AAA says Tennessee Gas Price Average Falls Two Cents
October 27, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee gas prices fell, on average, by two cents over the last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.91 which is nearly 2 cents less than one month ago and 40 cents less than one year ago.
“The U.S. has a very healthy level of gasoline stocks due to lower demand and that is keeping gas prices low,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Tennessee’s state gas price average has declined the past 13 consecutive days, for a total discount of four cents.”
The Tennessee Gas Price average has declined for 13 consecutive days. (AAA)
Tennessee County Unemployment Rates drop across State
August 30, 2020
Nashville, TN – The unemployment situation in three-quarters of Tennessee’s 95 counties continued to improve in July following business closures earlier in the year due to the COVID-19 health emergency.
Henry County unemployment rate was 8.1 percent in July. That’s down 0.8 percent from June’s 8.9 percent.
Tennessee Department of Transportation Awarded $11.2 Million Federal Rebuilding America Grant
June 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation has been awarded an $11,200,000 federal Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant. The grant money will provide partial funding for the I-40 Smart Fiber Project, which will expand Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies along I-40 between Memphis and Nashville.
Marsha Blackburn announces Grant to Expand Broadband Access between Memphis and Nashville
June 16, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Today, Tuesday, June 16th, 2020, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) announced that ten counties in West Tennessee and Middle Tennessee would receive an $11.2 million grant through the Department of Transportation’s Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program.
The grant, the direct result of a request made by Senator Blackburn earlier this year, will fund approximately 143 miles of fiber optic communications on I-40 between Memphis and Nashville.
Senator Marsha Blackburn.
Tennessee Department of Children’s Services takes action after Juvenile Tests Positive for COVID-19
April 24, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services is working with the Tennessee Department of Health and the COVID-19 Unified Command to conduct a surge mass testing event at a Memphis youth treatment facility one day after a juvenile there tested positive.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
May 20, 2014
Several West Tennessee Area Residents Selected to Serve
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today announced the appointments of 116 Tennesseans to 39 boards and commissions.
“I appreciate the commitment of these men and women and want to thank them for their willingness to serve the state,” Haslam said. “Tennessee will be well represented on these boards and commissions.”
Appointment terms are varied due to differing statutory requirements or term limits determined by specific qualifications.
Governor Bill Haslam appoints 116 Tennesseans to 39 boards and commissions.
IRS Offers Saturday Help February 26th, March 26th in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville
February 22, 2011
Nashville, TN – Taxpayers who may have difficulty scheduling a weekday visit to an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center can take advantage of the IRS offices in Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville being open Saturday, February 26th, and Saturday, March 26th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Approximately 97 IRS offices will be open nationwide those two Saturdays. [Read more]
