TDOE Releases 2023-24 Education Savings Account (ESA) Report
The Tennessee Department of Education announced significant gains in participation and academic outcomes for the state’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program, reflecting a growing demand for educational choice and flexibility. The release of the 2023-24 Tennessee Education Savings Account (ESA) report highlights the second year of the program in operation. The ESA program allows students who […]
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for eight Tennessee counties. These counties were impacted by severe rainfall and flash flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene as declared in the Federal Disaster Declaration FEMA DR-4832. The deadline for applications […]
Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for December 19, 2024 – January 1, 2025
ANDERSON COUNTY, SR 62 between SR 61 and Union Valley Road: Motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures nightly between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning through this construction project. Motorists should be alert for workers present and use extreme caution in this area. BLOUNT COUNTY, I-140 East and […]
TDOT Updates Strategic Highway Safety Plan
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and its safety partners have signed a new Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) for Tennessee committing to reducing serious injuries and deaths on roadways. The goal of the SHSP is to take a proactive approach towards zero deaths. Updated every four years, the 2025-2029 plan includes the first Vulnerable Road User (VRU) […]
TN AG Division of Consumer Affairs Warns Tennesseans of Website Scammers Posing as Dealerships
The Office of the Tennessee Attorney General urges consumers to be aware of scam websites posing as classic car and heavy equipment dealerships. Even though scammers answer the phones, send videos, and even fake business licenses, consumers will be swindled out of their money if they fall for these scams. Leo’s Luxury Motors claimed to […]
TDOT Launches Make Travel Bright Safety Sign Contest
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is excited to announce a contest to see who can come up with the best holiday travel safety message for the Dynamic Message Signs you see on the interstates. The contest gives Tennessee motorists a chance to help the department raise awareness about various safety issues and save lives. […]
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Reminder of National VSAFE Website to Protect Veterans from Scams
As Veterans Day approaches, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office wants to ensure that Volunteer State veterans are aware of VSAFE.gov and1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233). VSAFE is a one-stop shop that informs the military community of typical fraud schemes, offers tools to protect themselves, and provides an outlet for reporting and recovery. The website and call center combine resources from […]
Federal Assistance Deadline Extended for Individuals Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Gov. Bill Lee has announced an extension of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance (IA) program application deadline for Tennessee residents affected by Tropical Storm Helene. Survivors now have until Tuesday, January 7, 2025, to apply for federal disaster assistance. “As communities in East Tennessee continue the rebuilding process, we remain focused on […]
Department of Safety and Homeland Security Reminds Tennesseans of REAL ID Deadline Six Months From Today
The REAL ID Act of 2005, which requires anyone 18 years old or older to have a REAL ID or other federally issued photo ID, such as a passport, to enter certain Federal buildings, military bases and nuclear power plants or board commercial flights within the United States, will go into effect on May 7, […]
One Week Left to Vote Early Ahead of Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today reminded all registered Tennessee voters they have one more week to utilize the flexibility and convenience of the early voting period to cast a ballot ahead of the Nov. 5 State and Federal General Election. Through the first six days, almost one million Tennesseans have already cast their ballot […]
Public Comment Period Open for December Rulemaking Hearing
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is accepting public comments on regulations governing license and permit fees, boating certificates, migratory bird hunting, refuges, wildlife management areas, and public hunting areas. Written comments will be accepted through the Public Comment Opportunity section of the Agency’s website here through Nov. 30, 2024. The rules are posted for viewing on the […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Remains Well Below U.S. Rate
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate increased slightly last month but is still nearly 1 full percentage point below the national rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.2% in September, up one-tenth of a percentage point over the previous month. The state […]
Gov. Lee Announces Helene Emergency Assistance Loans (HEAL) Program
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee unveiled the Helene Emergency Assistance Loans (HEAL) Program, a $100 million fund to directly serve the health and wellbeing of Tennesseans in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Counties eligible for assistance include Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington. “Hurricane Helene was an unprecedented […]
Winfield Dunn, 43rd Governor of Tennessee, Passes Away
At the Dunn family’s request, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office shared that Governor Winfield Dunn passed away peacefully this afternoon, surrounded by family. He was 97 years old. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, on July 1, 1927, Dunn enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and subsequently served as a reserve lieutenant in the […]
Tennessee Launches New Direct Hay Report to Support Local Farmers
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), in collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, is excited to announce the launch of a new Tennessee Direct Hay Report. This tool will provide comprehensive insights into hay pricing and trends across the state, helping Tennessee’s farmers and producers make informed decisions. “For farmers, the Direct Hay Report […]
