Rep. Farmer Releases 2015 Legislative Survey
State Representative Andrew Farmer has released an online survey to gain input from 17th House District residents on several bills that have been prefiled for the 109th General Assembly. Rep. Farmer is seeking feedback from his constituents on bills and issues that will be at the forefront of the 109th General Assembly in 2015. Issues […]
TDOT Ready to Tackle Winter Weather
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow this season. Over the last several weeks, salt supplies have been replenished in all 95 counties, and crews have readied snow plows and brine trucks for the winter season. “Tennessee often sees the bulk of its winter weather in […]
Got Something Clever to Say About Highway Safety?
“Eyes on the Road & Head out of Your Apps”, “Buckle Up Y’all, It’s the Law”, and “Ho Ho Hold Your Calls”. Those are just a few of the overhead sign messages that have caught the attention ofTennessee motorists recently. Think you can come up with one better? For the first time, TDOT will offer […]
Haslam Names Candice McQueen Education Commissioner
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced that Dr. Candice McQueen, a teacher and dean at Lipscomb University in Nashville, will join his cabinet as commissioner of the Department of Education. McQueen, 40, currently serves on Lipscomb University’s executive leadership team as senior vice president, and as dean she oversees the College of Education as […]
$144,797.95 Stolen from Jefferson County Taxpayers
A special report from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury reveals that $144,797.95 was stolen from Jefferson County by a former employee of the Finance Office. The Comptroller’s Office coordinated its investigation with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Teresa Crusenberry used county funds to pay her personal credit cards and other vendor accounts. Auditors found […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison, Department Of Transportation Update Constituents On Federal Highway Trust Fund
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) joined with the Tennessee Department of Transportation earlier this week to give an update on the current status of the Federal Highway Trust Fund and its effect on community road projects across the state. According to the Department, federal funding for state transportation projects continues to move sluggishly, with revenues in […]
Early Voting in Tennessee Eclipses 200,000
More than 200,000 Tennesseans have taken advantage of the opportunity to vote early for the Nov. 4 elections. Others are encouraged to do so before the early voting period closes Oct. 30. Through the first seven days of early voting, 224,721 people across the state have taken advantage of the opportunity to cast their ballots early. People can […]
Governor’s Highway Safety Office Announces Teen Driver Safety Week
The Governor’s Highway Safety Office is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration October 19th– 25th to spread awareness about teen driver safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of 14 -18 year olds in the United States. In 2013, 39,140 crashes in Tennessee involved a driver age 20 or younger. Those […]
Representative Jeremy Faison Releases Easy To Understand Guide To November Constitutional Amendments
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) released an easy-to-understand guide this week to help clarify the four constitutional amendments that will appear on this year’s ballot in November. “When you go to vote this year, there will be four constitutional amendments on the ballot for Tennessee,” said Faison. “The below guide will briefly tell you what […]
200 + Employers Stand Ready to Hire Veterans at Paychecks For Patriots this Thursday
Tennessee employers statewide are gearing up for the third annual Paychecks for Patriots hiring event to link Tennessee military veterans seeking jobs to employers who need them. More than 200 employers are expected to be part of the veterans’ career fairs to take place Thursday, October 9, at 10 sites across the state. Again this […]
Treasurer Lillard Celebrates National College Savings Month by Announcing Scholarship Giveaways
A Tennessee program that allows people to set aside money for children’s college expenses was recently ranked among the nation’s best performing by a national advocacy group. Now, two lucky Tennessee families will join the program with account balances started by the state. At an event at Stewarts Creek Middle School in Smyrna on Friday, […]
Tennessee State Treasurer David Lillard Elected President of National Association of State Treasurers
Tennessee State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. has been elected by treasurers across the nation to serve as president of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST). NAST is the premier organization that provides advocacy and support for state treasurers and treasury staff throughout the United States and its territories. Treasurer Lillard is the first Tennessean […]
Celebrate National Voter Registration Month in September
According to information from the U.S. Census Bureau, about three out of 10 adults across our country who are eligible to vote aren’t registered. The good news is that there’s an easy remedy for that problem. That’s why Secretary of State Tre Hargett is calling on people across Tennessee to celebrate National Voter Registration Month […]
The Lowdown from the High Court: A Workshop on Tennessee Supreme Court Records Available at the State Library and Archives
Among the vast amount of information available at the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA), Tennessee Supreme Court records make up by far the largest single collection. With individual case files that sometimes include hundreds of pages and stretch over several generations, the entire collection takes up most of an entire floor of TSLA’s building. […]
New Business Start-Ups Increased During Second Quarter of 2014
More new businesses were launched last quarter than during the same period the year before – which may bode well for the state’s economy through the rest of the year. According to the Secretary of State’s quarterly report on business and economic indicators, new business filings were up 3.7 percent for the months of April, […]
Shop Tax-Free in Tennessee August 1-3, 2014
The Department of Revenue reminds Tennesseans they can buy certain items without paying sales tax August 1 through August 3. During these three days, Tennessee shoppers can save nearly 10 percent on clothing, school supplies and computers. “This holiday offers Tennesseans great savings on important back-to-school items, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of […]
