AG Slatery Reaches $5 Million Multistate Settlement with Community Health Systems
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III, along with the Attorneys General of 27 other States, announced a settlement with Tennessee-based CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., and its subsidiary, CHSPSC LLC. This judgment resolves an investigation of a data breach which impacted approximately 6.1 million patients, including nearly 450,000 in Tennessee. CHS owned, leased, or operated […]
Debris Burn Permits Required Beginning Oct. 15
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is observing National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4 – 10 by reminding citizens to follow simple safety practices to prevent wildfires and obtain a debris burn permit for leaf and brush piles. The official start of wildfire season in Tennessee is Oct. 15. “With the recent and […]
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues 2020-21 Recommendations on Preventing Influenza
As researchers race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, there is already a safe, effective way to – protect children from another common and unpredictable infection – influenza — which can cause severe illness and death. This fall, pediatricians recommend that it is more important than ever for everyone over 6 months old to be […]
Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group Issues Updated Guidance for Businesses Under Tennessee Pledge
In accordance with the current scientific understanding of COVID-19, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group issued updated guidance today for businesses and other activities under the Tennessee Pledge. The updates follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and maintain emphasis on key preventative measures such as mask wearing, social distancing and frequent disinfection. The update […]
President Trump proclaims ‘Made in America’ Week!
President Trump returns to the White House from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | October 5, 2020 Each year, President Trump welcomes businesses to the White House from every American state to display their goods at the Made in America Showcase. “Buy American, Hire American” is more than a motto for President Trump. It is the […]
Tennessee Court of Appeals Decision School Vouchers (ESA’S) Unconstitutional
By David Seal Background Education Savings Accounts (ESA’s), more commonly known as school vouchers, became law in Tennessee during the 2019 legislative session. Tennessee is one of a handful of states to enact law giving parents school choice, providing an option for their students to escape failing schools. In doing so, the state would issue […]
GOP Chairman Jeremy Faison meets with President Donald Trump
Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Sept. 23. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, at t he White House on Sept. 23. Tennessee House Republican Caucus Chairman Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, got the opportunity of a […]
Deadline for Small Business Relief Extended Until Sept. 30
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a 5-day extension for eligible small businesses to certify for the Tennessee Business Relief Program (TBRP). “We want to ensure this relief makes it to as many small businesses as possible who are hurting from the impacts of the pandemic,” said Gov. Lee. “I encourage every eligible business to […]
Happy Fall !
Fall is finally here as today marks the autumnal equinox! On Tuesday, September 22, day and night are exactly the same length. At 9:30 AM, the sun is directly above the equator and marks the beginning of fall.As the blazing sun gives way to a cool breeze, it is time to start gathering pumpkins and planning that long […]
County Boards Elect Officers
The Jefferson County Commission, Jefferson County Budget Committee and Jefferson County School Board recently elected officers to hold various positions of service to the citizens. Commissioners elected Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts to the position of Chair of the County Commission. Commissioners Kesterson, Douglas and Scarlett will serve respectively as Chair Pro Temp, Chaplin and […]
Trump Administration Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Strategy
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Defense (DoD) today released two documents outlining the Trump Administration’s detailed strategy to deliver safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses to the American people as quickly and reliably as possible. The documents, developed by HHS in coordination with DoD and the Centers for […]
Tennesseans Can Honor a Service Member with Their Vote
The Secretary of State’s Honor Vote Program allows Tennesseans to dedicate their vote in the upcoming election to a veteran or active duty member of the U.S. military. “As Americans, we have the right to select our leaders through free elections. Honor Vote is a small way that we can recognize and thank the men […]
Registration is Now Open for Tennessee’s 2020 Student Mock Election
The Secretary of State’s 2020 Student Mock Election gives Tennessee students a chance to make their voice heard in the upcoming election while learning about the electoral process. “The Student Mock Election gives students a hands-on opportunity to learn about how we, as Tennesseans, select our elected officials,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “We […]
Discovery of Human Remains, Park Closes Hazel Creek Trail and Backcountry Campsite 82
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have closed campsite 82 and a section of Hazel Creek Trail after rangers have discovered the remains of an out-of-state adult male at the campsite. On the afternoon of September 11, backpackers found an unoccupied tent at campsite 82. Shortly thereafter, the hikers discovered what appeared to be human […]
