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Governor Bill Lee has recognized Chris Lam, Ph.D., of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture with the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 25, 2025) – Tennessee is a state rich in culture, history and of course, delicious food. Whether you're a barbecue enthusiast, a sweets lover or an adventurous foodie on the hunt for new flavors, Tennessee’s culinary scene has something for everyone. In the upcoming months, immerse yourself in a variety of festivals celebrating local cuisine, regional specialties and unique food experiences across the Volunteer State. From totally unique festivals to hotly contested cook-offs, Tennessee invites you to savor every moment at these unforgettable events.

NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Department of Health announced the Rural Healthcare Resiliency Program, established in 2022, will grant more than $45.7 million in additional funding to improve health outcomes for rural and underserved populations across Tennessee. The third round of funding follows grant announcements in May and July 2023.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 11.50 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 7.50 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on March 24, 2025.

LOUISVILLE, Tenn. – In the late afternoon of Saturday, March 22, a flight crew from the Tennessee Army National Guard, based at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson, rescued an injured hiker in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

SMYRNA, Tenn. –During a ceremony at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site on March 21, fourteen new military policemen graduated from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s Military Police Basic Course and are now military law enforcement officers and the newest members of the U.S. Army Military Police Corps.

Two missing boys in Hancock County were found safe early Wednesday morning after an overnight search by the Tennessee Highway Patrol and multiple local agencies.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health is confirming the state’s first measles case in 2025 in a middle Tennessee resident. The likely source of the infection is being investigated.