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NASHVILLE -- The Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on 2026 legislative updates on July 28, at 9 a.m. Central time. During this webinar, participants will learn about key legislative changes enacted in 2026 regarding Tennessee state tax issues and other laws related to motor vehicle titling and registration.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 23, 2026) – As travelers increasingly embrace experiential travel and slower-paced getaways, Tennessee stands out as an analog travel treasure trove, inviting visitors to unplug from their screens and reconnect through hands-on experiences that leave a lasting impression. Whether learning traditional Appalachian crafts in the Great Smoky Mountains or embarking on a multi-day kayaking adventure along the Mississippi River, visitors will find immersive opportunities to learn new skills, engage with local culture and create souvenirs rooted in personal expression.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding all Tennesseans to take simple and preventive steps to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases. For most people a tick or mosquito bite will only cause local skin irritation or possibly mild, flu-like symptoms, but some people can have a serious illness with major consequences like severe pain, long-term or permanent nerve or brain damage or even death.

NASHVILLE, TN – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Anthony Hines #109293. The witnesses were selected from six applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.

NASHVILLE – The annual summer break, which temporarily sidelines many school employees such as bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and custodial staff, contributed to an expected increase in county unemployment rates in June, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

SOFIA, Bulgaria - For 33 years, the Tennessee National Guard and Republic of Bulgaria, who are long-standing partners in National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, have steadily strengthened their relationship through numerous joint training events, collaborations, and countless cooperative missions. This practice continued from June 29 - July 10, when various leaders from Tennessee and Bulgaria held key-leader engagements throughout Bulgaria to, not only reaffirm their current partnership, but develop plans to evolve their military relationships and expand civil partnerships.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has reopened a section of Flatwoods Road on North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA) following repairs to a washed-out culvert near the Thirteen Hollow trailhead.

NASHVILLE — Chris Wood, Program Director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Director of eBird, has been selected as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Tennessee Biodiversity Summit. Over the past two decades, Chris has helped build eBird into one of the world's largest biodiversity data resources, with more than two billion bird observations contributed by over one million participants worldwide.

NASHVILLE--Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on July 20, 2026.