State Rep. Iris Rudder, R-Winchester, announced $175,000 in state funding was awarded to the City of Whitwell and the Town of Decherd. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will administer the funding through two separate programs: Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) and Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP). Both were approved by the General Assembly in the 2025-26 …
Since opening in 2018, The Caverns has emerged as a powerful economic engine for Grundy County and the surrounding region, generating nearly $88 million in visitor spending and creating and supporting 146 jobs, according to a newly released economic impact report. Located in the heart of Tennessee’s South Cumberland region, The Caverns is not only a celebrated destination …
According to a state analysis, Hamilton County will likely lose its status as Tennessee’s fourth-most-populous county within the next five years. A 2024 analysis from the Boyd Center at the University of Tennessee projected that Rutherford County’s population would surpass Hamilton County’s by this month, based on census population figures released in 2022. New census …
A new law restricting cell phone use in Tennessee classrooms will take effect in the upcoming school year. Under this legislation, state school districts are required to implement policies prohibiting cell phone use during instructional periods. Exceptions must be made to accommodate students with learning disabilities or medical needs who may require phone access during …
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has launched TN Direct Admissions. Using existing academic data, this new pilot program automatically accepts eligible high school seniors into in-state public and private universities and the state’s community and technical colleges (TCAT). Research shows that the college application and financial aid process often feels too complex, causing many students …
At a recent meeting, the Powells Crossroads Board of Mayor and Aldermen proposed two new ballfields at Crossroads Park. Both fields are designed to be accommodated within the boundaries of Field 1, given its substantial size, allowing them to be appropriately divided and situated within the current outfield area. These new fields are intended to …
With these scorching temperatures, your car can turn into an oven! Did you know that the temperature inside your car can reach up to 125 degrees in just minutes? A vehicle can reach a dangerous temperature in as little as 10 minutes. An average of 38 children die from heatstroke in hot cars each year. …
Dozens of communities across the Volunteer State will see funding from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund, the Recreational Trails Program, and the Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program. On Monday, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Outdoor Recreation announced $22,059,191 in grants from those funds and programs. The City of Whitwell will receive …
Parents in Tennessee are upset after state-funded scholarships for their children were revoked due to an administrative mistake. The Education Freedom Act, signed by Governor Bill Lee, offers nearly $7,300 for private school tuition and drew 33,000 applicants within hours of launching. A TDOEÂ spokesman said via email, Due to an inadvertent error, 166 Education Freedom …
Tennessee’s sales tax holiday runs from Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27. During this event, families can buy school-related items—like clothing, classroom supplies, laptops, and tablets—tax-free, as long as each item meets set price limits. Clothing and school supplies must be under $100 per item; technology items, including tablets, are capped at $1,500. Some …
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