Officials managing the $42 million Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) Natural Resource Damages Restoration Fund will begin accepting requests for proposals next month for the second round of grants to help restore natural resources at the Superfund site. The grant application period opens Oct. 19, 2026, with submissions due by 4 p.m. CST Jan. 22, 2027.
The State Review Board will meet on Friday, September 18, 2026, to examine Tennessee's proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.
NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has announced the application period for the 2026 Early Season (Tier 2) Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Waterfowl Hunts will be open from Sept. 23 through Oct. 13.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After serving in the U.S. military for nearly four decades, West Tennessee native, Maj. Gen. Michael “Trent” Scates, retired from the Tennessee Army National Guard during a ceremony held at Nashville’s Joint Force Headquarters, September 13.
Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee and Gov. Bill Lee this week joined volunteers at Fiery Gizzard State Park to launch dozens of volunteer service events across the state in celebration of National Public Lands Day. For eight years, the first lady and her Tennessee Serves initiative have partnered with Tennessee State Parks to encourage citizens to volunteer at service events across the state.
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady in August at 3.4%, matching its lowest level of the year, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).
Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt today announced Jenny Howard will serve as Deputy Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA), effective Sept. 28, 2026. The appointment coincides with Ryan King’s transition back to the private sector.
NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Department of Correction is inviting qualified applicants ready to begin a career in corrections to attend a Rapid Hire Event this weekend, September 18 & 19. Applicants can complete their interview and pre-employment requirements on-site and may receive a conditional job offer the same day.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2026) – Crisp air, the glow of red, orange and yellow leaves, the echo of ghost stories and the fun of a fall festival make autumn one of the most memorable times of year to explore Tennessee. With new festivals, museums and unique places to stay, and outdoor adventures to explore, here’s what’s new and happening in Tennessee this fall.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. --- Registration for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) Tennessee Biodiversity Summit will remain open, with walk-ins accepted on the day of the event until capacity of 900 attendees is reached. Those interested in attending must register before Oct. 1 to receive lunch at the event. Those registering after Oct. 1 will not receive lunch with the registration package.