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Tennessee’s largest companies secure sales tax exemptions for everything from jet fuel to water
By Adam Friedman Tennessee Lookout They’re scattered across the rural Tennessee landscape: blue-sided barns stretching the length of five U.S. football fields, clustered together in groups numbering as few as three to as many as 20. Each of Tennessee’s nearly 2,200 industrial chicken barns produce about 200,000 six-pound birds each year, a process that collectively […] The post Tennessee’s largest companies secure sales tax exemptions for everything from jet fuel to water appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
These are the candidates running in Tennessee's House District 97 primary
Incumbent Republican Rep. John Gillespie faces one challenger in the party primary for the Tennessee House District 97 race this year. The winner of that contest will face Jesse Huseth, the one Democrat to qualify for the ballot, in November. District 97 largely encompasses East Memphis and a small portion...
REPORT: The People Who Made “Hawk Tuah” Girl Famous Have Filed Multiple Copyrights In An Attempt To Get Their Slice Of The Pie
Tim Dickerson and DeArius Marlow are responsible for exposing the “Hawk Tuah” Girl to the world. The content creators, who go by Tim & Dee TV, interviewed Haliey Welch on that famed night in Nashville, birthing a phenomenon. But, while Welch has gone on to become a celebrity, they have hardly received any recognition.
2024 Tennessee Wildlife Conservation Raffle is Back with $290,000+ in Prizes
The 2024 Tennessee Wildlife Conservation Raffle promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring over $290,000 in prizes. Over the years, this incredible event has raised more than $8 million for vital Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) projects, supporting its mission to conserve and enhance Tennessee’s wildlife and natural habitats.
Tyler Terry pleads guilty to multi-state killing spree, sentenced to life
Tyler Terry, the South Carolina man linked to two murders in his home state, one in the Memphis area, and two more in St. Louis County in 2021, pleaded guilty on Monday and was sentenced to life for the multi-state killing spree.
Nazi flags and 'pro white' T-shirts: Hate group passes out flyers on Broadway
For the second time in just nearly as many weeks, a hate group stationed themselves in downtown Nashville and passed out flyers against those who were Jewish and in the LGBTQ community.
Having more than 1 kid in daycare is more expensive than rent, researchers say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - If you think the most expensive bill for families is housing, think again. Childcare costs have surged so much that researchers say having more than one kid in daycare is more expensive than rent in every state. According to a new report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, families in Tennessee spend, on average, about 40 percent of their household income on childcare. It's forcing some parents to make tough decisions to ensure their children get the care they need.
Let off the gas! 'Operation Southern Slow Down' in effect now through July 21 in Georgia
Are you one to speed when you think no one will catch you? Fair warning: This week is Operation Southern Slow Down. This is a multi-state initiative with law enforcement agencies from Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to Georgia State Patrol Capt. Michael Burns via email. The participating agencies will be increasing their presence for cracking down on speeding and aggressive driving. ...
Middle Tennessee reaches 100° for the first time this year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Hitting 100° in Middle Tennessee isn’t necessarily rare, however, it doesn’t happen that frequently. Nashville reached 100° for the first time this year on July 14. Reaching the century mark isn’t as easy as you might think in the Midstate, and humidity can play a huge role in that.
2024 GOP state executive committeeman candidates
State Executive Committeeman, Senate District 2 The Republican state executive committeeman for Tennessee Senate District 2 represents members of the party from Blount Monroe, Polk and part of Bradley counties in the state Republican Party. Women in the party such office as state executive committeewomen. Incumbent officeholder Bill Russell, of Reliance, is competing with Blount County Planning Commission Chairman Darrell Tipton and Brandon M. Leitch, of Greenback, in the Aug....
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