Panther Creek State Park Honored for Operational Excellence
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Panther Creek State Park in Hamblen County with the Excellence in Operations Award as part of the Tennessee State Parks annual Awards of Excellence. “The leadership at Panther Creek State Park has focused on strengthening its people, processes and preparedness, resulting in a well-operated park […]
Rep. Andrew Farmer applauds city of New Market for receiving parks and recreation grant
State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, is congratulating the city of New Market for receiving a $1,046,225 grant awarded through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Office of Outdoor Recreation. The funding was awarded through the Local Parks and Recreation Fund. The funding is part of more than $20 million in grant awards recently announced by […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) Meeting, September 11, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Members and residents of Jefferson County, TN, and to all other persons who might be interested, that the Jefferson County Industrial Development Board (IDB) will meet Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am at the Jefferson County Mayor’s Office Conference Room, 214 W. Main Street, Dandridge, TN […]
TDOT Announces No Lane Closures for Labor Day Holiday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state routes for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane-closure activities at noon on Friday, September 4, and resume at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the […]
Labor Day Holiday Final Major Weekend of Summer Boating Season
The final major weekend of the 2026 summer boating season is approaching with the upcoming Labor Day holiday, Sept. 5-7. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding all Tennesseans and its visitors to wear life jackets and boat safely and responsibly. The TWRA aims to ensure that everyone who visits the waterways has an enjoyable experience. […]
Tennessee Department of Health Announces 1st Recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program Grants
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) today announced the initial recipients of funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), providing awards to 53 innovative projects that strengthen healthcare access, improve health outcomes, and advance the long-term sustainability of rural healthcare systems across Tennessee. “Strong rural communities are essential to Tennessee’s continued success, and access to quality healthcare […]
SafeTN App Helps Protect Students as School Year Begins
As students across Tennessee head back to school, the Department of Safety and Homeland Security is encouraging families, educators, and community members to download and use the SafeTN app — a confidential reporting tool designed to help prevent school safety threats before they escalate. The SafeTN app allows users to quickly and anonymously submit concerns […]