Tennessee maintains a steady 3.5% unemployment rate in May, below the national average, with job growth in various sectors and services available for job seekers through AJCs.

Trooper Cadet Class 625 graduates 33 new troopers for the Tennessee Highway Patrol after a 17-week training, with the ceremony at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church.

The Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law limiting gender-transition treatments for minors, emphasizing state authority in regulating such medical decisions.

Nashville's Metro Council passed a $3.8 billion budget for FY 2026 with a property tax rate of $2.81 per $100 of assessed value, supporting wage increases and funding for city services.

Brentwood Fire & Rescue inducted Chief Brian Collins and other officials into new leadership roles, highlighting their experience and dedication to service excellence.

The Trial Court Vacancy Commission recommended three candidates for a new criminal court judge in Knoxville, awaiting Governor Bill Lee's final decision.

Mayor O'Connell praises the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for its balance and enhancements to public services in Nashville, highlighting education, emergency response, and safety.

The Metro Council of Davidson County approved the FY2026 Substitute Budget, which focuses on employee pay, education, housing, and equity, and increases community investments.

TEMA is enhancing emergency response teams in Tennessee, focusing on recruitment and specialized training, with courses available for various types of emergency management.

Tennessee's Commissioner Gonzales announced a new maximum interest rate of 11.50% per annum, influenced by the weekly average prime loan rate and subsequent adjustments.

Nashville Mayor O'Connell established the Mayor's Office of Financial Empowerment to improve residents' financial stability, funded by the CFE Fund and the Community Foundation.

The TDOC celebrated the graduation of its largest class of new officers in five years, signaling a commitment to bolstering its workforce and public service.

Tennessee's 30th Judicial District is filling Criminal and Circuit Court Judge vacancies, with public hearings set for July 16-17, 2025, at the University of Memphis Law School.