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Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security’s Driver Services Division Announces Service Updates

March 19, 2020

Nashville, TN (2020-03-19) The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) continues to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak closely. At this time, most State Driver Services Centers remain open and the Department is currently taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our customers and employees. To relieve as many customers as possible from needing to visit a Driver Services Center during the outbreak, the Driver Services Division is implementing the following changes: [ Read More ]

AAA: TN Gas Prices Down 12 Cents This Week

March 16, 2020

Nashville, TN (2020-03-16) The Tennessee gas price average continues to decrease amid growing concerns about COVID-19 and has dropped 12 cents since this time last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.04 which is nearly 17 cents less than one month ago and 31 cents less than one year ago. [ Read More ]

Scott Unemployment Rate Up In January

March 12, 2020

Nashville, TN (2020-03-12) New data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development shows unemployment increases in nearly all of Tennessee’s 95 counties in January 2020. [ Read More ]

TDOC Visitation Suspended Until Further Notice

March 12, 2020

Nashville, TN (2020-03-12) The Tennessee Department of Correction is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of our staff, inmates, visitors and volunteers.  We are actively monitoring COVID-19 developments and will continue to follow the guidance of the Tennessee Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. [ Read More ]

District Attorney General Jared Effler Conducts Focus Groups With High Schoolers Ahead of Fentanyl Awareness Effort

March 9, 2020

Huntsville, TN (2020-03-09) On Friday, March 6, 2020, District Attorney General Jared Effler, along with Victim Witness Coordinator Ashton Rector, conducted a focus group with students from Oneida High School and Scott High School to hear from students about their knowledge of the dangers of prescription medication abuse, as well as general awareness of fentanyl. [ Read More ]

Marlar Madness: Winfield Warrior Slides Weiss To Win At Smoky Mountain

March 7, 2020

Maryville, TN (2020-03-07) Just like on the college basketball court, Saturday night’s World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series race featured two of the best in the sport up against each other with the pressure on the line and a big trophy awaiting the winner. By the time 60 laps around Smoky Mountain Speedway were complete, the packed grandstands had been treated to an incredible race that saw home-state hero Mike Marlar regain the lead after a late restart and bring it back to the checkered flag for his first ever Tennessee Tipoff victory. [ Read More ]

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