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Nashville, TN — The Tennessee Department of Education has been awarded more than $7.9 million from the U.S. Department of Education and Labor through the Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program (TSL). Tennessee was among approximately twenty grantees that received this award. To date, the program has supported approximately 160 projects nationwide.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announces the Greeneville Driver Services Center located at 1210 Hal Henard Road, will reopen to the public on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, following a planned renovation.

Tennessee State Parks on Wednesday dedicated Dry Branch State Park, celebrating a major milestone in one of the state’s most significant conservation success stories. The dedication welcomes the Dry Branch State Natural Area into the Tennessee State Parks system as its 68th state park while ensuring the land retains all protections associated with its State Natural Area designation.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – More than 300 Scouts lived up to their motto, “be prepared,” by participating in the Tennessee Military Department’s 5th Annual Merit Badge University held at Nashville’s Joint Force Headquarters, September 19. 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – To continue building a stronger and more resilient force, the Tennessee National Guard brought various employment, education, medical, and community support specialists and resources directly to Guardsmen at Nashville’s Joint Force Headquarters during the second annual Smash ‘N’ Bash, September 12.

A multi-year effort to protect one of the Cumberland Trail’s most significant and distinctive landscapes has reached a major milestone with the acquisition of approximately 350 acres at Devil’s Racetrack. The $2.45 million acquisition secures the property for the Cumberland Trail and protects the dramatic Devil’s Racetrack geologic formation for future generations.

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and Department of General Services (DGS) are pleased to announce the purchase of a site in Chattanooga for the replacement facility for Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (MBMHI).

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health is offering everyone over the age of six months the opportunity to receive this year’s flu vaccine. Flu vaccinations will be free on Tuesday. Oct. 20, 2026, at all local health departments in the state for Fight Flu TN ’26.

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Department of Correction is investigating the death of inmate Reginald Steed #472318 at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Steed was pronounced dead at 12:40 AM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is celebrating Gov. Bill Lee’s proclamation highlighting National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD), observed on Saturday, Sept. 26. NHFD also coincides with the launch of the 2026 statewide fall archery season for deer and the fall archery season for turkey in select counties.

NASHVILLE -- The Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on single article tax on Tuesday, September 29, at 9 a.m. Central time.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its fourth solicitation for Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) supply equipment projects under the Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program, funded through the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW Settlement EMT).

NASHVILLE--Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.85 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.85 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on September 21, 2026.