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Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Health is confirming today two additional confirmed cases of measles in middle Tennessee. Both persons are currently recovering at home.

NASHVILLE -- Today the Sports Wagering Council (SWC) issued $100,000 in fines to two unlicensed offshore sportsbooks illegally operating in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate declined last month for the first time since May 2024, according to the newest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

TDMHSAS and TDEC encourage all Tennesseans to take part in the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time. Take Back Day is an opportunity for people to take stock of the prescription and over the counter medications in their homes and safely and securely dispose of items that have expired or are no longer needed.

Johnson City, Tenn. – Eighteen participants graduated from the Tennessee Department of Correction’s Day Reporting Center in Johnson City on Tuesday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Eleven members of the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 134th Air Refueling Wing, headquartered in Knoxville, were recognized by the Tennessee Senate with a Joint Resolution, April 14, for heroism resulting in the awarding of Distinguished Flying Crosses while deployed for Operation True Promise.

April 15, 2025 – Tennessee’s stunning scenery is written in the stars, inviting visitors to explore the state’s natural beauty after dark. Tennessee is home to one-of-a-kind landscapes, attractions and outdoor allure which aren’t limited to daytime adventure. From scenic vistas and hiking trails to campsites and planetariums, a universe of possibilities awaits under a blanket of glittering stars.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, the  Tennessee Army National Guard is providing two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, to support wildfire response in Polk County.  

Law enforcement professionals from across the country have assembled in Nashville for the 2025 Women in Law Enforcement Conference, taking place April 14–16 and hosted by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The event focuses on professional development, leadership strategies, and sharing best practices for success in the field.

This report gives a snapshot of progress due to the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act of 2013 occurring in calendar year 2024.