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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces appointment of new state plant pathologist
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, n her role, Dr. Prabha Liyanapathiranage was tasked with diagnosing plant diseases, identifying plant pests, educating plant inspectors and stakeholders about invasive pests, and collaborating with pathologists on pathogens of regional, national, and international significance. During her master’s degree program, Liyanapathiranage...
TDEC announced the awarding of 36 Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants, totaling $718,757, for remediation projects across the state
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these grants, funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, are designed to support environmental protection and economic development, particularly in rural areas. The act provides local governments and development boards with essential resources for investigating, cleaning up, and redeveloping contaminated...
AutoZone Liberty Bowl's Graeter elected as Tenn Sports HOF Board Chairman
AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Graeter elected as Tenn Sports HOF Board Chairman AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Graeter elected as Tenn Sports HOF Board Chairman AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Graeter elected as Tenn Sports HOF Board Chairman
The Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Special Investigations Section has announced the arrest of woman on charges of tax evasion
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, her name is Brittany Cardwell and her bond was set at $5,000. The arrest follows an indictment by a Robertson County Grand Jury, which charged Cardwell with one felony count of tax evasion. The indictment accuses Cardwell of providing false and...
GOP Congressman files articles of impeachment against VP Kamala Harris
A Tennessee Republican has filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her record on immigration and “breach of public trust” regarding President Joe Biden’s physical and mental health. Congressman Andy Ogles has previously introduced articles against Harris regarding immigration and lack of border control...
Infamous Haunted House Owner Russ McKamey Accused Of Attempted Murder
Russ McKamey, owner of the controversial haunted house, McKamey Manor, has been arrested. Per PEOPLE, McKamey was arrested on July 19 on charges of sexual assault, domestic violence, and attempted murder. McKamey is scheduled for an initial court appearance in August. He posted a $1,000 bond and was ordered to have no contact with the victim.
NashVillager Podcast: A tale of two campaign finance investigations
Who is looking into whether campaign finance laws were broken in two Middle Tennessee communities?. A pair of ongoing probes into local political donations are moving in different directions. Plus the local news for July 25, 2024 and the primary challenge against one Republican Tennessee Congressman. Credits:. This is a...
As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future
Two years ago, Maryville Republican Bryan Richey pulled off a major upset, taking down a seven-term incumbent while raising a fraction of the money his opponent did. The seemingly grassroots campaign was anything but, as groups supporting school vouchers and charters boosted Richey with over $140,000 in independent advertisements. The investment in Richey didn’t pay […] The post As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
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