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NASHVILLE — Governor Bill Lee has signed Senate Joint Resolution 1051 (SJR 1051), officially recognizing November 2026 as Veterans Month in Tennessee. The bipartisan resolution honors the service and sacrifice of Tennessee’s veterans and reinforces the state’s commitment to recognizing the contributions of service members, Veterans, and their families across all 95 counties.

NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2026 Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 6. All state residents and visitors of any age may fish for free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters. Additionally, youth ages 15 or younger may fish for free the entire week, beginning on Free Fishing Day, continuing through the following Friday, June 12.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 26, 2026) – Say hello to the soundtrack of the summer. Tennessee’s rich musical heritage takes center stage all summer long, thanks to an exciting lineup of outdoor music festivals and concert series happening statewide. From intimate waterfront performances and free community concerts to star-studded festivals attracting fans from around the world, Tennessee offers live music experiences for every type of traveler.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture recognizes Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly for significant investments in agriculture included in the 2026–2027 state budget.

The Tennessee State Museum will premiere A Grand Design: Captain Le Roy Reeves and the Tennessee State Flag, a new short documentary about the origins of the TriStar state flag and its designer, Captain Le Roy Reeves, on Saturday, May 30 as part of its Statehood Day commemoration. Additional screenings will take place on June 1. Each screening in the Museum’s Digital Learning Center will conclude with a rare opportunity to view the original template flag, which was recently conserved and has not been displayed since 2005. The flag will go on view again when the new Capitol Visitors Center opens in the former Legislative Plaza in 2027.

Announcement of the Tennessee Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision virtual meeting, where council members will gather to discuss updates related to the Interstate Compact and community supervision operations. The meeting will address current initiatives, administrative matters, and any new or ongoing business relevant to interstate offender supervision and coordination across jurisdictions.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced it has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 2025 Program Element Evaluation Reports for the state’s Plant Processing and Shipping program and Risk Assessment and Risk Management program.

McMinnville, Tenn ----With increased traffic anticipated over the Memorial Day weekend, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency would like to remind everyone that the Caney Fork boating access ramp, Plumlee Ford, in Van Buren County, is closed.

WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Tennessee State Parks (TSP) are partnering to host Wilderness Day in the Glade on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Cedars of Lebanon State Park.