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Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Scales Support to Meet Need During Shutdown

Effective immediately, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee has activated its emergency plan in response to growing nutrition access needs throughout our…

Carson-Newman Serve Day leads over 600 students to help others across region

Carson-Newman Serve Day leads over 600 students to help others across region

More than 600 Carson-Newman students gathered together for the University’s annual Serve Day. Despite rainy conditions, the Sept. 24 event led members of…

Op-Ed: Douglas Lake’s Comeback — A Story of Resilience, Trust and Community

Op-Ed: Douglas Lake’s Comeback — A Story of Resilience, Trust and Community

Douglas Lake has always been more than a reservoir. For many, it’s a livelihood. For others, it’s relaxation and treasured family memories. For…

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Released by Governors Office: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee provided more information on statewide resources available to Tennesseans impacted by the Democrat-led federal government shutdown. The Governor announced…

Kids love Halloween. The holiday sparks spooky thrills and creativity—when children and teens can dress up and pretend. For many, it’s a time to celebrate with friends and…

Tennessee Department of Education (department) announced the 2024-25 statewide graduation rate is 92.3 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2023-24 school year at 92.1 percent. “Year-over-year gains in the statewide graduation rate exemplify Tennessee’s commitment to ensuring students across the state make it to the graduation…

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging all high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship before the November 3 deadline. Tennessee Promise is a last-dollar scholarship,…

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Gov. Lee Announces Resources for Tennesseans Impacted by Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown

Released by Governors Office: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee provided more information on statewide resources available to Tennesseans impacted by the Democrat-led federal government shutdown. The Governor announced…

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett Protecting the Vote in Tennessee: Uses Enhanced SAVE Program to Identify Ineligible Voters

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett Protecting the Vote in Tennessee: Uses Enhanced SAVE Program to Identify Ineligible Voters

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today announced that his office has referred the names of 42 individuals identified as potential non‑U.S. Citizens who voted to the Federal…

Early Detection is the Best Protection Against Breast & Lung Cancer

Early Detection is the Best Protection Against Breast & Lung Cancer

This October and November, the Tennessee Department of Health is promoting breast and lung cancer awareness with the annual Pink & Pearl Campaign. The campaign combines the pink…

Gov. Lee Warns SNAP Customers to Expect Lapse in Benefits Due to Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown

Gov. Lee Warns SNAP Customers to Expect Lapse in Benefits Due to Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee warned Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers to expect a lapse in benefits on their cards beginning November 1, because Congressional Democrats have not…