NASHVILLE – Along with chocolates and flowers, decorative candles are often given by sweethearts at Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14). While candles are fragrant home décor, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that candles must be used properly to avoid the potential loss of life, injury, and property damage from an accidental fire.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that 13 communities will receive more than $5 million in Site Development Grant funding.
Tennesseans interested in growing industrial hemp in 2019 have ten days remaining to submit required applications.
The Tennessee Corn Promotion Board will meet Feb. 14, 2019 at 7 a.m. CST at the Tennessee Soybean Association Building located at 100 Executive Dr. in Jackson, Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his first legislative initiative, the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) to expand access to vocational and technical training for Tennessee students.
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) today announced the preliminary figures indicating the state has recorded 1,047 traffic fatalities in 2018.
A special free screening of Mr. Temple and the Tigerbelles, a documentary telling the story of legendary Tennessee State University (TSU) track and field coach Ed Temple and 40 African American female athletes who broke the color barrier at the 1960 Rome Olympic games, will take place at the Tennessee State Museum on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The Museum is located at 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. at the corner of Jefferson Street on Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Registration for the free event is requested through Eventbrite or TNMuseum.org/calendar-of-events.
The Tennessee Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation will meet Feb. 15, 2019 at 1 p.m. CST in Room 127 at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, located at 605 Airways Blvd. in Jackson, Tenn.
A Weakley County woman is charged in nearby Madison County with TennCare fraud involving doctor shopping, which involves fraudulent use of the state’s healthcare insurance program to obtain controlled substances.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued an executive order to halt new regulations for the next 90 days across all state executive branch departments
NASHVILLE – In recognition of National Burn Awareness Week (Feb. 3-9, 2019), the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is sharing basic burn and scald prevention tips and reminding consumers that everyday household items can be burn hazards if care is not properly taken. This year’s theme focuses on scald prevention.
Knoxville, TN - The 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard, will conduct a change of command ceremony on Sunday, February 3 at the Regimental Headquarters located at 3330 Sutherland Ave. in Knoxville. The physical location of the event is on the West High School football field directly behind the regimental headquarters. Army units conduct change-of-command ceremonies whenever a new commander takes charge.
NASHVILLE – With most of the Volunteer State experiencing frigid temperatures this week, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding residents that decreasing temperatures bring an increased risk for fires and fire deaths.
Fairs across Tennessee are celebrating the awards they have earned for showcasing agriculture in communities large and small.
Tennessee is one of only three states to receive an A for Transparency in State Budgeting from the prestigious Volker Alliance in its second annual report on Truth and Integrity in State Budgeting: PREVENTING THE NEXT FISCAL CRISIS. That’s up from a B the previous year thanks to the work of the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR).