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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) in Robertson County. The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that attacks and kills ash trees.

NASHVILLE – Attention, new business owners! Join the Department of Revenue on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Central time for a free webinar designed for new businesses. Participants will learn about state tax obligations for new businesses in Tennessee, as well as other resources that may assist their businesses. Each new business webinar, offered quarterly, covers topics such as tax registration, sales and use tax, business tax, franchise and excise taxes, and how to get help from the Department of Revenue and other relevant state agencies.

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has received positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test results in hunter-harvested deer in Dickson and Williamson counties, the first positive CWD case for both.

NASHVILLE — In the fall of 2024, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) game wardens in Wilson and Rutherford counties received information from a concerned citizen regarding extensive ongoing wildlife poaching activity near the Wilson and Rutherford County border.

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 December 22, 2025.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Henry Horton State Park for its performance in the Excellence in Visitor Experience Award category of the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Johnsonville State Historic Park with the Excellence in Resource Stewardship Award in the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park as its Park of the Year as part of TDEC’s annual Awards of Excellence for Tennessee State Parks.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Roan Mountain State Park for its performance in the Excellence in Operations Award category of the Tennessee State Parks annual Awards of Excellence.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has honored Panther Creek State Park in the Excellence in Amenities Award category of the annual Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – More than 77,000 pounds of litter were removed from communities throughout Tennessee as part of the Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) 5th Annual No Trash November, a month-long initiative dedicated to keeping the state's roadways and waterways safe from the harmful effects of litter. This year's effort surpassed the statewide goal of 75,000 pounds—demonstrating the collective impact of communities, volunteers, and partners working together across Tennessee.