TWRA reports Deer tests Positive for CWD in Crockett County, Hardin County, Dyer County now High-Risk
December 12, 2021
Nashville, TN – A deer harvested in Crockett County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
The CWD-positive deer was a 3 1/2 -year-old buck and changes Crockett County from high-risk to positive for CWD and Dyer County changes to high-risk due to its proximity.
Transportation Map, Rules for CWD
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces 20 TN Counties Will Receive Federal Recovery Assistance for May Derecho, Storm
July 10, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the federal government is granting his request for Major Disaster Declaration and making federal recovery assistance available to 20 counties impacted from severe weather, flooding, and straight-line winds on May 3rd and May 4th, 2020.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Paris-Henry County under Tornado Watch until late tonight
March 28, 2020
Nashville, TN – The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Paris-Henry County as well as parts of West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee until 2:00am CT Sunday morning.
Strong to severe thunderstorms may develop late this afternoon though the greatest chance for severe weather will be from 8:00pm tonight through early Sunday morning. All modes of severe weather are possible, including damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump Approves Tennessee Disaster Declaration
December 6, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Today, Friday, December 6th, 2019, U.S. President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Tennessee and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and straight-line winds on October 26th, 2019.
Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storm and straight-line winds in Benton County, Decatur County, Hardin County, Henderson County, Houston County, Humphreys County, McNairy County, Montgomery County, Perry County, and Wayne County.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump
“Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” Smoke Alarm Program continues in 2020
November 15, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces that the “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” program will continue providing life-saving smoke alarms to Tennesseans in 2020 with the recent approval of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fire Prevention and Safety Grant.
Montgomery County home recently destroyed by fire. Smoke alarms gave the family the time needed to get out of the house before it was engulfed in flames.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Appoints Jennifer King 24th Judicial District Chancellor
September 4, 2019
Nashville, TN – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Jennifer King of Carroll County to serve as the Chancellor of the 24th Judicial District to fill the Honorable Carma McGee’s vacancy.
“Jennifer is an engaged member of the community and highly qualified attorney,” said Governor Lee. “We are proud to appoint her to the 24th Judicial District and value the expertise she brings to the role.”
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
TDOE Releases TNReady Results for 2019
August 16, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn has released the TNReady assessment results which indicates that students across the state are performing better in almost all math subjects.
The TNReady scores also show that more than half the schools in Tennessee – 56 percent – improved their growth scores (TVAAS scores) from the previous year, with 41 percent of all schools earning a level 4 or 5 TVAAS rating which measures year-to-year growth.
TNReady assessment results have been released by the Tennessee Department of Education.
Tennessee Announces What’s New For 2019
January 1, 2019
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Nashville, TN – Tourism in Tennessee continues to expand with new attractions, impressive state-of-the-art developments, expansions and milestone anniversary celebrations of iconic attractions that help shape “The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee.”
Elvis Presley statue near Historic Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. (Tennessee Department of Tourist Development)
TNECD Announces Seven Counties to Participate in New Round of Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program
April 19, 2018
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the counties chosen to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program (PEP).
The counties selected in this round of PEP include Anderson County, Benton County, Cheatham County, Hardin County, Henry County, Marshall County and Washington County.
AT&T Expands High-Speed Internet in Communities across Tennessee
January 30, 2018
Nashville, TN – AT&T* has expanded internet access in communities throughout Tennessee to better serve those in rural and urban areas alike.
As part of our FCC Connect America Fund commitment, AT&T has deployed high-speed internet service to rural and underserved locations in parts of 51 counties serving more than 37,000 Tennessee locations.
For much of this rural deployment, AT&T is using its Fixed Wireless Internet service. Launched in Tennessee in June of 2017, this innovative service delivers an internet connection with download speeds of at least 10Mbps and upload speeds of at least 1Mbps to homes and small businesses.
Recent Fixed Wireless Deployments Bring Internet Service to more than 37,000 Rural Locations in Parts of 51 Counties. 100% Fiber-Optic Internet Powered by AT&T Fiber Available at more than 330,000 Tennessee Locations.
