State News

Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn announced that 18,560 students in 928 classrooms across Tennessee will benefit from the Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) program in the 2019-2020 school year. [ Read More ]

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is joining other states and national regulators to warn consumers about reports of people claiming to represent genetic testing firms who are visiting senior living communities, assisted living facilities, and senior centers to swab seniors cheeks purportedly to collect genetic material in order to screen for cancer or other life-threatening diseases. [ Read More ]

This week marks nine years since over 13 inches of rain fell across Middle Tennessee, causing more than $2 billion in damages and claiming more than 20 lives as the Cumberland River crested to over 51 feet.  [ Read More ]

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed May as Tennessee Grape and Wine Appreciation Month, just one month after he signed a bill to ease some restrictions on wineries.  Leaders in the Tennessee wine industry hope these efforts and others will continue to encourage the state’s small but growing wine industry. [ Read More ]

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced on February 21st, that Tennessee’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is February 24th-March 2nd, and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), Tennessee Association of Broadcasters (TAB), and the National Weather Service (NWS) are asking Tennesseans to make severe weather planning preparedness a priority.  [ Read More ]

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been found in Tennessee.  [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2018-12-08) Four Scott County Schools have been named recipients of grant funding to provide summer reading programs to the communities they serve. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2018-12-08) Opinions may differ on when to start decorating for the holidays, but one thing is- certain: Practicing fire safety during the holidays can drastically reduce the likelihood of a home fire. To raise awareness of fire-safe behaviors this holiday season, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is asking Tennesseans to be cautious when it comes to selecting, decorating, and maintaining Christmas trees. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2018-11-20) Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this busy travel holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 through 6:00 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2018. [ Read More ]

Wartburg, TN (2018-09-19) A Morgan County Grand Jury has returned indictments against an inmate and seven others at the Morgan County Correctional Complex for allegedly introducing contraband into the prison. [ Read More ]