TWRA, Non Profit Organizations to start Campaign to Save Monarch Butterflies
June 6, 2015
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is among the organizations launching a campaign to help save monarch butterflies.
The TWRA, along with the National Wildlife Federation, Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF), Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation (TennGreen), Mississippi River Corridor (MRC) and The Nature Conservancy are partnering with Roundstone Native Seed Company in an effort to save the butterflies.
Monarch Butterfly
Travelers urged to protect themselves from Mosquitoes
March 31, 2015
Chikungunya Virus Disease Spread by Bites
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding vacation and business travelers about the importance of protecting themselves from mosquitoes that may transmit chikungunya virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue.
The first confirmed case of chikungunya virus disease in Tennessee occurred in 2014; since then 42 additional cases have been documented, all involving travel outside the state.
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AAA says Orlando Florida Tops List of Spring Travel Destinations in United States
March 14, 2015
Sun destinations are travelers’ top getaways following harsh winter
Tampa, FL – Warm destinations offering fun-filled activities for families will experience the largest influx of travelers this spring season. Florida has three of the top 10 most popular city destinations, including Orlando at number one.
Sunny, beach destinations in California and South Carolina also rank high on the list, followed by ever-popular vacation destinations Washington, D.C., New York City, Seattle and San Francisco. [Read more]
AAA reports Labor Day Gas Prices hit Four Year Lows
September 2, 2014
Prices fell nearly 10 cents through the month of August
Tampa, FL – Gas prices remained stable through the Labor Day holiday weekend as 29.7 million people gassed up the vehicle for a road trip.
Prices were the cheapest for the holiday since 2010. Compared to last year’s Labor Day, the average price was 15 cents cheaper nationwide, 19 cents cheaper in Florida, 20 cents cheaper in Georgia and 18 cents cheaper in Tennessee. [Read more]
CPSC reports Children’s Water Bottles being recalled by BRITA Due to Laceration Hazard
August 21, 2014
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that BRITA is recalling Children’s Water Bottles because the lid can break causing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Dora the Explorer®, Hello Kitty®, SpongeBob Square Pants®, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles® Water Bottles being recalled by BRITA.
VIZIO recalls around 245,000 39-inch and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over
August 14, 2014
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that 39 and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions are being recalled by VIZIO due to risk of tip over and possible impact injury to the consumer.
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
VIZIO recalls 39 and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions being recalled because the units might tip over.
Hummingbird Festival Returns to LBL’s Woodlands Nature Station August 2nd and 3rd
July 27, 2014
Golden Pond, KY – Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area hosts the annual Hummingbird Festival, Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and 3rd, from 10:00am-4:00pm at Woodlands Nature Station.
Admission to this special event is $6.00 ages 13 and up, $4.00 ages 5-12, and free for children 4 and under.
Brainard Palmer-Ball, Jr. bands a hummingbird as a young visitor watches.
Tennessee State Fire Marshal says review Insurance Coverage before Holiday Travels Begin
November 26, 2013
Tennessee urges Residents to review Insurance Coverage
Nashville, TN – The holiday season increases the chance for mishaps, as more people travel and attend gatherings. Factor in the fatigue and distraction that can accompany changes to our routines and the risk becomes greater.
Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak suggests you take time to review how your insurance covers mishaps in the home and when traveling. [Read more]
American Heart Association reports 180,000 deaths worldwide may be associated with sugary soft drinks
April 1, 2013
About 25,000 deaths in the United States each year may be associated with sugar-sweetened drinks.
New Orleans, LA – Sugar-sweetened sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks may be associated with about 180,000 deaths around the world each year, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions.
Sugar-sweetened beverages are consumed throughout the world, and contribute to excess body weight, which increases the risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and some cancers.
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Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance urges residents to review Insurance Coverage
December 23, 2012
Prepare for the holiday season with an eye toward Murphy’s Law
Nashville, TN – The holiday season increases the chance for mishaps, as more people travel and attend gatherings. Factor in the fatigue and distraction that can accompany changes to our routines, and the risk becomes greater. After all, no one ever plans on being injured. [Read more]
