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State Honors Johnson Heating & Air During Black Business Month
Union City, Tenn.–Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter kicked off Wednesday with a visit to Johnson Heating & Air in Union City in honor of National Black Business Month. McWhorter said, “It is clear from the stops today these two companies exemplify what it means to be pillars of the community, making a longstanding impact in their regions and the state of Tennessee.”
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee defends CoreCivic amid breach of contract fines and DOJ probe
As federal investigators scrutinize alleged civil rights violations at a privately operated prison in Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday called private prison operator CoreCivic a “very important partner” of the state, and praised the company’s “commitment to reducing turnover.” The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced a civil investigation into conditions...
Schools, non-profits awarded grants from Dollar General Literacy Foundation
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) — Schools and non-profits in the Tri-Cities were awarded grants through Dollar General’s Literacy Foundation. Dollar General announced on Thursday its literacy foundation awarded nearly $660,000 in youth literacy grants to Tennessee nonprofits, libraries and schools. “We understand investing in youth literacy means investing in the future of students and our collective […]
NashVillager Podcast: Separation of church and Tennessee
The line between religion and government can sometimes be a thin one. Plus the local news for August 22, 2024 and how Nashville’s transit decision might affect people in other counties. Credits:. This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Nina Cardona. Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez,...
Tennessee firms nab top spots on list of fastest-growing private US companies
More than 100 Tennessee businesses ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to Inc. Magazine. Of those, 84 are located in the Nashville metro area. The publication annually releases its Inc. 5000 list, ranking the top privately-owned American companies according to their percentage revenue growth over the last three...
Tennessee and Virginia see record-breaking tourism revenues
BRISTOL (WCYB) — According to the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the state saw a record-breaking $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending in 2023 and local officials say this is helping our economy. When people come to Bristol, they stay in our hotels downtown, they shop in our stores...
After the 2010 Tennessee floods, Keith Urban had to abandon his ruined guitar collection for last-minute eBay buys in the studio
In 2010, Kieth Urban was preparing to enter the studio to record his sixth album, Get Closer. Then came the devastating Tennessee floods, which hit Nashville particularly hard. Urban's guitar collection was left trapped underwater in his storage complex, and there was nothing he could do about it.The Aussie-American songsmith relived the nightmare during a recent chat with YouTube favorite Rick Beato, saying that a last-gasp online guitar purchase made him feel like he was “cheating” on his go-to guitars.The floods affected several areas in Tennessee and Kentucky in May 2010, causing $2.3 billion in damages, with Urban's instruments among...
State Board of Education Seeks Public Feedback on ELA Standards
The Tennessee State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking public feedback on the current English/Language Arts standards. This review comes as the SBE prepares to implement new standards for the 2029-30 school year. According to the SBE, each review process follows an almost two-year rigorous, legislatively outlined procedure to promote collaboration and transparency.
As elderly population grows, Tennessee law creates new supportive housing option
As the adult population of Tennessee grows, the number of vulnerable seniors is rising and many lower-income individuals who need support turn to group homes. However, there are not enough licensed group homes to meet the need. Now, new legislation hopes to fill the void with smaller licensed homes.
Local crisis call center meets national standard for in-state answered calls
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—Inseparable, a mental health advocacy group, shared a report showing how many 988 calls are answered in the state. 988 is the shortened number for the national suicide prevention hotline. According to the report, Tennessee receives about 89% of its calls in-state. The other 11% are rolled over and answered by overflow […]
Voting open for Top Adventure Towns contest; three regional places nominated
TRI-CITIES (WJHL) – The Blue Ridge Outdoors team nominated three regional places for its Top Adventure Towns contest. There are four categories: tiny, small, medium and large towns. According to the competition’s official website, “They are mountain biking meccas, whitewater oases, climbing paradises, and hiking dream destinations. Some are long established while others are quickly […]
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