The James (Dustin) Samples Act mandates a grant program for workers' compensation costs related to PTSD diagnoses in firefighters. This report will track the claims and reimbursements related to this grant.
NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced today that the application for the 2025 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will open February 1, 2025, through May 1, 2025, for organizations interested in becoming a SFSP sponsor. The program aims to ensure children 18 and younger, who benefit from school meal programs, continue to have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee marked the close of the special legislative session and the successful passage of his full agenda, including the Education Freedom Act, a comprehensive disaster relief package, and robust public safety measures to prepare Tennessee to assist in implementation of the Trump Administration’s illegal immigration policies.
Following months of restoration of roads and trails in Pickett State Forest, the northwestern portion of the forest will reopen to motorized vehicles on February 1, 2025.
NASHVILLE - Unemployment rates in more than 20 Tennessee counties declined from the previous month, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) announced today.
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led John Edward Saunders pleading guilty Wednesday to one count of use tax evasion.
Nashville, TN— Today, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) published the 2024 Nation’s Report Card, which highlights Tennessee's unwavering commitment to public schools and scores that outpace the nation in reading and math.
Tennessee’s agricultural fairs were honored for their successes when the Fairs’ Merit Awards were presented during the 103rd Tennessee Association of Fairs (TAF) Convention held January 16-18 in Murfreesboro.
NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 11.50 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 7.50 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on January 27, 2025.
Tennessee State Parks will hold a public meeting at Roan Mountain State Park Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to discuss a site management plan specific to the park. A previously scheduled meeting was postponed due to Hurricane Helene.