THEC Releases 2025 Tennessee Higher Education Fact Book Highlighting Enrollment Gains and Improved Student Success
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Tennessee Higher Education Fact Book, featuring notable gains in student enrollment and retention across the state’s public postsecondary institutions. Enrollment in credit-bearing courses at Tennessee’s public community colleges and universities increased by 2.3% in fall 2024 compared to fall 2023, […]
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and Tennessee Highway Patrol Warn of “Outstanding Traffic Ticket” Scam
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) are warning Tennesseans about a new scam involving text messages that say they come from the Tennessee Department of Vehicles (DMV). The scam messages claim the recipient has outstanding traffic ticket fines and threatens that their vehicle registration and driving […]
Payroll employment increases by 139,000 in May; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.2%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 139,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in health care, leisure and hospitality, and social assistance. Federal government continued to lose jobs. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. […]
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING BOATER ON DOUGLAS LAKE
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and local emergency responders continue the search for a missing boater on Douglas Lake after receiving a report yesterday afternoon that an individual had entered the water and did not resurface. According to witnesses, on the afternoon of June 8, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., David Simanca Molina (21), […]
TENNESSEE’S BOBBY WILSON FREE FISHING DAY SET FOR JUNE 7
The 2025 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 7 in Tennessee. All state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. Additionally, youth ages 15 or younger may fish for free the entire week, beginning on Free Fishing Day (June 7) and […]
Congresswoman Harshbarger Introduces Legislation to Support Reproductive Healthcare
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, alongside co-lead Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV), introduced H.R. 3589, the Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration (RESTORE) Act. The Senate companion bill is being introduced by Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and James Lankford (R-OK). With 15 to 16 percent of couples in the U.S. facing infertility struggles, this bill aims to support genuine […]
July 2 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses due to Tropical Storm Helene occurring Sept. 26-30, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Tennessee of the July 2 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses due to Tropical Storm Helene occurring Sept. 26-30, 2024. The disaster declaration covers Carter, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, […]
Legacy of Service: Dandridge VFW Post Turns 80
As the summer season unfolds, members of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3380 in Dandridge, Tennessee, continue their steadfast dedication to honoring America’s heroes. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Post, a milestone celebrated during the town’s Memorial Day event on May 26, 2025, where the Mayor and Board of Aldermen presented an […]
Canterbury Seals the Deal on Douglas Lake
With light wind and shifting water levels across Douglas Lake, anglers were once again forced to adjust on the final day of Stop #3 of the NPFL season. The offshore bite never really came back after Day One, and while shallow patterns remained the deal, water color and stability varied depending on where you were. […]
Happy Memorial Day from the Jefferson County Post
Now, more than ever, we are reminded of the sacrifices that so many are making in the name of America and the freedoms that we have because of it. These sacrifices are integral to the American identity, and are why we have holidays throughout the calendar year to help us remember them. Memorial Day is […]
THEC Announces Award Recipients for Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant (RHCPE), a key initiative designed to strengthen Tennessee’s rural health care workforce by expanding access to education and career pathways in high-demand health care fields. Grants of up to $2 million have been awarded to […]
Unemployment Rates Drop in All But One Tennessee County
94 Tennessee Counties Record Unemployment Rates Below 5% Thursday, May 22, 2025 | 01:30pm All but one of Tennessee’s 95 counties reported a drop in their unemployment rates in April, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment rates decreased from March to April in 94 counties, with […]
Congresswoman Harshbarger’s Statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Passage
This morning, House Republicans passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, delivering historic savings for the American people. Congresswoman Harshbarger issued the following statement. “I voted YES for President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, and I’m proud to stand with the President. “This legislation delivers meaningful savings for Medicaid—putting it on a sustainable path to […]
TWRA – APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE PARTNERSHIP ONGOING
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR) are actively working together to determine the best path forward for black bear rehabilitation in Tennessee. In 2023, six bears housed at ABR developed pneumonia, resulting in the death of one bear, euthanasia of two, and medical treatment of the remaining three. Again […]
Payroll employment rises by 177,000 in April; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.2%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment continued to trend up in health care, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance. Federal government employment declined. This news release presents statistics from two monthly surveys. […]
