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…
Applications open for Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund to aid Tropical Storm Helene recovery
Tennessee – On behalf of Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick C. Sheehan announced today that applications are now open for the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund (GRRF), a $100 million initiative designed to provide flexible financial assistance for current and…
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park to host annual Historic Market Day on May 3
Tennessee – Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park is set to host its annual Historic Market Day on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering visitors a look into the daily lives of sharecroppers in the 1800s. The event will showcase the farm…
Gov. Lee and TDEC announce $15.9 million loan to support new drinking water treatment plant and improve infrastructure in Clifton
Tennessee – Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers announced on Wednesday a $15.9 million loan to the City of Clifton aimed at overhauling its drinking water infrastructure. The funding will support the construction of a new drinking…