The end of seasonal holiday jobs in January can be counted as one of the contributing factors that led to higher county unemployment rates across Tennessee for the month. While statewide unemployment numbers are adjusted to consider the impacts of seasonal labor, county unemployment rates ar…
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.
In-N-Out Burger will invest $125.5 million, create more than 275 new jobs in Williamson County
International Fraud Awareness Week kicks off November 13, 2022 worldwide
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…
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.
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.
The Tennessee Department of Health announced last month that they received a $5 million competitive federal grant to fund community and clinical programs that improve Tennessee’s maternal health outcomes.
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…
The three-digit, nationwide phone number connects people with help and support during a mental health, substance use or suicide crisis.
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…
Secretary Hargett encourages Tennesseans to register to vote
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…
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.
State will evaluate school security and use of resources, encourage parents to engage
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…
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.
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.
Domestic violence is a national life-threatening crisis that destroys lives and families. The effects of domestic violence are especially devastating in Tennessee as nearly half of all crimes are domestic violence related, figures show.
Looking for a career in law enforcement? The Tennessee Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for its January 2022 Trooper Cadet Class. Learn more here.
Grundy County is one of 54 Tennessee counties to be awarded a ThreeStar grant from the Department of Economic and Community Development.
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…
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…
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.
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.
Tennessee ranks among the bottom half of all states when it comes to child wellbeing, according to the latest information from Kids Count.
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.
The state of Tennessee’s newest gun law officially goes into effect today, July 1.
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.
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…
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.
The free At-Home Decodable Book Series is available for students in kindergarten, first and second grades.
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.
All adult Tennesseans will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as April 5, according to Gov. Bill Lee.
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.
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.
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.
If you need to travel on I-24 near mile marker 163 in Marion County, be aware that there will be lane closures for the next month. Read more here.
Gov. Bill Lee has authorized a limited state of emergency to continue through April 28 with his signing of Executive Orders 77, 78 and 79.
Grundy County is among the counties moving into Phase 1c on Monday.
Feb. 28 to March 6 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
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.
The marketplaces for health care coverage have reopened, officials from the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announced.
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.
Gov. Bill Lee has lifted the attendance restrictions on sporting events contained in a previous executive order.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is seeking public input on a state plan that will outline recreation, parks and conservation priorities for the next decade.
February brought a welcome relief to high school sports fans, as Gov. Bill Lee lifted the attendance restrictions on sporting events contained in a previous executive order.
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