Tennessee's financial commissioner has announced the state's maximum interest rate remains at 12.50%, linked to the Federal Reserve's prime loan rate.

Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee hosted a carnival celebrating over 800 students who participated in the Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge, in which they completed service hours in their communities.

An MTSU training aircraft veered off the runway during a simulated engine failure exercise. Both instructor and student were unharmed, but flight operations were suspended.

Rachel Greene from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture received the Governor's Excellence in Service Award for her impactful work in the State's forestry initiatives and use of technology.

The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions set the maximum interest rate at 12.50%, effective immediately following an update from Commissioner Gonzales.

Tennessee National Guard's 1128th Finance Detachment deploys to join NATO's peacekeeping mission KFOR in Kosovo, managing financial operations for coalition forces.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell appoints Tracey Thurman as head of Nashville's new Waste Services Department, aiming to improve the city's waste management and sustainability.

Nashville firefighters and IAFF Local 140 prepare for the annual Fill the Boot campaign to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association starting August 31.

Tennessee invests $41 million in GIVE grants to enhance career and technical education, involving TCATs, community colleges, and local industries. Governor Lee emphasizes workforce development for the state's economic growth.

The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions set the new weekly interest rate at 12.50 percent, reflecting a 4 percent increase over the Federal Reserve's prime loan rate.

THEC has secured a $35 million GEAR UP grant from the U.S. Department of Education to improve college readiness for Tennessee students, focusing on those from underserved communities, from 2024 to 2031.

Clarksville court proceedings move to the Regional Planning Commission basement due to renovations, expected to return to Public Square on October 8th.

Bryan Kerns was named Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25 for his work at Dobyns-Bennett High and in the community. He will compete nationally and be an education ambassador.