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Tennessee Sees Dramatic Drop in 2026 Memorial Day Traffic Fatalities as Drivers Slow Down and Buckle Up
The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 Memorial…
Payroll employment increases by 172,000 in May; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was…
TENNESSEE POWERS UP WITH FIRST-IN-THE-NATION FUSION REGULATIONS STARTING JUNE 9
Tennessee will become the first state in the nation with its own regulatory framework for…
Tennessee Sees Dramatic Drop in 2026 Memorial Day Traffic Fatalities as Drivers Slow Down and Buckle Up
The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday…
Payroll employment increases by 172,000 in May; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at…
TENNESSEE POWERS UP WITH FIRST-IN-THE-NATION FUSION REGULATIONS STARTING JUNE 9
Tennessee will become the first state in the nation with its own regulatory framework for nuclear fusion…
U.S. Overdose Deaths Decrease for Third Consecutive Year in 2025
Provisional data from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate there were an estimated 69,973 drug…
Almost a Third of U.S. Adults and Children Have at Least One Allergy
Approximately, 3 in 10 U.S. adults and children reported having a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food…
HHS Issues Update On Title 42 Order – Temporarily Limits Entry of Specific People To Help Stop Spread Of Dangerous Diseases
As of May 22, 2026, HHS has issued an interim final rule revising the authority under…
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded enhanced public health entry screening for…
Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal…
Comptroller’s Office Recognizes a Record 15 Counties for Clean Audits
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower has announced that 15 Tennessee counties have earned a…
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Carson-Newman commencement celebrates Class …
Carson-Newman University held its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 1. During the event the University inducted five new members into the Robert Reedy…
Rescue 180 wins non-profit of the year in Je…
Jefferson County’s Substance Abuse Coalition, Rescue 180, was awarded Non‑Profit of the Year for 2025–26. “We proudly honor Rev. Debra Shultz and Rescue 180,…
Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds…
New groundbreaking research – the largest dataset ever conducted on shared book reading – reaffirms that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library significantly strengthens early literacy…
Williams honored by Rescue 180 with Courage …
A special event was held at the Rescue 180 Crisis Center to provide great food and fellowship, and to give honor where honor is…
Carson-Newman nursing graduates celebrate 10…
In their first attempt, 100% of Carson-Newman University’s 2025 nursing graduates passed National Council Licensing Examinations (NCLEX). The test, a mandatory examination for licensure…
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Carson-Newman commencement celebrates Class of 2026, Robert Reedy Bryan Society inductees
Carson-Newman University held its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 1. During the event the University inducted five new members into the Robert…
Rescue 180 wins non-profit of the year in Jefferson County
Jefferson County’s Substance Abuse Coalition, Rescue 180, was awarded Non‑Profit of the Year for 2025–26. “We proudly honor Rev. Debra Shultz and Rescue…
Largest-Ever Shared Book Reading Study Finds Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Dramatically Improves Early Literacy for Children in Five Countries
New groundbreaking research – the largest dataset ever conducted on shared book reading – reaffirms that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library significantly strengthens early…
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The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated only one traffic fatality statewide during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday travel period, according to preliminary results. This is a significant decrease from…
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains…
Tennessee will become the first state in the nation with its own regulatory framework for nuclear fusion machines June 9, marking yet another major milestone as the global epicenter…
Provisional data from CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate there were an estimated 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2025—a decrease of almost 14%…
Almost a Third of U.S. Adults and Children Have at Least One Allergy
HHS Issues Update On Title 42 Order – Temporarily Limits Entry of Specific People To Help Stop Spread Of Dangerous Diseases
Enhanced Ebola Airport Screening Expands to Atlanta
Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
Comptroller’s Office Recognizes a Record 15 Counties for Clean Audits
Gov. Lee, General Assembly Invest in Tennessee Agriculture Through 2026–2027 Budget
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Millennial A.E. After Empire – They Own Your Words – The DEATH of Free Speech!
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VITAL POLICY – Senator Jessie Seal Urges Support for SB 1080, Potentially Over Six Million Dollars of Additional Revenue for District Eight
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Jane Chambers Honored for Ten Years of Dedicated Service by President General Pamela Rouse Wright, NSDAR
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Williams honored by Rescue 180 with Courage Award
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (“KIDS Act”), H.R. 7757, arguing the…
Gov. Lee, General Assembly Invest in Tennessee Agriculture Through 2026–2027 Budget
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture recognizes Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly for significant investments in agriculture included in the 2026–2027 state budget. The approved budget…
Tennessee Secures Final Victory Against Biden Administration’s Title IX Gender Ideology Rules
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that interest groups have officially dropped their appeal of Tennessee’s landmark Title IX victory, cementing a nationwide win for common sense,…
Comptroller Review Finds Tennessee Reconnect Enrollment Declining, but Participants See Positive Outcomes
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) has released a new evaluation of the Tennessee Reconnect Grant, providing an updated look at how the state’s…
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Election Time In Jefferson County Tennessee – Interview with Nathan Bugg, Administrator of Elections
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Debunking More Myths – VideoCast with Jefferson County Commission Chairman, Jimmy Carmichael
Debunking Social Media Myths: Jefferson County Commission Chairman Sets the Record Straight
Debunking Myths & Exploring Public Funds – Interview with Dandridge Town Administrator, Chris Shockley
Director of Schools – A look at Jefferson County Schools
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PUBLIC NOTICE – PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS TO SERVICE NON-PROFIT AND CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
PUBLIC NOTICE – JEFFERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2027
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JEFFERSON COUNTY PROPOSED 2026-2027 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND COUNTY / SCHOOL BUDGETS
PUBLIC NOTICE – The City Council Of Jefferson City, Tennessee Special Called Session and Regular Work Session, June 16, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE – City Of Baneberry, TN Public Hearing, June 8, 2026 – An Ordinance of the City of Baneberry, TN Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2026, and Ending June 30, 2027
PUBLIC NOTICE – BUDGET COMMITTEE PRESENTS BUDGET FOR CONSIDERATION FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
PUBLIC NOTICE – PROPOSED APPROPRIATIONS TO SERVICE NON-PROFIT AND CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027
PUBLIC NOTICE – JEFFERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 2027
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JEFFERSON COUNTY PROPOSED 2026-2027 PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND COUNTY / SCHOOL BUDGETS
Agriculture News View all
Pick Tennessee Products Unveils New Website to Better Connect Consumers with Local Producers
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the launch of an updated Pick Tennessee Products website, offering…
Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee reported 2023 results and announces stock valuations to shareholders
Cost Share Funding Available for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses
Apply Now for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants
New Cost Share for Agricultural and Forestry Businesses Announced
Farmers Can Buy More Tax Free in 2023
Farmers Market Week: Buy Local During Peak Produce Season
State Veterinarian Alerts Horse Owners to Cases of Potomac Horse Fever in Tennessee
Disease Affecting Cattle Detected in Tennessee
Agribusinesses Can Apply for Ag Enterprise Fund Cost Shares
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Payroll employment increases by 172,000 in May; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at…
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in March
PPI Beats Analysts Expectations – PPI for final demand advances 0.5% in March; goods rise 1.6%, services unchanged
Payroll employment increases by 178,000 in March; unemployment rate changes little at 4.3%
CPI for all items rises 0.3% in February; Shelter Up
U.S. Consumer Price Index Comes In At Increased 0.3 Percent
Record Holiday Spending and Consumer Turnout Underscore Rising Confidence in Trump Economy
Seasonal Changes Impact County Unemployment Rates
Both payroll employment (+73,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in July
Tennessee State Parks Have $1.9 Billion Impact on State Economy
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NASA Welcomes Record-Setting Artemis II Moonfarers Back to Earth
The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back…