Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the Small Business Administration Reinforce Small Business Participation in Federal Contracting
Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy and other members of the FAR Council, in close consultation with the Small Business Administration (SBA), released streamlined regulatory coverage on small business contracting. Small businesses are the cornerstone of the U.S. economy. The nation’s 34 million small businesses now account for well over 40 […]
Op-Ed: Douglas Lake’s Comeback — A Story of Resilience, Trust and Community
Douglas Lake has always been more than a reservoir. For many, it’s a livelihood. For others, it’s relaxation and treasured family memories. For all of us, it’s a place of connection, recreation and renewal. When Tropical Storm Helene swept through last fall, it changed everything and altered lives. In just a few days, the lake […]
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.6%
Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady last month at 3.6%, seven-tenths of a 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 in August was unchanged from the previous month. The rate was also 3.6% in August 2024. Tennessee’s unemployment […]
Tennessee Attorney General Joins Federal Crackdown on Ticket Scalping Schemes by Ticketmaster and Live Nation
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of six other state attorneys general in a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent entity, Live Nation Entertainment, over their alleged ticket scalping scheme that has locked out fans and driven up prices. The lawsuit, filed in the Central District […]
TDOE Announces Successful Implementation of Education Freedom Scholarship Program
More than 42,000 applications received from Tennessee families All 20,000 available seats reserved Scholarships awarded to students in 86 of Tennessee’s 95 counties Participating students enrolled at 220 of 241 eligible schools across the state Nashville, TN— Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced remarkable results from the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program’s inaugural year. Tennessee’s first-ever […]
TWRA Highlights Gov. Bill Lee’s Hunting and Fishing Day Proclamation as Archery Season Approaches for Deer and Turkey
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is highlighting Gov. Bill Lee’s proclamation recognizing National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD), which is observed on Saturday, Sept. 27. NHFD also coincides with the launch of the statewide fall archery season for deer and the fall archery season for turkey in select counties. Check the 2025-26 Tennessee Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping […]
New Federal Law Updates SNAP Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) today announced updates to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) following the passage of HR 1 in July 2025. Upon implementation, the work requirements for the SNAP Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) will require customers to follow certain work rules to maintain SNAP […]
Millennial A.E. After Empire – The Allowance of Evil
Millennial A.E. Year 0001 A.E., Week Two: The Allowance of Evil It’s officially week two of our new calendar, and we are still collectively reeling from a deluge of violence. With the assassination of Charlie Kirk still fresh on the mind, and with the sociopaths online still celebrating, it’s easy to forget that plenty […]
Carson-Newman presents Reagan with 2025 Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award
Carson-Newman University presented Dr. Don Reagan with the 2025 Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award. The recognition came during the University’s Fall Convocation. Joining Carson-Newman’s faculty in 2023, Regan serves as assistant professor of exercise science. He is also a performance physical therapist for the University’s Athletics Department. Prior to arriving at Mossy Creek, he was […]
Tennessee Celebrates College Application & Exploration Month with Fee Waivers
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) wants you to know that many colleges and universities across the state are waiving application fees for students who apply during the month of September! As part of Tennessee College Application and Exploration Month, over 40 Tennessee colleges and universities are offering fee waivers to help students take the first […]
HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE IN WHITE-TAILED DEER CONFIRMED IN EIGHT COUNTIES
White-tailed deer populations in portions of Middle and West Tennessee are currently experiencing an increase in hemorrhagic disease (HD) activity based on TWRA monitoring efforts. HD is a naturally occurring disease in deer, typical of southeastern states, that can be caused by epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) and bluetongue (BT) viruses. These viruses are transmitted by […]
Tennova Healthcare – Jefferson Memorial Hospital Awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission
Jefferson Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for the Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification. Jefferson Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on May 30th, 2025. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including adherence to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, staff training […]
Millennial A.E. After Empire – The Post Announces New Column
Millennial A.E. After Empire It’s been a long time since I’ve written on the state of things. Given the progression of the Culture War, which I now think deserves capital letters, it seemed fitting to give a Millennial perspective on things. I do this for two reasons. First, most of […]
Andrew Farmer: The spirit of “We the people” is alive and well in Tennessee
For nearly two and a half centuries, the United States Constitution has stood as the cornerstone of our Republic. It has guided our nation, protected liberty, restrained government and ensured that power remains in the hands of the people where it belongs. Each year, our nation observes Constitution Week during the week of Sept. 17 […]
JEFFERSON COUNTY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF TEXTMYGOV MESSAGING SERVICE SEPTEMBER 22
Jefferson County is excited to announce the launch of TextMyGov, a convenient text messaging service that allows residents to receive important notifications and quickly access county information. The service will officially go live on September 22, 2025. As part of the rollout, some residents may receive a welcome text message from the number 80946, introducing the system. Participation […]
Tennessee Kicks Off College Application & Exploration Month
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging high school seniors to take a key step in September by applying for the Tennessee Promise scholarship during TN College Application & Exploration Month. All month long, Tennessee schools will be celebrating TN College Application & Exploration Month, a statewide initiative that builds excitement and knowledge around the college-going […]
