meetings will allow park staff to share details about the plans and gather public feedback….
TDOT teamed up with Taylor Elementary School for the region’s second annual “paint-the-plow” event, combining creative expression with winter weather education
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, elementary students at Taylor Elementary spent two weeks designing and painting a TDOT snowplow, focusing on this year’s theme, “Work with Us – Move Over, Slow Down.” The mural, crafted by the young artists, features the school’s…
Drivers on I-40 in Putnam County should anticipate lane closures due to upcoming maintenance by the Tennessee Department of Transportation
Chattanooga, TN – According to the TDOT officials, on Wednesday, October 30, and Thursday, October 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time, TDOT crews will perform tree-clearing work on I-40 East, leading to a single lane closure between mile markers 285 and 287….
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Tullahoma Driver Services Center will temporarily close on Oct. 31 for the installation of new credentialing equipment and self-service kiosks
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the center, which is located at 307 Industrial Blvd, is set to reopen on Friday, Nov. 1. The Knoxville Driver Services Centers and Driver Services locations at Anderson, Campbell, Carter, Knox, Loudon, Scott, and Union County Clerk partner locations will…
Drivers on Interstate 40 in Henderson and Madison Counties should expect lane closures next week as Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews perform resurfacing work
Chattanooga, TN – According to the TDOT officials, the lane closures will be in effect daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT, October 28 through November 1, weather permitting. – **Monday, October 28**: East and westbound lanes at mile marker 98.2 in Henderson County…