The Tennessee General Assembly unanimously passed legislation protecting consumers from excessive charges when canceling service contracts for cable, internet or phone plans. House Bill 141, sponsored byState Rep. Michael Hale, R-Smithville, prohibits service providers from billing customers for an extra billing period if the contract is canceled during the first half of a cycle. “This…

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is working hard to meet increased demand ahead of the May 7th REAL ID implementation date, while also clearing up common misconceptions about the process. As of March 31st: To help serve more customers, the Department has added Saturday appointments at select Driver Services Centers across…

Animal shelters across Tennessee are invited to apply for funding that supports spay and neuter services. The application window remains open until May 16, 2025. “Making spay and neuter services more accessible benefits both pets and the community,” State Veterinarian Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. said. “By reducing the number litters of unwanted dogs and cats, we…

Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the 2025 legislative session, which includes the successful passage of his $59.5 billion budget that invests in innovative approaches to serving Tennesseans. “We’ve passed strategic legislative and budget measures to improve infrastructure, invest in education, strengthen our workforce, and solidify Tennessee’s position as a leader in next-generation nuclear…

DTC Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Kasey Krueger as the new Chief Executive Officer of the cooperative. With over a decade of senior leadership experience in the telecommunications industry, Krueger most recently served as Assistant CEO at Pioneer Communications in Ulysses, Kansas. His previous roles included Director of Marketing and Chief Customer…

The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed two additional confirmed cases of measles in middle Tennessee. Both persons are currently recovering at home. This brings Tennessee’s total to six confirmed cases of measles during 2025. Both confirmed cases were cooperating with public health officials by quarantining at home because of known exposure to previously confirmed cases in…

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel. TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, April 21, at 6:00 a.m. This will provide maximum roadway capacity…