Tennessee Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Education Savings Account Program (ESA)
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III issued the following statement following the Tennessee Supreme Court’s ruling on the Education Savings Account Pilot Program: “The Education Savings Account program (ESA) has always been about helping Tennessee students-giving eligible families a choice in education, an opportunity they currently do not have. It challenged the status quo- a […]
College-Going Rate Decline Requires a Call to Action for Postsecondary Access and Completion Efforts in Tennessee
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today released the inaugural state college-going status report, College Going and the Class of 2021. The report examines the annual college-going rate and explores student aspirations and plans for after high school graduation. The new college-going rate, the portion of Tennessee public high school graduates who enrolled in postsecondary education […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Nine New Site Development Grant Recipients
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today nine new Site Development Grants, totaling approximately $7.6 million. The grants are designed to help communities achieve Select Tennessee site certification and prepare industrial sites for economic development projects. The funding helps communities invest in infrastructure and engineering improvements […]
Tennessee State Parks Host National Trails Day Hikes Saturday, June 4
Tennessee State Parks will celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4 with free guided hikes at all 56 state parks. The events come as National Trails Day celebrates its 30th anniversary and Tennessee State Parks celebrate their 85th anniversary. One of the parks, Radnor Lake State Park, will hold a kickoff night hike on […]
AEC Works to Meet Transformer Shortage During Unprecedented Demand
Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) along with other utilities across the country, are getting low on overhead distribution transformers. These transformers decrease voltage traveling through power lines to a level that is suited for residential and commercial use and are essential for homes and businesses powered by electricity. According to AEC General Manager, Greg Williams, “We […]
How to Grill Safely
What You Need to Know When handling raw meat, chicken, and seafood Separate it from other food Refrigerate it before grilling Wash your hands before and after handling it Make sure its juices do not touch other food, utensils, and surfaces Use a food thermometer to ensure it is cooked to a safe temperature Refrigerate […]
Voluntary Recall of Select Jif® Products Sold in the U.S. for Potential Salmonella Contamination
The J. M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Jif® peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting […]
No Road Construction Delays for Memorial Day Travelers
Road Construction will not delay motorists as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, May 27 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel […]
Mental Health Month 2022: Overcoming Isolation and Finding Connection
“We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness.” As I recently read those words about one of the best singer-songwriters in my lifetime, I was struck by how many people are struggling with untreated mental illness across our great state and how many families have experienced a similar tragic loss of life. […]
Starliner Launches to Space Station on Uncrewed Flight Test for NASA
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner is in orbit, heading for the International Space Station following launch Thursday of the next-generation spacecraft on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on a mission designed to test the end-to-end capabilities of the crew-capable system as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Starliner lifted off on NASA’s Boeing Orbital […]
2022 National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is participating in the 2022 National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27. The annual event promotes safe activity and the wear of life jackets as the summer boating season kicks off. National Safe Boating Week is annually held the week prior to Memorial Day weekend. Boating partners across the United States […]
How social media posts could affect credit scores
What does your SAT score mean for your ability to pay off a car loan? What does your Facebook feed say about your chances of landing a mortgage? And, what does your propensity for snacking on road trips mean for your credit score? The answers: More than you think. Traditional credit scoring is based on a […]
Growing Number of Tennessee Seniors Will Increase Demand for State Services
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has released an updated version of its report on Senior Long-Term Care in Tennessee. The report indicates the number of Tennessee seniors age 60 and over is expected to increase by 30% from 1.6 million in 2020 to 2.1 million in 2040. The number of those age 80 and over in […]
