Tennessee residents are invited to beautify their properties and their communities by planting trees on Tennessee Tree Day, taking place on March 18. Trees are available to reserve online now through Feb. 26, for a small donation per tree, while supplies last. This is the ninth annual statew…

Spring returns to Nashville with the Nashville Lawn and Garden Show at The Fairgrounds Nashville Expo Center on March 2-5.

Tennessee ended 2022 with continued low unemployment across the state. The seasonally adjusted rate for December came in at 3.5 percent, which was unchanged from November. For the entirety of 2022, the statewide unemployment rate reached a low of 3.2 percent and never went above 3.5 percent.

The Kirby-Smith Chapter 327 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) received multiple awards at the 126th UDC Tennessee Division Convention. The convention was held on October 7-8 in Kingsport. Becky Odell, chapter vice president, represented the Kirby-Smith Chapter at the event. Fo…

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Daylight Saving Time 2022 in Tennessee began at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 13 and ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. It is then that you will set your clocks back an hour.

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The 2022 midterm election will be held on November 8, 2022. During this midterm election year, all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate will be contested.

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October is a busy one for our farmers as #Harvest22 continues across the state. No doubt, you will meet a farmer on the road somewhere. Please remember to slow down and pay attention. Farming is an extremely dangerous profession, so let's all do our part in ensuring they are safe and protect…

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tnAchieves recently opened the application for TN Promise students who need additional financial assistance. Known as COMPLETE grants, these grants fund costs associated with attending college not covered by the TN Promise scholarship. Eligible students are now able to apply for up to $1,000…

In Tennessee, Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day is recognized every year on September 18. To help better protect consumers, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) are sharing carbon monoxide safety messages to help sav…

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Tuesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released a video update on key actions the Lee administration has taken to enhance school safety following Executive Order 97, which directed state agencies to engage parents, increase transparency and collaborate with local law enforcement and school districts.

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Even though many Tennesseans are heading back to work, Grundy County ranks among the top ten counties in the state with the highest unemployment numbers. All but one of the state’s 95 counties experienced lower unemployment in July, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Work…

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The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division is warning taxpayers about Child Tax Credit-related scams, which criminals may use to steal money and personal information.

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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that Tennessee’s 48-hour waiting period for abortions is constitutional. The Court’s ruling reverses the district court’s decision in Bristol Regional Women’s Center v. Slatery.

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Grundy County students received backpacks from the first lady of Tennessee last Thursday at the annual Back-to-School Bash at Grundy County High School. This year’s event was well-attended, due in part to the first lady of Tennessee Maria Lee’s presence.

The Tennessee Department of Education announced last week the approval of 29 new virtual schools for the 2021-22 school year, bringing the total number of virtual schools operating across the state to fifty-seven. Marion County schools is among the state’s districts offering virtual instruct…

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The Tennessee Department of Education announced last week the approval of 29 new virtual schools for the 2021-22 school year, bringing the total number of virtual schools operating across the state to fifty-seven. Marion County schools is among the state’s districts offering virtual instruct…

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Ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office urges Tennesseans to consider the financial and physical risks that can arise from fireworks-related mishaps.

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In order to celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July, Tennessee State Park are inviting visitors to share their park experiences online. The project is part of a variety of events tied to the month-long initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association.

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The redrawing of congressional and state legislative districts every 10 years can make and break political careers, providing new opportunities for some and placing brick walls in front of others.

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Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are warning the public about a new phone scam going around involving someone pretending to be a member of a human trafficking task force.

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The Tennessee Department of Health has launched a new set of resources available for families who have children and youth with special health care needs. TDH has created an Emergency Alert Decal for families to provide visual aids to emergency personnel to alert them of special needs childre…

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In cooperation with End Slavery Tennessee (ESTN), the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners is raising awareness among Tennessee beauty industry professionals to spot the signs of suspected human trafficking in order to stop this scourge of society.

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The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee are seeking the public’s help in finding this missing 13-year-old girl.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he said will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health.

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Renters struggling with making payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for assistance through the Tennessee Housing Development Agency for help paying their rent.

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The quarantine that has left the elderly on lockdown for nearly a year has been lifted by the state after the residents of Tennessee’s nursing homes have been given opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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State Sen. Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma) introduced and then pulled legislation that would eliminate the early voting period and un-digitize the voting process for all Tennesseans.

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Students needing to finish and submit their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) have only a few weeks left before the March 1 deadline. The countdown is on.