The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has awarded grants to urban farms and forestry businesses through the TUFF program, part of the American Rescue Plan.

Tennessee unemployment rates fall across all counties in February, with every county below 5%, Moore County lowest at 1.9%, and significant improvements even in the highest unemployment areas.

Governor Bill Lee appointed eight Tennessee State University alumni as trustees to enhance the university's governance, with diversity of experience ranging from banking to government.

The Franklin Fire Department has implemented the Safety Cloud® system in its trucks to alert drivers about approaching emergency vehicles and improve response times.

Priority OnDemand donated PPE to Tennessee volunteer emergency response teams to improve their training and readiness for disasters. Volunteer Tennessee coordinated the effort.

Tennessee Representative Bo Mitchell sponsors a bill to make threatening school violence a Class E felony, a response to recent threats affecting schools and communities in the state.

The Metro Nashville Police Department arrested 225 individuals, recovered 136 stolen vehicles, and secured 64 firearms in a recent crackdown on theft.

The Tennessee Department of Education introduced an updated 2022-23 State Report Card to enhance school performance analysis and promote targeted educational strategies.

A Tennessee bill proposing the death penalty for convicted child rapists advances in the Senate, stirring debate over the severity of sentencing for such crimes.

Gary Farley retires from his role as Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention at the TDCI, ending a notable career in public service and firefighting.

GOP lawmakers in various states, including Tennessee, are pushing for stricter immigration laws similar to Texas' disputed border arrest law, sparking both legal challenges and public debate.

Tennessee requires burn permits for open-air fires until May 15, obtained through www.BurnSafeTN.org or the MyTN app, with alternatives for non-internet users. Permits mandate safe burning practices and are enforced to prevent wildfires.

Tennessee's Dept. of Environment & Conservation promotes food waste prevention during a week of awareness activities and partnerships with local organizations.