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.

Tennessee reports growth in its captive insurance sector, with 25 new captives and 66 new cells in 2023, and a total of 719 entities with premiums rising to $2.41 billion.

Ford Little has been appointed to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission, bringing his legal experience and passion for the outdoors to represent District 2 until 2029.

Tennessee's AG announced the distribution of $80.9 million in grants for opioid crisis mitigation, with a total of over $1 billion expected from legal settlements.

The Go-DBE marks its 20th anniversary with the 2024 Diversity Marketplace Conference in Nashville, fostering resources and networking for small, diverse businesses.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signs the ELVIS Act to protect artists from AI misuse, targeting AI-generated replication of voices and images without consent.

Volunteer Tennessee celebrated the winners of the Governor's Volunteer Stars Awards, recognizing notable nonprofit efforts across the state's three regions.

The Supreme Court allowed Texas' strict border law temporarily, prompting Iowa to pass a similar bill, with New Hampshire and Georgia considering their own stringent immigration policies.

Tennessee legislators are considering a bill to create a Domestic Violence Offender Registry, which would list repeat offenders to prevent further violence.

Tennessee's House committee passes a bill for new specialty license plates, reflecting various interests and recognizing veterans' combat decorations.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a law banning emotional support animals from restaurants and hotels, though trained service dogs and police canines are exempt.

The House bill in Tennessee proposes removing three members from Tennessee State University's Board instead of ten, aiming for a compromise in governance changes.