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Gov. Lee, TDEC announce Office of Outdoor Recreation in Tennessee
Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) have announced the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation to further the state’s conservation efforts and to help residents and visitors have more access to Tennessee’s great outdoors. Lee made the announcement at the second annual Tennessee Conservation Summit in Nashville, where […] The post Gov. Lee, TDEC announce Office of Outdoor Recreation in Tennessee appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Karma comes back to bite those who unjustly attacked Tennessee State University
In the annals of Tennessee politics, there are few more egregious examples of injustice and abuse of power than the way certain state lawmakers targeted Tennessee State University in recent years. However, the karma for those responsible is now coming back to haunt them, and I believe this is only the beginning.
VIDEO: Gov. Lee Announces New Diaper Program Under Strong Families Initiative
On August 6, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, will provide 100 diapers per month for children under two who are enrolled in TennCare or CoverKids healthcare coverage, as part of Governor Lee’s Strong Families Initiative. The new diaper program takes effect on Wednesday, August 7th.
Regional Eighth of August festivities celebrate emancipation
Kentuckians and Tennesseans are celebrating the Eighth of August this week. The regional holiday – similar to Juneteenth – celebrates the emancipation of Black Americans from slavery. Communities across the region are coming together to celebrate a day deeply rooted in Black history. The Eighth of August –...
Opportunity in Tennessee: Gene Slade’s Biggest Sales Training Event Yet!
Get ready for an extraordinary opportunity in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. From September 29 to October 3, 2024, the newly-built Great Elkmont Lodge Mansion will host the largest Lead Ninja Sales Retreat ever. This event is a unique chance for salespeople and technicians to enhance their skills in a beautiful setting in nature.
First Alert Forecast: Cooler air is on the way
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -One more day in the 90s before some cooler air moves into Middle Tennessee. Tonight, will be partly cloudy, some areas of patchy fog are possible along the Plateau. Lows will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. COOLING DOWN LATE WEEK:. A much welcomed shot...
University of Tennessee System Investing $1.4 Million in Local Communities
KNOXVILLE – The University of Tennessee System has launched an innovative new program that will invest $1.4 million in rural communities across Tennessee. Launched July 18, the UT System began investing in locally based certificates of deposits (CDs) with 14 banking partners throughout Tennessee. With an initial investment of $1.4 million, this program will strengthen partnering financial institutions while diversifying the University’s cash management accounts.
Man Charged In Road Rage Incident
A Tennessee man was charged after an investigation into a report of road rage in Oak Grove Wednesday morning. Oak Grove Police say 45-year-old Rodolfo Noriega Lucas got mad at another driver on Interstate 24 and pointed a gun at them several times. He was arrested at a gas station...
Bear rescue calls for state laws as more bears turn to humans for food
TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WVLT) - The head of one of East Tennessee’s most prolific bear rescues is saying the operation is taking in more and more bears, citing growth and lack of state action as reasons for more human-bear interactions. Greg Greico is the director of operations at Townsend-based Appalachian...
Tennessee state House District makes history by electing first Latina lawmaker
Saludos, amigos: On Aug. 1, voters made history by electing the first Latina or Latino legislator to the Tennessee General Assembly. The fast-growing Latino population now makes up 7.5% of Tennessee residents, but there has never been a lawmaker elected from the Hispanic community. ...
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