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The Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) has secured a guilty verdict in the 2024 intentional burning of a barn in Monroe County.

Nashville, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed May 3-9, 2026, as Correctional Professionals’ Week in Tennessee.

Nashville, TN–Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network announced that 11 schools have received the Tennessee STEM/STEAM Designation for 2026. In addition, 13 schools have earned the Two-Time Designation, demonstrating their sustained commitment to excellence in STEM/STEAM education

Nashville, Tenn. - Media wishing to report on the May 21, 2026, execution of Tony Von Carruthers #139604, held at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI), must RSVP by 12:00 p.m. CDT on May 11, 2026, to TDOC.Communications@tn.gov.

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the reselection of Greg Gonzales to the FFIEC’s State Liaison Committee (SLC) for the term that runs from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028.

NASHVILLE --- Tennessee’s 2026 spring hunting season for gray, fox and red squirrels opens Saturday, May 9, and will continue through Sunday, June 14.

Motorists traveling on US 441 (State Route 71) in Sevier County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have an impact on traffic.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is seeking information that may aid in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run crash in Sumner County. Preliminary information indicates that a hit-and-run driver struck a pedestrian on Saturday, May 2, around 1:15 a.m. in Sumner County. The crash occurred on Hwy 386 (Vietnam Veterans Boulevard) eastbound at mile marker 4 in Hendersonville.

The State Review Board will meet on Friday, May 15, 2026, to examine Tennessee's proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Tony Von Carruthers #139604. The witnesses were selected from seven applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.