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Pittman Center shows small cities can employ green land management practices

With concerns rising about using pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, the town of Pittman Center is showing that even small municipalities can employ green measures in maintaining their public lands

Gov. Bill Lee delivers sixth State of the State address

Gov. Bill Lee delivered his sixth State of the State address, presenting budget and legislative goals for the upcoming year in a joint session of the General Assembly on Feb. 6.

Rural cities must leverage assets, invest in amenities to reverse population losses

As populations return to urban centers after the pandemic, many rural communities are looking to bridge gaps in technology, healthcare availability, food access, and economic development to better

Cities can protect pollinator populations with help from Bee City USA

A nationwide initiative is providing Tennessee municipalities with the tools and resources they need to protect pollinators in their own communities. Bee City USA, an initiative of the Xerces Society

Clarksville black history trail models how cities can preserve heritage

From an Olympic athlete to music stars to medical professionals, the city of Clarksville is home to numerous important people and places in African-American history. Highlighting these contributions

FEMA overhauls disaster recovery benefits, assistance policies

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced reforms to its Disaster Assistance Program to remove unnecessary red tape. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and FEMA

Municipalities across Tennessee respond to snowfall

Snowfall reaching up to seven inches in West Tennessee and nine inches in both Middle and East Tennessee led to the closure of schools, businesses, and government offices across the state. Meanwhile, emergency responders including police, fire departments, and local public works crews remained on...

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TDEC announces new information on ARP funding opportunities

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced new information regarding the State Water Infrastructure Grants (SWIG) program, which is administering American Rescue

DOJ releases new guidelines on policies, practices for specialized policing units

The Department of Justice has issued a 72-page guide for state and local law enforcement agencies regarding practices and policies for specialized units, following a review of such units after one was

AI data providing solutions to retail, business recruitment in small cities

With new uses for artificial intelligence (AI) technology being discovered daily, smaller municipalities in Tennessee are realizing how they can put AI to work to promote and attract retailers. Both

113 General Assembly back in session

Today, the Second Session of the 113 General Assembly was gaveled into session at noon.

The Governor’s proposed expansion of the Education Freedom Scholarships and reform of the Franchise and Excise Tax are likely to be the central components of his budget proposal. The recent development regarding...

TDEC: Municipalities can take advantage of new brownfields grant

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) officials are hoping community leaders take advantage of a new grant program designed to return brownfield sites to tax rolls and community