Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Arts Commission is accepting nominations now through March 31st, 2021, for the 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards, to be presented by Governor and First Lady Lee in the fall of 2021.
Established in 1971, these accolades are Tennessee’s highest honor in the arts, recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to cultural life.
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Tennessee Highway Patrol to be out in force during Christmas Holiday
December 23, 2020 |
Tennessee Highway Patrol announces Traffic Enforcement Plan, Safety Message for Christmas Holiday
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct an aggressive traffic safety enforcement campaign during the Christmas holiday. Some plan to travel, while others will experience the holidays virtually. THP’s mission is to keep drivers safe when traveling.
This campaign is aimed at deterring impaired driving and reducing fatal crashes on Tennessee roadways. THP will focus our attention on distracted, reckless, speeding and unrestrained motorists. State troopers will perform saturation patrols, as well as seat belt, sobriety and driver license checkpoints. All of Tennessee’s 95 counties will have troopers working to ensure a safe holiday. Please help us make this a joyful Christmas.
 Tennessee Highway Patrolman on a traffic stop.
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Montgomery County’s Unemployment rate drop to 5.0 percent in November 2016
December 26, 2016 |
November’s Unemployment Decreases Across Most Tennessee Counties
Nashville, TN – Tennessee County unemployment rates for November 2016, released today, show the rates decreased in 81 counties, increased in 10, and remained the same in four.
For Montgomery County, November saw the unemployment rate drop to 5.0 percent from October’s to 5.3 percent.

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AAA says Gas Prices have Stabilized
June 27, 2016 |
Tampa, FL – Prices at the pump are moving lower, but face upward pressure due to increased oil prices. Crude oil reached 11-month highs last week and that could lead to higher gasoline prices.
“Rising oil prices typically lead to increased gas prices, but that has not happened yet,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Fortunately, last week’s shift in oil prices was not dramatic and wholesale prices are lower than a week ago, so it’s possible pump prices could get cheaper.”
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