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2026 Legislative Session Comes to a Close
Governor Bill Lee marked the close of his final legislative session, which includes the successful passage of his $58.3 billion budget focused on strategic investments to strengthen Tennessee’s future. “When I first became Governor, I was hopeful about what we could accomplish in partnership with the General Assembly to serve Tennesseans,” said Gov. Lee. “Over eight legislative…
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Tennesseans Encouraged to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is encouraging Tennesseans to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time. Take Back Day gives people a simple way to safely, securely, and anonymously dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired…
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Tennessee’s 2026 Spring Turkey Hunting Season Starts April 11
Tennessee’s statewide spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 11, and will continue through Sunday, May 24. All 95 counties are open to the spring turkey seasons. However, there are some exceptions on public land (see the WMA section of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s 2025-26 Tennessee Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Guide for details). Birds may be harvested…
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TN Promise Application Now Open for the Class of 2027
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today announced that the TN Promise application is now open for the Class of 2027. For the first time, high school juniors can apply beginning April 1, giving students earlier access than ever before to the state’s last-dollar scholarship. The earlier application timeline allows students and families to begin planning…
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TDOT Extends Public Comment Period for the I-24 Choice Lanes Project
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will extend the public comment period on the approved Environmental Assessment (EA) and the Recommended Preferred Alternative (RPA) for the proposed I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project. The comment period will now close on March 31, 2026. The 47‑day public comment period opened on February 13, 2026, when TDOT issued…
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Reentry Resource Fairs planned in Murfreesboro and Nashville
Community members will have the opportunity to connect with employers and vital support services during two upcoming Reentry Resource Fairs hosted at local Community Resource Centers on Thursday, March 19. The events will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Nashville and 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Murfreesboro. Designed for Individuals on…
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Tennessee Farmers Invited to Help Guide the Future of Cost-Share Program
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is inviting farmers, agricultural partners and members of the public to participate in the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Listening Tour, a series of public meetings designed to gather input on the future of one of the state’s most impactful agricultural programs. As TAEP continues to evolve to meet…
