Nearly 300 election officials from across Tennessee gathered in Nashville on Monday, June 23, for the annual Election Law Seminar hosted by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett and the Division of Elections. This crucial training event comes as Tennessee celebrates being ranked #1 in the nation for election integrity for the fourth consecutive year by The …
Category: Government
Construction Prompts Weekend Closure of Interstate 24 in Hamilton County
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement a full …
Update! Victims Identified in Dunlap Plane Crash
On Tuesday, June 24th, at approximately 6:25 PM, the Dunlap Fire Department was assigned to a plane crash, along with the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Emergency Management, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and Puckett EMS TN/North GA. Firefighters assisted EMS with patient care and helped secure the crash site to prevent any fuel from igniting …
State Senator Gives Hope to Grundy County Teachers
Grundy County is once again considering providing teachers with a bonus, following a proposal from State Senator Janice Bowling. This comes after the board had previously decided to withdraw from a state program that would have granted teachers a $2,300 bonus. Senator Bowling has announced her plan to introduce legislation in the next session to …
Update on Plane Crash in Dunlap; Pilot Died
On Tuesday, June 24th, at approximately 6:25 PM, the Dunlap Fire Department was assigned to a plane crash, along with the Dunlap Police Department, Sequatchie County Emergency Management, Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office, and Puckett EMS TN/North GA. Firefighters assisted EMS with patient care and helped secure the crash site to prevent any fuel from igniting …
Tennessee Unemployment Rate Remains Steady
Tennessee’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5% last month and continues to track well below the national rate, according to the latest data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was unchanged from the previous month. A year ago, it was 3.2%. Tennessee’s unemployment rate …
Able-Bodied Adults Reminded about SNAP Benefits Job Requirements
There are various resources available to help SNAP customers find employment and training opportunities. New guidelines impose time limits on benefits for able-bodied adults without dependents if they fail to meet work requirements. Jobs4TN.Gov, SNAP E&T from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and TNReconnect are some of the options available to support …
TWRA Withdraws License Fee Increase, Boat Registration Fees Will Increase
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) appeared before the Joint Government Operations Committee on June 18, 2025, to present the license fee increase previously approved by the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC). After hearing numerous verbal commitments from committee members to seek alternative funding for wildlife conservation, TWRA Executive Director Jason Maxedon decided to …
Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday Dates Set for July
The dates for Tennessee’s 2025 sales tax holiday have been announced. This year’s tax-free holiday will run from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 25, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. During that weekend, the following items will not have a sales tax: Clothing – General apparel that costs $100 or less per item, such …
Construction Prompts Weekend Closure of Interstate 24 in Hamilton County
Drivers traveling near the I-75 at the I-24 interchange in Hamilton County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. As part of Phase 2 (the second of two projects) to widen and improve the I-75 at I-24 interchange, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews must implement a full …



