Tennessee Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Summer K-3 Book Delivery Program
June 23, 2021
Delivering 500,000 Books Directly to Tennessee Students & Teachers at Home
Nashville, TN – To combat summer learning loss in Tennessee and support student learning in the home, Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) today announced the second year of its K-3 Book Delivery program to deliver 500,000 books to teachers and students statewide, including every rising first-grader in Tennessee.
110,000 teachers and students statewide, including every rising first grader, will benefit from the program as part of GELF’s “Stop the Slide!” campaign to combat summer learning loss.
Tennessee Unemployment rate remains steady as Economy Grows
June 20, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate held steady at 5% between April and May 2021, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).
May’s Unemployment Rate Unchanged as Tennesseans Continue Returning to the Workforce.
AAA releases Travel Update: National Parks get Busier, Hawaii Requires COVID-19 Tests, Check Your Passport
June 19, 2021
Nashville, TN – Traveler enthusiasm continues to grow as destinations reopen around the world. On Wednesday, the European Union voted to add the United States to its safe travel list.
While this would make it easier for Americans to vacation in Europe without quarantining, each of the 27 member states may have different testing and vaccination requirements for inbound travelers.
AAA reports Gas Prices in Tennessee are holding steady
June 15, 2021
Clarksville-Montgomery County has the Third Most Cheapest Gas Prices in Tennessee
Nashville, TN – Tennessee gas prices held steady over last week with today’s state average coming in at the same price as one week ago. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $2.88 which is only a penny more expensive than one month ago and $1.00 more than one year ago.
“Motorists are paying, on average, 37% more to fill up than the start of the year,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Prices for the rest of the month are likely to push more expensive, but if crude production increases, as forecasted, there is the possibility of seeing some relief at the pump later this summer.”
High crude oil prices could push pump prices higher. (AAA)
AAA reports Crude Oil climbs to Highest Price in 3 Years
June 14, 2021
Washington, D.C. – At $70.00/bbl, crude oil has increased to its highest price since October 2018 and is now $23/bbl more expensive than it was this past January.
Crude prices have steadily climbed this year along with optimism for the COVID-19 Coronavirus vaccine and the promising impact it will have on global gasoline demand.
Gas Prices Climb on the Week. (AAA)
TRWA announces Tennessee Outdoors Youth Summitt (TOYS) Field Day to be held at Buffalo Ridge, July 10th
June 12, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation (TWRF) will be partnering to hold Tennessee Outdoors Youth Summit (TOYS) Field Day. The event is Saturday, July 10th, 2021 at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County.
TOYS, in the past, has been a week-long event but has been moved to a single day this year due to the pandemic.
Tennessee Outdoors Youth Summitt (TOYS) Field Day set for July 10th at Buffalo Ridge Refuge
AAA Travel Update: Air Travel Increases; Cruise Lines get ready to Sail
June 7, 2021
Nashville, TN – The return to travel continues to gain momentum across the United States and around the world.
“Interest and enthusiasm for travel have gone through the roof,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The pent-up demand is being released and our AAA Travel Advisors have been inundated with calls from people who want to take a trip this year.
Cruise Ship. (AAA)
Tennessee Community Services Block Grants meeting Critical Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 31, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and partnering agencies are recognizing the important impact the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) has been able to make in communities over the last year.
Tennessee Department of Education releases State Spending Strategy for Nearly $4.2 Billion in Federal Stimulus Funding for K-12 Education
May 22, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced the spending strategy for the state’s portion of the federal COVID-19 relief and economic stimulus funding, totaling almost $4.2 billion statewide, to benefit K-12 students and schools in Tennessee.
Tennessee Approach Prioritizes Strategic Investments for All Students
April Unemployment Rate Highlights State’s Economic Recovery
May 20, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for April 2021 decreased by double digits when compared to data from the previous year. In April 2020, the state’s jobless rate reached a record high during the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
