State Briefs

Gov. Bill Lee and Commissioner David Salyers of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced the creation of Savage Gulf State Park in Grundy and Sequatchie counties, a boost for recreation in the region, bringing the total of Tennessee’s state parks to 57.

The park...

Tennessee State Parks have been honored with the Project Excellence Award from the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals for the parks’ innovative Tires to Trails program, which recycles tires. The award was presented this month at the National Outdoor Recreation Conference in Knoxville.

“Thi...

Tennessee revenues were more than the budgeted estimates for the first month of the state’s fiscal year.  Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson reported that August revenues were $1.5 billion, which is $100.6 million more than August 2021, and $130.5 million more than the budgeted...

After three consecutive months of steady, near record low unemployment across the state, Tennessee’s jobless rate inched up slightly in August, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
 
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the month is 3.4%, up just 0.1 of a percentage...

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced six counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program (PEP).

The counties include Benton, Gibson, McNairy, Pickett, Sullivan and Tipton.

PEP evaluates potential...

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has named Radnor Lake State Park in Nashville its Park of the Year as part of the Tennessee State Parks Awards of Excellence. The park was also honored with an award for its performance in sustainability. TDEC also announced awards for...

 Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced that the state will award $446,770,282 in grants for the expansion of internet access across the state of Tennessee.

In total, the broadband infrastructure...

Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a $438.5 million agreement in principle between JUUL Labs and 34 states and territories resolving a two-year bipartisan investigation into the e-cigarette manufacturer’s marketing and sales practices.

Of the $438.5 million, Tennessee will receive...

After a competitive application process, the National Complete Streets Coalition is launching three Complete Streets Leadership Academies with the states of California, Connecticut, and Tennessee. All three states have partnered with three local jurisdictions each for participation in their academy...

The Tennessee Aquarium is leading a partnership that has secured $10 million in federal funds to improve water quality and farming in Southeast Tennessee. The USDA funds are part of a regional conservation partnership program targeting a six-county area of the state spanning the Sequatchie River and...

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and Department of Health today issued new guidance and information around fentanyl and what to do in case of a potential exposure.

Recent media reports have highlighted stories of exposure to a white powdery substance...