NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding Tennesseans and visitors to take part in the 2026 wild turkey summer observation survey. The survey is open to the public and continues through Aug 31.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 5, 2026) – Explore independent bookstores across Tennessee, browse the shelves and get lost in stories on Book Lovers Day, celebrated annually Aug. 9. Disconnect from your screens and cozy up with a novel and support local businesses. While on your book vibes’ journey, step into these Tennessee destinations that feel like your favorite books have come to life.
As students across Tennessee return to school, a familiar face at East Tennessee school bus garages is retiring after a career dedicated to their safety.
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The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission division responsible for preserving the state’s significant military history, has announced the August 10, 2026 opening of this year’s grant cycle for the Civil War Sites Preservation Fund (CWSPF).
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture invites fairgoers to celebrate Tennessee agriculture at the 2026 Wilson County - Tennessee State Fair by visiting the Pick Tennessee Products Experience, returning Aug. 13-22 with expanded exhibits, hands-on educational opportunities and more than 140 Tennessee producers under one roof.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2026) – Tennessee’s tourism economy has grown 40% since 2018, nearly double the national growth rate of 22%, culminating in a record $32.5 billion in direct visitor spending in 2025. The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development announced this feat alongside Gov. Bill Lee and tourism leaders today at the Appalachian Clubhouse in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is finalizing a process to develop a statewide Black Bass Management Plan and is inviting the public to provide input on the Tennessee Black Bass Management Plan. This plan builds on the work of previous plans and incorporates all stakeholders' values. The Tennessee Black Bass Management Plan is designed to provide broad guidance on policies for addressing the complex management challenges and issues related to producing desirable bass fishing experiences in Tennessee.
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 27, 2026.
The Commissioner of Financial Institutions hereby announces that the maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans as set by the General Assembly in 2025, Public Chapter 290, for the month of August 2026 is 10.49 percent per annum.
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking fields to lease for the upcoming 2026 dove hunting season. The first segment of dove season opens at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) joins community health centers across the state in celebrating National Health Center Week, Aug. 2, to Aug. 8, 2026, recognizing the vital role community health centers play in providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare.
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Campbell County have completed the installation of a new courtesy dock at the Davis Cemetery Access Area. The partnership is the conclusion of a project that has been in the works for several years.