State and Local News That Matters
Employees within the Tennessee Democratic Party met with management on Tuesday to create a collective bargaining agreement after choosing to unionize in July, according to WPLN News.
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development recently released county unemployment data for the month of August.
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has released a press release warning businesses and individuals about a new scam targeting Tennesseans.
The University of Tennessee (UT) recently announced that enrollment at nearly every UT campus across the state has increased.
Ford broke ground on BlueOval City, a new electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility, on Friday less than a year after the company first announced the project.
Twenty nationally acclaimed artists are coming to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) to paint “en plein air,” an outdoor painting practice and style, throughout various park sceneries.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) reacted to several Tennessee lawmakers calling for an investigation into Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
The Clinton Foundation’s Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) annual meeting will be held at Vanderbilt University on March 3-5th, 2023.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University are leading the development of an artificial intelligence algorithm that can track and count monkeypox lesions, the university recently announced in a press release.
Tennessee Representative John Rose (R-TN-06), member of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, criticized Democrats on the Committee for “shielding Biden Administration officials from proper oversight.”
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development recently released the state’s unemployment rate for the month of August.
The NFIB Tennessee PAC, composed solely of NFIB members across the state, has endorsed Governor Bill Lee for re-election.
The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF), the NRA’s political action committee, has endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for reelection.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) called out President Joe Biden on Tuesday for holding a formal celebration for the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Tennessee lawmakers are issuing statements regarding Tuesday’s report showing the latest inflation numbers from August.
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The Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) confirmed that its Deputy Superintendent for Strategic Operations and Finance, Dr. John Barker, was placed on paid administrative leave due to an “employee complaint.”
First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona are traveling to Knoxville this week to kick off the Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour.
On October 1st and 2nd, Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud will host its first annual Rib Fest. It will feature fresh ribs from local vendors, games, inflatables, live music, and an authentic lumberjack competition.
Tennessee lawmakers are reacting after Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. Her Majesty was surrounded by family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) announced Tuesday that it has received a $5 million competitive federal grant to fund community and clinical programs that improve the state’s maternal health outcomes.
The Metro Nashville City Council voted on an ordinance that would allow for sidewalk cafes to remain permanent on Tuesday.
The State of Tennessee is a finalist in three categories for awards from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).
The U.S. Navy Band Country Current is coming to Knoxville this month to perform a free concert as part of the band’s national 26-city tour.
Piedmont Lithium officials announced Thursday that the company would invest $582 million to establish a lithium hydroxide processing, refining, and manufacturing facility in Etowah.
The new facility will be located at the North Etowah Industrial Park, creating 117 new jobs in McMinn County. According to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), the facility will be America’s largest “lithium hydroxide processing” facility.
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd officials announced Monday that the company will invest $612 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Montgomery County.
Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and golf entertainment company, recently opened its 79th global venue in Knoxville. The new entertainment venue has brought roughly 300 jobs to the Knoxville area.
The city of Knoxville’s public service department announced that it will hold a job fair on September 15th, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., located at the Public Works Service Center.
The Public Service Job Fair is geared toward job seekers “looking for steady, satisfying outdoor work that helps keep Knoxville clean and operating efficiently,” the department wrote in a press release.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said Friday that his wife, First Lady Maria Lee, has lymphoma.
Bill Lee said, “Maria and I have learned that she has lymphoma and will begin treatment immediately. While this news is unexpected, her prognosis is good and it is treatable. Maria and I deeply appreciate prayers for healing. We are hopeful and will share more in the days ahead.”
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced that the state’s Free Hunting Day this year will be on Saturday. Free Hunting Day is a yearly event with a goal of increasing interest in hunting and “for people to experience the enjoyment of the sport.”
Ventcon, Inc. officials announced on Tuesday that the company will invest $6.7 million in Madison County to establish its first manufacturing operations outside of the company’s headquarters in Allen Park, Michigan.