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.
Number Tennessee Distressed Counties Decreases
October 10, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced Tennessee has reduced the state’s number of distressed counties to an all-time low as the Lee Administration focuses on targeted interventions for workforce development and infrastructure.
“Early on, we set a goal that we would have less than 10 distressed counties by 2025,” said Governor Lee. “By focusing on workforce development and infrastructure improvements, we are down to nine counties and will continue working to get remaining counties on the path to prosperity.”
AAA says Tennessee Gas Prices Drop 8 Cents
April 7, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee gas price average continues to decline and has dropped nearly 8 cents since this time last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $1.69 which is 49 cents less than one month ago and nearly 83 cents less than one year ago.
“This week, market analysts are watching crude oil prices, which started to increase at the end of last week,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “However, given the low demand readings, increases in crude aren’t likely to have an impact on gas prices in the near-term.”
Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security’s Driver Services Division Announces Service Updates
March 20, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) continues to monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak closely.
At this time, most State Driver Services Centers remain open and the Department is currently taking precautions to protect the health and safety of our customers and employees.











