Nightly ramp closures on I-40 and I-275 North in Knox County begin June 15 for bridge work preparation
Tennessee – Motorists traveling through the Knoxville area should prepare for nightly ramp closures on Interstate 40 and I-275 North as crews begin preparatory work for a major bridge replacement project scheduled for July. Starting Sunday evening, June 15, and continuing through Friday, June 20,…
Tennessee Department of Correction welcomes largest class of new officers since 2020
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Correction marked a significant milestone on Friday by graduating its largest class of new correctional officers in over three years. Basic Correctional Officer Training class 510-25, consisting of 111 cadets, completed their six-week program at the Tennessee Correction Academy,…
State officials visit upper East Tennessee to assess storm recovery efforts and support agricultural communities
Tennessee – Leaders from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) traveled to upper East Tennessee this week to observe ongoing cleanup efforts and assess recovery needs following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene. The visit reflects the state’s continued commitment to helping farmers and…
New interim commissioner appointed to lead Tennessee Department of General Services
Tennessee – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has appointed Jeff Holmes as interim commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services, effective June 12. Holmes takes over from Matt Van Epps, who stepped down on June 10 to pursue a new professional opportunity after a distinguished…
Ramp closures on I-40 and I-275 north to affect Knox County traffic June 11-12
Tennessee – Knox County motorists should prepare for temporary traffic disruptions as construction work leads to intermittent closures of several ramps connecting I-40 to I-275 North. Starting the evening of Wednesday, June 11, key ramps including I-40 East to I-275 North (Exit 387A), Henley Street…
Tennessee governor signs executive order to boost workforce development with unified, innovative strategy
Tennessee – Governor Bill Lee has signed Executive Order 109, aimed at positioning Tennessee as a national leader in workforce development by implementing a coordinated, results-driven approach to align education and training with employer needs and high-growth industries. The order strengthens the State Workforce Development…
TDOT implements traffic plan to manage surge during Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester
Tennessee – The annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival returns to Manchester from June 12 to June 15, 2025, drawing an expected crowd of more than 65,000 attendees to a sprawling 700-acre farm in Middle Tennessee. Since its inception in 2002, Bonnaroo has become one…
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…