FDA officially raises tobacco buying age to 21.
It is now illegal for any retailer to sell tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars and electronic cigarettes to anyone under 21 years old, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA officially changed the federal minimum age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21 after President Donald Trump... Read more
Tullahoma Selected for TVA Community Innovation Academy
Tullahoma, TN.  December 17, 2019 – The Tullahoma Area Economic Development Corporation (TAEDC) is proud to announce Tullahoma and its surrounding area will be one of only ten communities taking part in the recently launched Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Community Innovation Academy beginning in the first quarter of 2020. This... Read more
Manchester Fire Department Responds to Cooking Fire
The Manchester Fire and Rescue team responded to a fire last night around 8pm at a residence in Manchester. According to Chief George Chambers, “Apparatus arrived on scene a short time later  and found a cooking fire in the kitchen. The occupant removed the burning pan to the outside... Read more
Department of Safety and Homeland Security To Implement Driver Services Enhancements
TENNESSEE-The Department of Safety and Homeland Security will implement the following enhancements in the highest volume centers in an effort to better serve the citizens of Tennessee: Hire additional Driver License Examiners, Road Skill Testers and Greeters, whose primary objective is to vet each person that comes to the... Read more
Tennessee Highway Patrol Graduates 37 State Troopers
NASHVILLE — Today, Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security welcomed the newest troopers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), Cadet Class 1219. The graduation ceremony took place at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church in Nashville. The 37 cadets earned their badges and delivered their oaths... Read more
Multiple companies’ employees eligible for job assistance
Goodman Company Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Terminix International Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Dunan Precision MFG. Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Falcon Transport Employees Eligible for Job Assistance TI Fluid Systems Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Trelleborg Employees Eligible for Job Assistance Bridgestone Americas Employees Eligible for Job... Read more
Op-ed: The Gift of Better Mental Health
By Marie Williams, LCSW, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services This holiday season, I want you to give yourself a gift that always fits, is never the wrong color, and can definitely be re-gifted – Better Mental Health. The stress of the holidays combined with shorter days... Read more
November State Revenues for 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced today that overall November state revenues were $1.1 billion, which is 7.94 percent more than November 2018 and $78.3 million more than the budgeted estimate. “November sales tax receipts continue to reflect strong consumer activity within the... Read more
Groups Urge Tennesseans to Remember Fire Safety Ahead of Winter’s Arrival
Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office, Nashville Fire and NFSA Urge Winter Fire Safety Wednesday, December 11, 2019 | 09:00am NASHVILLE – With the first day of winter (Dec. 21) less than two weeks away, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Nashville Fire Department, and the National Fire Sprinkler Association are... Read more
Arnold Air Force Base Thanksgiving tradition rolls on with 34th annual AEDC Turkey Trot
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – There was plenty of novelty in the latest installment of a longtime Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) tradition. The 34th Annual AEDC Turkey Trot, held Nov. 15 at Arnold Air Force Base, featured a new route, new post-race festivities and new winners.  More than three dozen... Read more