The THRC recognizes Fair Housing Month, reflecting on the history of housing equality and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Activities will be held, including a summit on April 29 at the National Civil Rights Museum.

Unemployment rates in Tennessee declined in 88 counties with 84 counties under 5%. Williamson County had the lowest and Cocke the highest rates. Statewide rate is steady at 3.7%, below the national average.

Mike D. Johnson, PNC Regional President, will be the Spring Commencement speaker for Nashville State's 2025 graduates at Lipscomb University on May 13.

Governor Bill Lee visited storm-hit McNairy County to oversee recovery efforts and discuss preparations for future severe weather alongside state and federal officials, emphasizing community resilience.

Nashville officials detailed swift water rescue efforts after significant flooding, inviting media to learn about and discuss the teams' crucial emergency work.

TDEC launches a $19.4 million grant program from the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement to replace or upgrade older diesel vehicles in Tennessee to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.

MTSU's Star Party on April 4 will feature a lecture on the dynamic universe, 'Inconstant as the Northern Star,' followed by a telescope viewing session.

Tennessee's General Assembly passed two bills expanding child care options and funding for providers, aiming to improve access and quality of care in the state.

The Smyrna Police Department in Tennessee is using social media to recruit new officers, emphasizing community support, quality equipment, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Tennessee proclaims April as Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month to highlight progress in math education and introduce new initiatives and resources.

Tennessee's new maximum interest rate is set at 11.50%, tied to a prime loan rate of 7.50%, as announced by the state's Department of Financial Institutions.

Tennessee promotes "Finish the FAFSA Week" to encourage student completion of financial aid applications before the April 15 deadline, vital for Tennessee Promise tuition-free college benefits.

Tennessee residents can dispose of household hazardous waste for free at TDEC's collection service on April 5 in Fentress, Lincoln, Meigs, and Rutherford counties.