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As part of an ongoing update to public-use maps for Tennessee’s state forests, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) has updated Bledsoe State Forest maps to align with road-use designation signage already in place at the south end of the forest and to protect forest roads and trails that have experienced repeated, serious damage from off-highway vehicles (OHVs).

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 3, 2026) – Phantom footsteps, disembodied voices, apparitions and stories echo from the past at historic places, theatres, jails, cemeteries, battlefields, depots, distilleries, even caves. From guided daytime tours to immersive paranormal investigations, discover these haunted destinations in Tennessee for the ultimate spooky season road trip.

NASHVILLE, TN– Approved by USDA Food and Nutrition Administration, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS), will provide automatic replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to eligible SNAP households in certain Shelby County zip codes impacted by severe weather on August 22, 2026.

What do law enforcement agencies do when they’re searching for a missing man in an area with limited radio or cell service? They call the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) to bring their compact rapid deployable (CRD) to establish those critical communications needs.

Nashville — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) today announced the initial recipients of funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), providing awards to 53 innovative projects that strengthen healthcare access, improve health outcomes, and advance the long-term sustainability of rural healthcare systems across Tennessee.

NASHVILLE--- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the return of Mike Bell to the Agency as Special Assistant to the Executive Director after a two-year stint as the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention. Prior to his previous role with the state, Bell served as TWRA’s Legislative Director from 2022-2024.

NASHVILLE --- The final major weekend of the 2026 summer boating season is approaching with the upcoming Labor Day holiday, Sept. 5-7. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is reminding all Tennesseans and its visitors to wear life jackets and boat safely and responsibly.

DICKSON, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the University of Tennessee Extension are hosting an informational meeting to address questions regarding recent chronic wasting disease (CWD) detections in Middle Tennessee. Hunters and landowners who wish to know more about CWD in Tennessee are invited to attend a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the Dickson County Government Building. Wildlife managers and a wildlife veterinarian will provide information on the disease, current management practices, surveillance, and incentive programs, while answering questions from attendees.