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NASHVILLE, TN— This evening at the annual Excellence in Education celebration, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 2026-27 Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Supervisor of the Year, along with the 2026-27 Novice Teacher of the Year Honorees, the Aspiring Educator Award, and the two 2026-27 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) state finalists.

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TWRA) will hold its October 8-9 meeting at Bristol Motor Speedway in the Bruton Smith Building Banquet Room. The committee meetings begin Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m. (EDT), with full Commission proceedings continuing Friday at 9 a.m. To watch both days of the meeting, visit the TWRA YouTube Channel.

Tennessee agricultural producers will have a new opportunity to receive cost-share assistance through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) this year with the addition of a Livestock Fencing program. The 2026-27 TAEP application window opens today, Oct. 1, and closes Oct. 7.

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Correction followed every step of the State’s lawful, established execution protocol approved by the Attorney General’s Office.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is proud to announce the official naming of Bill Dance Lake at the newly established Herb Parsons Wildlife Refuge, honoring two legendary Tennesseans whose contributions have shaped outdoor recreation and heritage across the state. The naming was previously approved by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission and officially announced at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on September 30.

NASHVILLE – Attention, new business owners! Join the Department of Revenue on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Central time for a free webinar designed for new businesses.

NASHVILLE--- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is encouraging youth across the state in grades K-12 to submit their original artwork of any Tennessee native fish for the National Art of Conservation: Fish Art Contest. The contest was created by the nonprofit Wildlife Forever to encourage youth to become connected to the outdoors.