NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting entries for its 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife magazine annual calendar and license cards. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of wildlife species native to the Volunteer State. Hunting, fishing, and boating photos may also be considered.
Nashville, TN – This evening at the annual Excellence in Education celebration, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) announced the 2025-26 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year, along with the two 2025-26 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) state finalists.
Six more Tennessee agricultural businesses will now have the opportunity to grow and positively impact rural and urban economies through grant awards from the AgTrack program.
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s, TDOSHS, Driver Services Division is excited to announce a new way for Tennesseans to celebrate earning their Learner Permit or Driver License. Starting this month, Driver Services Centers across the state will all have cut-out posters for new drivers to strike a pose and commemorate this milestone.
JACKSON - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Martha Jane Blount pleading guilty this week to multiple tax charges.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee welcomed the Christmas season during the annual Christmas at the Capitol and announced “Light of the World” tours of the Tennessee Residence.
NASHVILLE --- The second segment for Tennessee’s statewide 2025-26 waterfowl hunting season is open from Dec. 5 through Jan. 31, 2026. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until official sunset each day.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (Dec. 2, 2025) Tennessee unveils immersive maker experiences, outdoor adventure, unique attractions, and more in 2026 with new restaurants, distilleries, hotels, exhibits, music venues, iconic anniversaries and impressive expansions. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the most-anticipated openings to check out in Tennessee this year.
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has received a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result in a hunter-harvested deer in Decatur County, the first positive CWD case for Decatur County. Since Decatur County is within the current CWD Management Zone, wildlife feeding and carcass transportation restrictions are already in place.