Tennessee News

State says Urban, Community Forestry Assistance grants available

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is providing funding through the Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant Program to promote the creation, enhancement, and protection of urban and community forest ecosystems in disadvantaged communities.…

Three TN Lottery players win big

CARTHAGE/HERMITAGE/COLLIERVILLE, Tenn.—Three lucky TN players win jackpots. According to the Tennessee Lottery, last night's drawing included three players who won especially big. Two players won $150,000 each in Carthage and Hermitage, and another player won $40,000 in Collierville. The $150,000…

Joint human trafficking investigation leads to arrest of Middle TN woman

PRESS RELEASE VIA TENNESSEE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Josh Devine, Communications Director, TBI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2023 JOINT HUMAN TRAFFICKING OPERATION YIELDS KEY ARREST, IDENTIFICATION OF AT LEAST A DOZEN VICTIMS NASHVILLE – The investigation into a human trafficking…

Governor Lee grants executive clemency to 23 individuals

PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Lee Grants Executive Clemency to 23 Individuals  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for 23 individuals.   “After thoroughly reviewing the merits of each case, I have decided to grant 23 individuals executive clemency,” said Gov.…

Goodwill recommends donating now to beat year-end rush

PRESS RELEASE FROM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, INC.: GOODWILL RECOMMENDS DONATING NOW TO BEAT YEAR-END RUSH Local Nonprofit Anticipates Surge in Donations of Clothing and Home Goods Starting Dec. 26 (Middle Tenn.) — As Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee prepares…