Agribusinesses Can Apply for Ag Enterprise Fund Cost Shares
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is accepting applications from agricultural, food, and forestry businesses to receive cost-share funding through its Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) program. AEF grants are awarded to agricultural businesses in Tennessee that demonstrate a potential for impact on local farm income, access to markets, increased capacity, or agricultural innovation. The program […]
Tennessee State Parks Host Tennessee Promise Service Events
Tennessee State Parks will offer volunteer work events at 39 parks across the state on Saturday, June 25 for Tennessee Promise scholars to fulfill their community service hours. Radnor Lake State Park will have an event Friday, June 17 and another on Friday, June 24. Details for all the parks involved can be found online at […]
Tennessee Unemployment Inches Up Slightly from Historic Low
NASHVILLE – Preliminary data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) indicated Tennessee’s unemployment rate for May 2022 increased slightly from April’s record-breaking number. The seasonally adjusted statewide rate for the month was 3.3%, 0.1 of a percentage point higher than the previous month’s revised figure. The state’s civilian workforce also grew in May […]
VITAL POLICY – Tennessee Supreme Court, School Voucher Law Upheld as Constitutional
Changes on the horizon for education in Tennessee Tennessee legislators enacted the “Tennessee Education Savings Account Pilot Program“, commonly known as “school vouchers” on May 24, 2019, legislation that was touted as a way-out for students zoned to attend failing schools. After weeks of negotiating, compromising, and even arm-twisting, the Tennessee General Assembly narrowly approved […]
DANDRIDGE JUNE JUBILEE 2022 THIS SATURDAY
June Jubilee is coming to the streets of the Historic Town Square in downtown Dandridge on Saturday, June 18, 2022. The county’s largest and oldest street festival will kick off at 10 am Saturday morning with food, music and vendors galore! June Jubilee is a family friendly event and there is something for everyone to […]
Tennessee’s 2022 Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 11
Tennessee’s 2022 Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 11 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport to celebrate fishing […]
State Fee Waived on Vehicle Registrations Starting July 1
Under a new state law, the Tennessee General Assembly has waived state registration fees for Class A and Class B motor vehicles, for renewals after July 1, 2022 and before June 30, 2023. Class A includes motorcycles and autocycles and Class B includes passenger motor vehicles and motor homes. The state portion of the fee […]
VITAL POLICY – Tennessee General Assembly Rejects Economic Liberty for Food Truck Operators
A bill aimed at preventing cities and counties from imposing harsh fees and regulations on food truck operators was rejected by the House Health Committee during the 2022 legislative session. Sponsor Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) stated that the bill was about protecting the “purest form of American capitalism”. Food trucks represent “mom and pop” businesses […]
Fish and Wildlife Commission Sets Hunting and Trapping Seasons
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commissions have set the state’s hunting and trapping seasons for 2022-23. The Commission established the regulations at its June 2-3 meeting held at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Region II Ray Bell Building. Complete hunting seasons dates and regulations will be available on the website (www.twra.org), TWRA App, and in […]
Gov. Lee Issues Executive Order to Enhance School Safety
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will sign an executive order directing accountability measures for school safety and an evaluation of training for Tennessee law enforcement. The order also establishes additional resources to support parents, teachers and law enforcement in improving school security practices. “Parents need to have full confidence that their children are safe at […]
Jefferson County Holds Memorial Day Celebration
Jefferson County celebrated Memorial Day on May 30,2022 with a ceremony and presentation that began at the Historic Jefferson County Courthouse and ended at the Historic Revolutionary Cemetery in downtown Dandridge. Master of Ceremonies was Major General Purser who also introduced guest speaker Jefferson County Mayor Potts. Participating in the event were members of the […]
Tennessee Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Education Savings Account Program (ESA)
Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III issued the following statement following the Tennessee Supreme Court’s ruling on the Education Savings Account Pilot Program: “The Education Savings Account program (ESA) has always been about helping Tennessee students-giving eligible families a choice in education, an opportunity they currently do not have. It challenged the status quo- a […]
College-Going Rate Decline Requires a Call to Action for Postsecondary Access and Completion Efforts in Tennessee
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today released the inaugural state college-going status report, College Going and the Class of 2021. The report examines the annual college-going rate and explores student aspirations and plans for after high school graduation. The new college-going rate, the portion of Tennessee public high school graduates who enrolled in postsecondary education […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Nine New Site Development Grant Recipients
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today nine new Site Development Grants, totaling approximately $7.6 million. The grants are designed to help communities achieve Select Tennessee site certification and prepare industrial sites for economic development projects. The funding helps communities invest in infrastructure and engineering improvements […]
Tennessee State Parks Host National Trails Day Hikes Saturday, June 4
Tennessee State Parks will celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4 with free guided hikes at all 56 state parks. The events come as National Trails Day celebrates its 30th anniversary and Tennessee State Parks celebrate their 85th anniversary. One of the parks, Radnor Lake State Park, will hold a kickoff night hike on […]
AEC Works to Meet Transformer Shortage During Unprecedented Demand
Appalachian Electric Cooperative (AEC) along with other utilities across the country, are getting low on overhead distribution transformers. These transformers decrease voltage traveling through power lines to a level that is suited for residential and commercial use and are essential for homes and businesses powered by electricity. According to AEC General Manager, Greg Williams, “We […]
