Tennessee News

Health center opens in southern Illinois with Tennesseans in mind

CARBONDALE, IL. -- A new Planned Parenthood center in Illinois has opened with out-of-state patients in mind. According to a news release, Planned Parenthood of Illinois held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Carbondale Health Center in the southern…

More women join challenge to Tennessee's abortion ban law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More women on Monday joined a Tennessee lawsuit challenging the state's broad abortion ban that went into effect shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The legal challenge is part of a handful of lawsuits filed…

FAFSA now available, Tennessee Promise FAFSA deadline moved

The following is a news release from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission: Nashville, TN – January 8, 2024 – The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available for Tennessee students, including recent changes to make it easier than…

$3 million grant program set to go to Tennessee rescue squads

The following is a news release from the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance: NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that applications will be accepted starting Monday, Jan.…

Reelfoot Lake State Park to host 20th Annual Eagle Festival

TIPTONVILLE, Tenn.--- Annual eagle festival set for February at Reelfoot Lake.  Reelfoot Lake State Park will host its 20th Annual Eagle Festival from February 2nd through the 4th.  There will be a TWRA Wildlife Exhibit from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30…

Tree reservations open for TN Tree Day 2024

JACKSON, Tenn.--- It's time to reserve your trees! The Tennessee Environmental Council says the time has come to start reserving trees in preparation for Tennessee Tree Day. Tennessee Tree Day is an annual event where residents are asked to plant…

Dollar General Announces Updates to Store Operations Leadership

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 5, 2024--Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced Steve Sunderland's intent to leave the Company as its executive vice president, store operations effective January 19, 2024. Steve Deckard, the Company's current executive vice president, growth and emerging markets,…