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114th TN General Assembly convenes; McNally, Sexton re-elected Speakers

State lawmakers headed back to Nashville this week to convene the first session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly. The Senate and House were gaveled into session Tuesday, Jan. 14, to swear in legislators and to formally elect leadership positions.  

Lt. Gov. Randy McNally was re-elected for a...

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Cardinal at bird feeder

State officials issue guidance to protect humans, animals from bird flu

As bird flu becomes an increasing concern for hunters, farmers, pet owners, and backyard birders, Tennessee state agencies are advising all residents to take proper precautions.

Constitutional officers

All three constitutional officers re-elected to another term

Members of the Tennessee Senate and House re-elected all three of the state’s constitutional officers during a joint session of the 114th General Assembly on Jan. 15.

Nashville skyline

Boyd Center Report Shows Tennessee’s Economy to Surpass US Growth in 2025

With the effects of the pandemic and economic recovery largely behind it, Tennessee’s economy is expected to find a more stable growth path and expand faster than the U.S. overall in 2025, according

Workforce trends

As retirements peak, local governments are finding ways to recruit, retain employees

As the silver tsunami begins to crest, state and local governments are finding incentives like hybrid and shortened work schedules, increased compensation and wages, and changes to educational and

Cookeville Community

Cookeville, NAMI Tennessee show how community collaboration can address citizens in crisis

As municipalities look to explore and expand crisis intervention care in their communities, a statewide mental health advocacy organization is hoping to help them connect what resources they have and

TN State Capitol

TN Senate, House caucuses nominate candidates for leadership roles

Republican and Democratic caucuses in both Houses elected key leadership positions for the upcoming 114th Tennessee General Assembly set to convene Jan. 14, 2025.

State funding board

State Funding Board approves conservative budget projections; growth still expected

While policy changes have led to a decline in revenue, Tennessee’s state budget is expected to rebound amid positive economic growth.

AI Child Abuse

City leaders can help as AI linked to rise in Internet Crimes Against Children

With tablets, laptops, phones, and gaming systems under the Christmas tree, law enforcement officials are asking parents, teachers, and other mandated reporters to educate themselves about the rising

Gallatin

Meta data center begins operations in Gallatin

Officials with the city of Gallatin were on hand to celebrate the opening of Meta’s Gallatin Data Center.

The new data center is now serving traffic, which means it is serving as part of the global

Budget Hearings

Rising tech costs, employee pay among concerns across state budget hearings

Rising technology costs and increased wages needed to recruit and retain employees were among top concerns expressed by multiple state departments as part of Gov. Bill Lee’s yearly budget hearings. 

Blue Oval

Ready sites can set cities apart for industrial development

As Blue Oval suppliers and other industries look to open facilities in Tennessee, there are several steps municipalities can take to ensure local industrial sites are ready for business.