State News

Nashville, TN (2020-03-26) Unemployment rates are a lagging measure and for the month of February remained relatively unaffected by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for February 2020 experienced a slight increase according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2020-03-26) The state of Tennessee experienced an unprecedented spike in new initial unemployment claims according to data released the morning by this United States Department of Labor. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2020-03-25) The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) continues to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak closely. At this time, State Driver Services Centers remain open and the Department is currently taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our employees and customers. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2020-03-25) The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is making essential financial resources available to families that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.  Beginning 10 A.M. CST Thursday, March 26, families can begin applying, online, for up to two months of emergency cash assistance if they were employed as of March 11, 2020 and they’ve lost employment or at least 50% of their earned income as a result of the pandemic. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2020-03-25) The Tennessee Department of Education secured a partnership with the state’s PBS stations to deliver daily instructional content for Tennessee students during COVID-19 school closures. This partnership will provide all students with access to daily learning opportunities right in their own homes. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2020-03-23) Every day, the number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Tennessee. Older adults are among those at greatest risk of getting the virus and developing serious medical complications from the disease.  Many older Tennesseans are isolating themselves to keep from contracting COVID-19, and that means they need help from those who are able to venture outside more safely. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2020-03-22) The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is taking immediate steps to ensure access to critical services and benefits for customers while protecting the health of employees and the public in response to COVID-19. After a careful analysis of foot traffic and the health and safety guidelines for COVID-19 provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Tennessee Department of Health, the TDHS has decided to move to appointment only for in-person services beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2020-03-22) Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 17 calling for businesses across the state to utilize alternative business models beginning at midnight CDT on Monday, March 23, 2020 until midnight CDT April 6, 2020. The order also outlines ways businesses and citizens should work to protect vulnerable populations. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2020-03-20) Recent events in our state have impacted the employment of many Tennesseans. Because of this, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has seen a large increase in the number of unemployment claims. This increase, along with public health concerns, has prompted a change in strategy for the agency. [ Read More ]

Nashville, TN (2020-03-20) In response to COVID-19 and in order to comply with social distancing recommendations from the CDC and Governor Lee, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is shortening in-person service at all TWRA offices. [ Read More ]