Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun: From Sunscreen to Sunglasses
Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather. Why? Sun exposure can cause sunburn, skin aging (such as skin spots, wrinkles, or “leathery skin”), eye damage, and skin cancer, the most common of all cancers. Skin cancer is on the rise […]
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather!
High temperatures kill hundreds of people every year. Heat-related deaths and illness are preventable, yet more than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States. Take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated, and keep informed. Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your […]
National poll: Some parents skip steps to minimize firework risks to kids
As communities prepare for Fourth of July festivities, some parents may be overlooking burn and injury risks for children, a new national poll suggests. Fireworks and sparklers are often part of the season’s celebrations, with over half of parents polled reporting that someone in their family or neighborhood have set off fireworks in the past […]
Sharks may be closer to the city than you think, new study finds
The world’s coastlines are rapidly urbanizing, but how this increased human presence may impact species living in the ocean is not fully understood. In a new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, researchers tracked the movements of three shark species, bull, nurse and great […]
AG Slatery Disputes Federal Directive to Withhold Nutrition Assistance for Schools, Programs that Don’t Adhere to New ‘Gender Identity’, ‘Sexual Orientation’ Policy
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III is leading a coalition of 26 state attorneys general calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new guidance on sex discrimination for schools and programs that receive federal nutritional assistance. The attorneys general say recent guidance from the USDA imposes new—and unlawful—regulatory measures […]
Wild Turkey Observation Turkey Survey Underway
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is inviting the public to take part in the Agency’s wild turkey summer observational survey. The new public survey is launching this year and will be an annual opportunity. The survey is currently underway and will continue through Aug 31. Agency staff and cooperators have conducted this survey annually since […]
Agribusinesses Can Apply for Ag Enterprise Fund Cost Shares
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting applications from agricultural, food, and forestry businesses to receive cost-share funding through its Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) program. AEF grants are awarded to agricultural businesses in Tennessee that demonstrate a potential for impact on local farm income, access to markets, increased capacity, or agricultural innovation. The program […]
Tennessee State Parks Host Tennessee Promise Service Events
Tennessee State Parks will offer volunteer work events at 39 parks across the state on Saturday, June 25 for Tennessee Promise scholars to fulfill their community service hours. Radnor Lake State Park will have an event Friday, June 17 and another on Friday, June 24. Details for all the parks involved can be found online at […]
Tennessee Unemployment Inches Up Slightly from Historic Low
NASHVILLE – Preliminary data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) indicated Tennessee’s unemployment rate for May 2022 increased slightly from April’s record-breaking number. The seasonally adjusted statewide rate for the month was 3.3%, 0.1 of a percentage point higher than the previous month’s revised figure. The state’s civilian workforce also grew in May […]
DANDRIDGE JUNE JUBILEE 2022 THIS SATURDAY
June Jubilee is coming to the streets of the Historic Town Square in downtown Dandridge on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The county’s largest and oldest street festival will kick off at 10 am Saturday morning with food, music and vendors galore! June Jubilee is a family friendly event and there is something for everyone to […]
Tennessee’s 2022 Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 11
Tennessee’s 2022 Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 11 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport to celebrate fishing […]
State Fee Waived on Vehicle Registrations Starting July 1
Under a new state law, the Tennessee General Assembly has waived state registration fees for Class A and Class B motor vehicles, for renewals after July 1, 2022 and before June 30, 2023. Class A includes motorcycles and autocycles and Class B includes passenger motor vehicles and motor homes. The state portion of the fee […]
VITAL POLICY – Tennessee General Assembly Rejects Economic Liberty for Food Truck Operators
A bill aimed at preventing cities and counties from imposing harsh fees and regulations on food truck operators was rejected by the House Health Committee during the 2022 legislative session. Sponsor Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) stated that the bill was about protecting the “purest form of American capitalism”. Food trucks represent “mom and pop” businesses […]
Fish and Wildlife Commission Sets Hunting and Trapping Seasons
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commissions have set the state’s hunting and trapping seasons for 2022-23. The Commission established the regulations at its June 2-3 meeting held at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Region II Ray Bell Building. Complete hunting seasons dates and regulations will be available on the website (www.twra.org), TWRA App, and in […]
Gov. Lee Issues Executive Order to Enhance School Safety
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will sign an executive order directing accountability measures for school safety and an evaluation of training for Tennessee law enforcement. The order also establishes additional resources to support parents, teachers and law enforcement in improving school security practices. “Parents need to have full confidence that their children are safe at […]
