Gallatin launches a giveaway campaign to encourage Special Census participation, offering $50 local business gift cards as prizes to drive up counts and local commerce.

Nashville's NDOT and Living Earth offer a Christmas Tree Recycling Program with 13 drop-off locations, running from December 26 to February 14, to turn trees into mulch. Trees must be decoration-free.

Nashville police cleared squatters from an East Nashville home known for criminal activity, including a homicide and drug deals, and are working to keep neighborhoods safe.

Brentwood City Manager Kirk Bednar to retire in 2025 after a year of transitions including new civic amenities, police leadership changes, and infrastructure projects.

Clarksville invites residents to recycle their Christmas trees and wreaths at Heritage Park to reduce waste and use them as mulch for city landscaping.

The TWRA warns of increased HPAI cases in bird populations, advising hunters and residents to take precautions to prevent the spread and protect domestic fowl.

Marshall County received a $20,000 grant from TDEC to revitalize and clean up environmentally risky sites as part of the state's broader initiative on brownfield redevelopment.

Cookeville cancels its Christmas parade due to bad weather, prioritizing public safety despite community disappointment.

Clarksville's 65th Annual Christmas Parade will take place downtown this Saturday at 5 p.m. with a theme of "Christmas Around the World." Road closures and traffic rerouting are planned, and free parking is available at the new parking garage.

Tennessee offers an array of holiday light experiences statewide, including Bristol's Speedway In Lights and the "Let it Glow" show at Discovery Park.

THEC announces the opening of the 2025-26 FAFSA application season in Tennessee, urging students to apply early for financial aid opportunities for higher education. They offer resources to assist with the application process.

Latest unemployment data reveals that 63 of Tennessee's 95 counties saw a decline in unemployment rates in October, with the state average still below the national level.

The Tennessee Department of Revenue offers a free webinar for online sellers on state tax implications, explaining the roles of marketplace facilitators and sellers.