Tennessee Updating Legacy Commercial Driver License Records to Meet State Law and Executive Order
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is updating older Commercial Driver License records to comply with current federal and state requirements. Approximately 8,800 of Tennessee’s 150,000 CDL holders will receive a notice by mail requesting citizenship or lawful presence documentation that were not required when their licenses were originally issued. Federal rules require all CDL records to include proof of citizenship or lawful presence. Many long-standing CDL holders […]
Tennessee National Guard personnel company deploying to Middle East
Approximately 20 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 105th Personnel Company departed Nashville on the first leg of a year-long deployment to the Middle East, January 8. The 105th, which is headquartered in Nashville, is a personnel unit comprised of National Guardsmen who are trained human resources specialists that provide essential administrative services and […]
Jefferson County Schools Governor’s Pre-K Programs
Jefferson County Schools offers “free” preschool programs at 7 elementary schools in the county. All elementary schools, except Dandridge, offer PreK. Our quality PreK programs serve 20 children at each site and meet 5 days a week for 6 hours each day. Transportation is not provided. Student Eligibility: Placement in Prek is as follows: Students […]
Influenza Activity on the Rise in Tennessee
Influenza (flu) activity is currently increasing, and it’s important to consider getting a flu shot to protect yourself and those around you. Tennessee typically sees the highest number of seasonal flu cases in January and February each year. ‘’If you haven’t received your annual flu shot, consider doing so now as flu activity is rapidly increasing,’’ said Tennessee […]
CDC Acts on Presidential Memorandum to Update Childhood Immunization Schedule
Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Jim O’Neill, in his role as Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), today signed a decision memorandum* accepting recommendations from a comprehensive scientific assessment of U.S. childhood immunization practices, following a directive from President Trump to review international best practices from peer, developed countries. On December 5, […]
Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Cracks Down on Illegal Online Sweepstake Casinos
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that his office has successfully halted the operation of multiple illegal online sweepstakes casinos in Tennessee. This action is part of the Attorney General’s ongoing effort to protect Tennessee consumers from predatory and unregulated gambling operations. Online sweepstakes casinos typically allow participants to play traditional casino-style games like slot […]
Comptroller Report Finds Tennessee ESA Program Growing, Highlights Opportunities for Improvement
The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) has released its first evaluation of the state’s Education Savings Account (ESA) program, offering lawmakers and the public an in-depth look at participation, academic outcomes, program operations, and oversight following the program’s first three years of implementation. Created by the General Assembly […]
Tennessee 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
The Division of Accounts within the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has released its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. This report is prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles applicable to governments as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The ACFR includes financial statements for 66 […]
Tennessee Sees Significant Drop in Traffic Fatalities in 2025
Tennessee recorded a significant decline in traffic fatalities in 2025, with 147 fewer roadway deaths than the previous year, according to year end data released by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The Tennessee Fatality Analysis Reporting System shows 1,045 traffic fatalities statewide in 2025, down from 1,194 in 2024, a reduction of […]
CDC Investigation Notice – Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Oysters
CDC Investigation notice Investigation status: Open Recall issued: No People in this outbreak are reporting eating raw oysters. CDC and FDA are working to determine if a common source of oysters can be identified. Raw oysters can be contaminated with germs at any time of year. Fast Facts Cases: 64 Hospitalizations: 20 Deaths: 0 States: 22 What […]
Tennessee Files Lawsuit Against Roblox Over Child Safety Misrepresentations
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti sued online gaming giant Roblox, alleging the company lures children into an environment it knows is dangerous but promises is safe, in violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). According to the lawsuit, for years, Roblox has deceived Tennesseans about the serious safety risks its platform poses for kids, […]
TDOT Halts Highway Construction for the Holiday Travel Period
Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways beginning at 11:59 p.m. […]
President Trump Orders Steps To Increasing Medical Marijuana And Cannabidiol Research
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and Policy. Americans deserve access to the best medical treatments and research infrastructure in the world. In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed a review of the […]
Jefferson County Schools Celebrates Academic Excellence as Majority of Schools Earn As
Jefferson County Schools is proud to celebrate a highly successful academic year marked by strong student performance, exceptional growth, and statewide recognition. The 2024 to 2025 school year reflected some of the highest proficiency levels in district history, the highest growth designation possible at the district level, and the second highest accountability designation available. In […]
U.S. Marshals Arrest Pennsylvania Top 5 Most Wanted on Child Rape Charges In Sevierville Hotel
The Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. Marshals Service Smoky Mountains Fugitive Task Force (SMFTF) arrested Corey Matthew Maikranz at a hotel in Sevierville located at 1410 Winfield Dunn Parkway. Maikranz was wanted out of Pennsylvania for child rape and other sex offenses involving multiple juvenile victims. The Pennsylvania State Police had placed Maikranz on Pennsylvania’s […]
Jefferson County’s Nathan Bugg Obtains Administrator of Elections Certification
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins today recognized Jefferson County Administrator of Elections Nathan Bugg for passing the Administrator of Elections Certification Exam. “Congratulations to Nathan Bugg on earning his state certification,” said Secretary Hargett. “Nathan’s attainment of this goal should instill confidence in the citizens of Jefferson County that their elections are […]
