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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Office of Energy Programs (OEP) has released the Tennessee Freight Electrification Framework, which aims to support commercial fleets that wish to transition to all-electric vehicles (EVs).

Motorists traveling on I-75 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic.

A meal, event or last-minute gift are all available to treat moms at Tennessee State Parks this Mother’s Day weekend.

NASHVILLE --- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has approved the 2025 Tennessee State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), which serves as a blueprint and proactive strategy to protect the state’s fish and wildlife, aiming to prevent future listing of species and increase recovery efforts for species currently listed as threatened or endangered. It outlines the current status of vulnerable wildlife and the condition of the habitats they rely on.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A coordinated investigation by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) has resulted in multiple convictions for illegal hunting activities spanning both states. Violations included possession of Class I wildlife without a permit, hunting in a closed season, spotlighting, hunting without a license, hunting from a public road, and tagging violations.

LOUISVILLE, Tenn. – On Saturday afternoon, May 2, a flight crew with the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion assisted multiple emergency and law enforcement agencies rescue a lost hiker and his dog who were stranded at Sampson Mountain Wilderness in the Cherokee National Forest, just west of Erwin.

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 June 2026 is 10.32 percent per annum. The maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans shall be set at an amount equal to four (4) percentage points above the average prime offer rate (APOR), as defined in 12 CFR 1026.35, that applies to a thirty-year fixed loan, as published by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), or its successor federal entity. For the most recent APOR statistical data available preceding the date of this announcement, the calculated rate is 6.32 percent.

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 May 4, 2026.

The Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) has secured a guilty verdict in the 2024 intentional burning of a barn in Monroe County.

Nashville, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, as Correctional Professionals’ Week in Tennessee.

Nashville, TN–Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network announced that 11 schools have received the Tennessee STEM/STEAM Designation for 2026. In addition, 13 schools have earned the Two-Time Designation, demonstrating their sustained commitment to excellence in STEM/STEAM education

Nashville, Tenn. - Media wishing to report on the May 21, 2026, execution of Tony Von Carruthers #139604, held at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI), must RSVP by 12:00 p.m. CDT on May 11, 2026, to TDOC.Communications@tn.gov.

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the reselection of Greg Gonzales to the FFIEC’s State Liaison Committee (SLC) for the term that runs from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028.