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Adams Memorial Library Earns Technology Grant
Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Sen. Shane Reeves, and State Rep. Michael Hale today announced a $1,202 Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant award for the Adams Memorial Library. The funding will help cover the cost of digital literacy instructors and Wi-Fi hotspots at the library. “Public libraries are essential resources in building…
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Dustin Brannon Named Cannon County Middle School Principal
Mrs. Julie Vincent, Director Elect of Schools for Cannon County, is pleased to announce Mr. Dustin Brannon as the new Cannon County Middle School principal beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Dustin Brannon comes to us from the Rutherford County School District but has local Cannon County ties. He has been an educator for 13 years…
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New Faces at Central Office Staff for Cannon County Schools
Mrs. Julie Vincent, Director Elect of Schools for Cannon County, is pleased to announce Mrs. Emily Hancock Layne as the new Supervisor of Instruction beginning the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, she is pleased to announce that Jenny McCrery has accepted the position for Supervisor of Exceptional Learners for the 2025-2026 school year. Mrs. Layne is…
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Rep. Rose’s Bill Advances, on Track to Benefit Millions of Americans
On Tuesday, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) thanked his colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee for advancing his bipartisan legislation to protect aspiring homeowners. H.R.2808, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, would dramatically reduce the number of unwanted calls and messages that follow applying for a mortgage in the United States. Currently, credit bureaus are…
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TDOT Prepares for 2025 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
Once again, Manchester, Tennessee, will host the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, one of the most popular live music events in the country. Since 2002, the event has featured a diverse assortment of performers on a 700-acre Middle Tennessee farm that becomes the temporary home for thousands from across the country. Over 65,000 people…
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State Agencies Warn of “Outstanding Traffic Ticket” Scam
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) are warning Tennesseans about a new scam involving text messages that say they come from the Tennessee Department of Vehicles (DMV). The scam messages claim the recipient has outstanding traffic ticket fines and threatens that their vehicle registration and driving…
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Secretary of State Tre Hargett and State Officials Urge Parents to Use Free ‘Baby in the Back’ Car Hangtag Program
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, State Rep. Scott Cepicky, the Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Department of Safety, and AAA today urged parents and caregivers to utilize the free ‘Baby in the Back’ car hangtag program to help reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths in children during the summer months. “This program is a…
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THP Reports Fewer Fatalities During Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement
The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) today released preliminary enforcement results for the 2025 Memorial Day holiday period, an 84-hour initiative from 6 p.m. Friday, May 23, to 5:59 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. Troopers maintained a highly visible presence on Tennessee roadways, focusing on impaired driving, speeding and seat belt violations to ensure motorist safety. During…
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Family-Friendly Tennessee Statehood Day Celebration Set for May 31 on Bicentennial Mall Campus
To celebrate Tennessee’s 229th Birthday one day early, the Tennessee State Library & Archives, the Tennessee State Museum, and Bicentennial Mall State Park are hosting free, family-friendly events as part of the 2025 Statehood Day Celebration on Saturday, May 31, 2025. “Statehood Day at the Library & Archives provides a unique opportunity for visitors to view…
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Highway Patrol Increases Efforts for a Safe Memorial Day
As thousands of Tennesseans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, the Tennessee Highway Patrol is stepping up efforts to keep drivers safe and prevent crashes. Troopers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols, sobriety checkpoints, and seat belt enforcement beginning Friday and continuing through Monday night. The goal is simple: reduce traffic deaths and…