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Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $1.1 million loan for the Perryville Utility District to improve water infrastructure.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Cannon, Henderson, and Washington counties on Saturday, April 12.

A listing of lane closures and road construction activities for 24 East Tennessee counties.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee traveled to McNairy County to survey storm damage and meet with survivors following severe weather and flooding that swept through the state overnight. Accompanied by Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick Sheehan and Congressman David Kustoff, the Governor viewed damage and met with local officials.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its fifth solicitation for projects under the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust (EMT). The purpose of the EMT is to execute environmental mitigation projects that reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides.

NASHVILLE – More Tennesseans were on the job in February than the previous month as 88 of 95 counties reported a decline in their unemployment rates, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) announced today.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – April 2, 2025 – Tennessee marks a global milestone as one of six states selected for inclusion in the upcoming MICHELIN Guide American South, announced today by MICHELIN and Travel South USA. The first-of-its-kind regional guide will spotlight the South’s distinctive flavors and culinary talent. Tennessee joins Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and the pre-existing Atlanta Guide in the expansion.

NASHVILLE– The Tennessee General Assembly has unanimously passed two significant child care bills, HB105/SB1286 and HB106/SB1288, aimed at expanding child care access across the state. These bills, set to be signed by Governor Bill Lee in the coming weeks, will enhance funding opportunities for child care agencies and provide clear licensure exemptions for casual care options.

With prom and graduation season approaching, TDMHSAS and TABC are teaming up to remind teens, parents, and retailers what responsible celebration looks like.