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Tennessee State Parks dedicated the new Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park during a ceremony with state and local leaders, preserving the history of a lesser-known, but important story from Tennessee’s earliest days.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking public comments on the 2027-28 fishing regulations. This comment period, open from Wednesday, July 15, through Thursday, August 16, 2026, allows anglers and stakeholders to share feedback and suggestions with TWRA staff. Proposed regulation changes will be presented at the December meeting of the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC).

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is temporarily closing a section of Flatwoods Road on the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA) due to repair work on a washed out culvert located at the Thirteen Hollow trailhead.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In accordance with state law, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is now accepting applications from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses for the scheduled execution of Anthony Hines #109293. The execution is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (CDT) on August 13, 2026.

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has reopened the public access area on the Elk River where the former Harms Mill Dam once stood.

NASHVILLE--Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on July 13, 2026.

Nashville–Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is pleased to announce that the 2025-26 TCAP dashboard is now live, with state- and district-level results. TDOE is also thrilled to highlight districts that show gains in academic proficiency among students statewide, following the release of our state-level progress last month.

Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is confirming two cases of measles in middle Tennessee, the first in the state this year. Both individuals are currently recovering at home. One of the individuals had been fully vaccinated against measles, while the vaccination status of the second individual is unknown. Both individuals were exposed to a confirmed measles case outside of Tennessee.

The final day to vote for the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 13th Annual Best Looking Cruiser Contest is Monday, July 13th at 11 a.m. CDT. To cast your vote for THP, visit bit.ly/VoteTHP26. Once on the AAST voting site, scroll down the page to select Tennessee. Only one vote per device.