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.
National Gas Price Average Jumps Four Cents Alongside an Increase in Consumer Demand
January 18, 2018
Tampa, FL – Gas prices jumped four cents on the week landing today’s national average at $2.53. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand increased 164,000 bbl on the week to register at 8.8 million.
The demand measurement is the highest demand for the first EIA report of January since 2011. The demand increase is a contributing factor to this week’s higher pump prices.
AAA says 2018 Kicks-off with Most Expensive Gas Prices Since 2014
January 2, 2018
Tampa, FL – At $2.49, the national gas price average is the most expensive seen at the start of a new year since 2014, when gas prices were more than $3.00/gallon. High travel volumes over the holidays drove gas prices up five cents on the week.
At the start of 2018, motorists in the Northeast, South and the upper Midwest are seeing pump prices as much as 13 cents more expensive than last one week ago.
AAA reports Holiday Driving Demand Causes Temporary Increase at the Pump
December 27, 2017
Tampa, FL – Heading into the final week of the year, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $2.44, an increase of two cents on the week.
As more drivers hit the road for the holidays, the increase in driving demand is likely the cause for increases in some states.
Despite the incremental jump, motorists in 33 states are paying less on the week – as much as nine cents.
Gas Prices increased in several states during the holidays. (AAA)
AAA reports Gas Prices and Consumer Demand on Steady Decline
December 12, 2017
Tampa, FL – The national average price for a gallon of gasoline dropped two cents on the week to $2.46. East Coast and Midwest states are seeing the largest drops in gas prices – as much as six cents – in the last week.
While a small number of states, who historically experience ongoing volatility, are seeing increases: Indiana (+11 cents), Michigan (+8 cents), Ohio (+4 cents), Hawaii (+1 cent) and Illinois (+1 cent).
AAA says Heading into December, Gas Prices Decline Across the Country
November 29, 2017
Tampa, FL – The national gas price average has been trending cheaper for 10 days. At $2.51, today’s price is three cents less than last Monday. On the week, 49 states are paying less at the pump for a gallon of regular gasoline.
The District of Columbia and Hawaii saw their gas price increase by one cent. Prices have dropped between one and 15 cents elsewhere across the country.
Price at the pump continues to fall.
AAA reports Pump Prices Continue to Recover Amidst Busy Hurricane Season
October 25, 2017
Tampa Bay, FL – The average price at the pump has fallen for 15 of the last 20 days, for a total savings of seven cents per gallon.
The national average currently sits at $2.46 per gallon, which is one cent less than one week ago, 12 cents less than one month ago and 24 cents more year-over-year. The national average is down 17 cents per gallon versus the 2017 peak price reached in September ($2.67).
The average price at the pump has fallen for 15 of the last 20 days, for a total savings of seven cents per gallon.
TWRA reminds Hunters of Importation Restrictions to help keep Tennessee Chronic Wasting Disease Free
September 24, 2017
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reminding hunters, who travel beyond the state border, that they must be mindful of import restrictions before they return home. The restrictions are in an effort to keep chronic wasting disease (CWD) out of Tennessee.
The TWRA is concerned about hunters who pursue big game out of state in the cervid family, which includes white-tailed deer, elk, and moose. Currently, 24 states and two Canadian provinces are CWD positive.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants hunters to know the importance of importation restrictions.
AAA reports Prices at the Pump Drop for First Time in Three Weeks
May 2, 2017
Tampa, FL – Gas prices have dropped slowly on the week. Today’s national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.39, a three cents drop from one week ago; however, it is an increase of nine cents over last month and 18 cents more than this time last year. One year ago, the country was experiencing higher consumer demand and prices were increasing.
Fast forward to today, consumers are still experiencing higher gas prices over last year due to the OPEC agreement, but we are not seeing substantial increases at the pump due to increased gasoline inventories and low demand across the country.
AAA says Gas Prices Remain Stable Despite Record Low Demand
February 10, 2017
Tampa, FL – The national average price of regular unleaded gasoline remained relatively stable over the past week, settling at today’s price of $2.27 per gallon.
Although today’s average remains flat compared to one week ago, drivers are paying ten cents less per gallon month-over-month, and 52 cents more per gallon year-over-year.
