Tennessee Department of the Treasury says celebrate Easter by Building a College Savings Nest Egg
April 16, 2014
Nashville, TN – Easter is a time when children look forward to chocolate eggs. But there’s another gift that people can give to children, grandchildren or other young friends and relatives this holiday season. And, unlike the chocolate that often disappears before dinner, this gift can last a lifetime.
“While it’s great to give children candy eggs to celebrate Easter, I also encourage Tennesseans to consider starting college savings nest eggs for their loved ones,” State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. said. “One great way to do that is through the Treasury Department’s TNStars College Savings 529 Program. Setting up an account is easy – in fact, it can be done online – and there are tax benefits for those who do.” [Read more]
Tennessee Department of Health says Chicks and Ducks are cute, but not a good Easter Gift
April 8, 2014
Risk of human Salmonella infections from contact with live poultry
Nashville, TN – Cuddly baby chicks and ducks are as much a part of the Easter holiday as colored eggs and the Easter bunny. But even though they are fun to look at and kids love them, you should not give them as gifts because of the health risks involved.
Live poultry, especially baby poultry, commonly carry Salmonella germs.
Cuddly baby chicks and ducks should not be given as gifts.
Tennessee Department of Transporation halts Interstate Construction for Easter Travel Holiday
March 27, 2013
Motorists Urged to Obey Work Zone Speed Limits Despite Suspension of Construction
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate construction work this Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel.
TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, March 28th at 6:00pm through Monday, April 1st at 6:00am. This will provide maximum roadway capacity to motorists expected to travel across the state this holiday weekend. [Read more]
Tennessee Department of Agriculture says Chicks and Ducks are cute, but not a good Easter Gift
March 23, 2013
Risk of human Salmonella infections from contact with live poultry
Nashville, TN – Cuddly baby chicks and ducks are as much a part of the Easter holiday as colored eggs and the Easter bunny. But even though they are fun to look at and kids love them, you should not give them as gifts because of the health risks involved.
Live poultry, especially baby poultry, commonly carry Salmonella germs. People can get Salmonella from contact with the birds or their environments. These germs can contaminate a bird’s body and anything in the area where they are displayed or housed, such as cages or coops.
Cuddly baby chicks and ducks should not be given as gifts.
Easter Weekend at Tennessee State Parks
April 22, 2011
Tennessee – Bunnies! Buffets! From east to west, Tennessee State Parks will be holding several fun, family-friendly events this Easter weekend. Especially designed for the little ones and an annual highlight are several Easter Egg Hunts, slated for Saturday, April 23rd, at Big Ridge, Fort Pillow, Natchez Trace, Pickwick Landing, Standing Stone and T.O. Fuller state parks. Cedars of Lebanon will host their Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 24th.
Visitors are encouraged to contact individual parks for times and details. For a complete schedule of events, please visit http://tn.gov/environment/parks/events/. [Read more]
