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The State Review Board will meet on Friday, September 18, 2026, to examine Tennessee's proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.

NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Department of Correction is inviting qualified applicants ready to begin a career in corrections to attend a Rapid Hire Event this weekend, September 18 & 19. Applicants can complete their interview and pre-employment requirements on-site and may receive a conditional job offer the same day.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2026) – Crisp air, the glow of red, orange and yellow leaves, the echo of ghost stories and the fun of a fall festival make autumn one of the most memorable times of year to explore Tennessee. With new festivals, museums and unique places to stay, and outdoor adventures to explore, here’s what’s new and happening in Tennessee this fall.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. --- Registration for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) Tennessee Biodiversity Summit will remain open, with walk-ins accepted on the day of the event until capacity of 900 attendees is reached. Those interested in attending must register before Oct. 1 to receive lunch at the event. Those registering after Oct. 1 will not receive lunch with the registration package.

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 September 14, 2026.

DYERSBURG, Tenn. – During a ceremony held September 12, members of the Tennessee General Assembly presented the 168th Military Police Battalion, Tennessee Army National Guard, with a Joint Resolution honoring its 13-month deployment supporting Joint Task Force–Southern Border.

Former Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander has been named the recipient of the 2026 Robert Sparks Walker Lifetime Achievement Award, the top honor in the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards presented by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Nashville, TN - Media wishing to report on the September 30, 2026, execution of Christa Pike #261368, held at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI), must RSVP by 12:00 p.m. CDT on September 21, 2026, to TDOC.Communications@tn.gov.

NASHVILLE, TN – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Christa Pike #261368. The witnesses were selected from eight applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.

At today’s 2026 “Three Stars of Tennessee Award” ceremony, Governor Bill Lee, State Senator Becky Duncan Massey, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Deputy Commissioner Greg Mays honored and remembered six first responders who lost their lives or sustained career ending injuries in the line of duty.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Pickwick Landing State Park in Hardin County with the Excellence in Visitor Experience Award as part of the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Johnsonville State Historic Park in Humphreys County with the Excellence in Resource Stewardship Award as part of the Tennessee State Parks annual Awards of Excellence.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Panther Creek State Park in Hamblen County with the Excellence in Operations Award as part of the Tennessee State Parks annual Awards of Excellence.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Pickett CCC Memorial State Park in Pickett County with the Excellence in Amenities Award as part of the Tennessee State Parks annual Awards of Excellence.