Tennessee Attorney General Joins Federal Crackdown on Ticket Scalping Schemes by Ticketmaster and Live Nation
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of six other state attorneys general in a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent entity, Live Nation Entertainment, over their alleged ticket scalping scheme that has locked out fans and driven up prices. The lawsuit, filed in the Central District […]
TDOE Announces Successful Implementation of Education Freedom Scholarship Program
More than 42,000 applications received from Tennessee families All 20,000 available seats reserved Scholarships awarded to students in 86 of Tennessee’s 95 counties Participating students enrolled at 220 of 241 eligible schools across the state Nashville, TN— Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced remarkable results from the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program’s inaugural year. Tennessee’s first-ever […]
TWRA Highlights Gov. Bill Lee’s Hunting and Fishing Day Proclamation as Archery Season Approaches for Deer and Turkey
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is highlighting Gov. Bill Lee’s proclamation recognizing National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD), which is observed on Saturday, Sept. 27. NHFD also coincides with the launch of the statewide fall archery season for deer and the fall archery season for turkey in select counties. Check the 2025-26 Tennessee Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping […]
New Federal Law Updates SNAP Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) today announced updates to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) following the passage of HR 1 in July 2025. Upon implementation, the work requirements for the SNAP Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) will require customers to follow certain work rules to maintain SNAP […]
Tennessee Celebrates College Application & Exploration Month with Fee Waivers
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) wants you to know that many colleges and universities across the state are waiving application fees for students who apply during the month of September! As part of Tennessee College Application and Exploration Month, over 40 Tennessee colleges and universities are offering fee waivers to help students take the first […]
HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE IN WHITE-TAILED DEER CONFIRMED IN EIGHT COUNTIES
White-tailed deer populations in portions of Middle and West Tennessee are currently experiencing an increase in hemorrhagic disease (HD) activity based on TWRA monitoring efforts. HD is a naturally occurring disease in deer, typical of southeastern states, that can be caused by epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) and bluetongue (BT) viruses. These viruses are transmitted by […]
Millennial A.E. After Empire – The Post Announces New Column
Millennial A.E. After Empire It’s been a long time since I’ve written on the state of things. Given the progression of the Culture War, which I now think deserves capital letters, it seemed fitting to give a Millennial perspective on things. I do this for two reasons. First, most of […]
Andrew Farmer: The spirit of “We the people” is alive and well in Tennessee
For nearly two and a half centuries, the United States Constitution has stood as the cornerstone of our Republic. It has guided our nation, protected liberty, restrained government and ensured that power remains in the hands of the people where it belongs. Each year, our nation observes Constitution Week during the week of Sept. 17 […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF TEXTMYGOV MESSAGING SERVICE SEPTEMBER 22
Jefferson County is excited to announce the launch of TextMyGov, a convenient text messaging service that allows residents to receive important notifications and quickly access county information. The service will officially go live on September 22, 2025. As part of the rollout, some residents may receive a welcome text message from the number 80946, introducing the system. Participation […]
Tennessee Kicks Off College Application & Exploration Month
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging high school seniors to take a key step in September by applying for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during TN College Application & Exploration Month. All month long, Tennessee schools will be celebrating TN College Application & Exploration Month, a statewide initiative that builds excitement and knowledge around the college-going […]
Tennessee State Parks Installs Additional Colorblind Viewfinders
Tennessee State Parks today announced the number of parks with colorblind viewfinders is expanding to 12 to include T.O. Fuller State Park in Memphis and Roan Mountain State Park in Roan Mountain, making it possible for more visitors of all abilities to fully enjoy the beauty of the parks. The announcement comes at the start […]
Tourism in Jefferson County Generated $73.5 Million in Visitor Spending in 2024
Visitors to Jefferson County generated $73,525,570 in spending in 2024, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. While this represents a 6.4% decrease from 2023, local officials emphasize that the county’s tourism industry continues to play a critical role in the regional economy despite significant challenges. “Tourism has long […]
Justice Bivins Elected to Serve as Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has elected Justice Jeff Bivins to be the next Chief Justice of the Court. Justice Bivins was unanimously elected by the Court for a three-year term, effective September 1, 2025. This is the second time Justice Bivins will serve as Chief Justice. He previously served in the position from 2016-2021. Justice Bivins […]
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Announces $33.5 Million in Federal Grant Funds to Support Highway Safety Education and Enforcement Statewide
Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO), a division of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS), announced $33.5 million in federal grant funds to be distributed statewide from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2025–2026 federal fiscal year. To view the list of grant awards and recipients, visit http://bit.ly/3Hoifhz. “These grant […]
Grants Now Available for Wildfire Prevention & Community Education
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is accepting applications for the Hazard Mitigation and Community Education Grant Program until Oct. 14, 2025. Communities that have developed or are in the process of developing a Community Wildfire Prevention Plan (CWPP) will be eligible for funding to implement hazard mitigation assistance and education projects. […]
Tennessee Kicks Off College Application & Exploration Month
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging high school seniors to take a key step in September by applying for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during TN College Application & Exploration Month. All month long, Tennessee schools will be celebrating TN College Application & Exploration Month, a statewide initiative that builds excitement and knowledge around the college-going […]
