The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reminds Tennesseans to use caution and be prepared when traveling in inclement winter weather. With strong winds, snow and ice forecasted across the state, THP encourages drivers to limit unnecessary travel. If you must be on the road, please keep yourself and your loved ones safe by following these cold weather safety tips.
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner David W. Salyers has announced the appointment of Brian Clifford as Deputy Commissioner for the Bureau of Conservation.
NASHVILLE --- As a result of weather conditions, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will close Stones River Hunter Education Center and Firing Range on Jan. 30–Feb. 1. The TWRA expects ranges to resume normal operating hours the following week.
Officials overseeing $42 million for restoration of natural resources impacted by the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) today announced seven projects for funding and released a first restoration plan describing them.
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate held steady in December at 3.6%, eight-tenths of a percentage point below the national rate, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).
Manchester, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Middle Tennessee Teacher, Holly Logan of Westwood Elementary School in Manchester City Schools has been named a recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award, one of the highest honors in education that has been dubbed the “Oscars of Teaching” by Teacher Magazine.
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 January 20, 2026.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Jan. 20, 2026 – Aspiring songwriters and musicians will share their original songs on stage as Tennessee Songwriters Week qualifying rounds kick off Jan. 25-Feb. 7. More than 60 participating music venues, including cafes, listening rooms, lounges, breweries, distilleries, museums, hotels, historic theatres and bookshops will spotlight songwriters on stages across the Volunteer State – from small towns to vibrant cities.