Take advantage of the Many Water Activities in Tennessee
July 15, 2021
Nashville, TN – As summertime heats up, make a splash on your next Tennessee adventure, and dive into the state’s abundant waterways with endless water-filled activities.
With over a half-million acres of lakes and 50,000 miles of rivers, come be a part of the thrilling adventures, relaxing vibes, and unlimited possibilities Tennessee has to offer.
TDOC, TDH Offer Testing for Corrections Employees
April 10, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), will launch a proactive testing initiative to further ensure the safety of staff and inmates during the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Tennessee Tourism releases 2020 Tennessee Vacation Guide
January 9, 2020
2020 Tennessee Vacation Guide has Three Distinct Covers that Showcase Scenic Beauty Across the State
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveiled its official 2020 Tennessee Vacation Guide.
For the first time, the guide features three distinct covers that showcase the breadth of picturesque landscapes across the state, including treasures like Reelfoot Lake State Park in Tiptonville, Machine Falls at Short Springs Natural Area in Tullahoma and Jane Bald at Roan Mountain in Carter County.
2020 Tennessee Vacation Guide now available
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)
Tennessee’s 20 Safest Cities of 2018
July 12, 2018
Salt Lake City, UT – Tennessee may be home to some of the highest crime rates in the country, but as the latest FBI report details, it’s also home to safe havens. The database identifies more than twenty cities and towns with violent crime rates that fall below two per 1,000 people.
At the same time, all but three of those cities reported property crime rates below the national average.
TWRA presents Fishing Proposals for 2013
September 2, 2012
Now Accepting Regulations Comments
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Fisheries Division announced its proposed 2013 fishing regulation changes that will be presented to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) at its October meeting. The TWRA made the proposals at the August 23rd-24th meeting of the TFWC in Nashville.
The proposals cover a variety of topics including Alabama rigs, skipjack herring, wild trout streams, walleye on Cherokee Reservoir, and bass on Pickwick, Parksville and Cordell Hull reservoirs. Other proposals limit the number of commercial licenses, the addition of new commercial gear, and define waters open to commercial fishing. For a complete list of the proposals, visit the TWRA website at www.tnwildlife.org. [Read more]
