Drivers across the Chattanooga area are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to trend downward. According to the latest survey from GasBuddy, average gasoline prices in the Chattanooga area have fallen nearly 12 cents per gallon over the past week. The average price for regular unleaded fuel now stands at approximately …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for the month of May. Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today reported that total May tax revenues were $1.9 billion, $227.2 million more than the budgeted estimate and $244.7 million more than May 2025. The total tax growth rate for the month was 14.38 …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — More than 100,000 Tennesseans are no longer receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to newly released federal data showing a significant decline in participation across the state. SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program, provides grocery assistance to low-income individuals and families. Tennessee remains one of the states with …
A new Tennessee immigration law is facing a legal challenge from civil rights groups who argue the measure could lead to criminal charges and jail time for some immigrants who have lived in the state for decades. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), the ACLU of Tennessee, and the National Immigration Law Center have filed …
The surge in vacation-home buying that swept across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic has largely come to an end, and the Chattanooga area is no exception. A new analysis by SellMyTimeshareNow found that vacation-home purchases financed with mortgages nationwide have fallen nearly 66 percent since their pandemic-era peak in 2021. The report shows purchases …
Tennessee’s unemployment rate remains among the lowest in the nation, but new labor data shows the state has now recorded job losses for five consecutive months, raising concerns about a slowing employment market. According to the latest figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the state’s unemployment rate has remained relatively stable …
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is inviting Tennesseans and visitors to take part in the Agency’s 2026 wild turkey summer observation survey. The survey is open to the public and will continue through Aug 31. Agency staff have conducted this survey annually since the 1980s, with public participation set for its fifth …
Tennessee motorists applying for an initial vehicle registration will soon face new documentation requirements under legislation approved by the Tennessee General Assembly. According to a notice issued by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, Public Chapter 954, passed in 2026, will require applicants seeking an initial registration for a motor vehicle that requires a license plate …
Tennessee will become the first state in the nation with its own regulatory framework for nuclear fusion machines June 9, marking yet another major milestone as the global epicenter of nuclear energy. The Volunteer State will be the first state to roll out a technology-neutral approach to fusion regulation. Tennessee will tap into its expertise …
Tennessee motorists crossing the state line will soon be greeted by a brand-new look. The state officially unveiled a redesigned “Welcome to Tennessee” sign Monday, marking the first major update to Tennessee’s iconic welcome signs in more than three decades. The new design was introduced during a ceremony at the Unicoi County Welcome Center in …
