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Frontier Gratitude: How Early Settlers Celebrated in the Wilderness

When we think of Thanksgiving, images of Pilgrims and Native Americans gathered around a harvest feast often come to mind. But by the…

Carson-Newman University names award-winning composer McDonald to music faculty

Carson-Newman University names award-winning composer McDonald to music faculty

Carson-Newman University announced that award-winning composer Mary McDonald will serve as composer-in-residence in the University’s Music Department. The 1978 Carson-Newman alumna is well-known in…

Before Tennessee: Thanksgiving in the Age of Exploration

Before Tennessee: Thanksgiving in the Age of Exploration

As families across Jefferson County prepare for Thanksgiving, it’s worth pausing to reflect on the holiday’s origins—long before Tennessee was a state, before…

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Researchers from The Bronx, NY, studying food insecurity found that being enrolled in benefit programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its program specific to Women,…

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced historic action to restore gold-standard science to women’s health. After more than two decades of fear and…

November 11 marks Veterans Day 2025, a holiday that celebrates the services and sacrifices of veterans across the nation. Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day, marking…

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is pleased to announce that 14 educators from 10 counties have been appointed as new members of the Civic Education and Engagement Advisory…

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Secretary of State Tre Hargett Appoints 14 Educators to the Civic Education and Engagement Advisory Committee

Secretary of State Tre Hargett is pleased to announce that 14 educators from 10 counties have been appointed as new members of the Civic Education and Engagement Advisory…

TDCI Offers Consumer Insurance Tips for 2025-26 ACA Open Enrollment 

TDCI Offers Consumer Insurance Tips for 2025-26 ACA Open Enrollment 

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans who are purchasing their insurance coverage through the FFM to begin their review and planning as early as…

TennCare Announces Change in Dental Plan Management

TennCare Announces Change in Dental Plan Management

TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, announced today that beginning November 1, 2025, Renaissance will manage all dental benefits for TennCare members. This change is part of TennCare’s ongoing commitment to…

Gov. Lee Announces Resources for Tennesseans Impacted by Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown

Gov. Lee Announces Resources for Tennesseans Impacted by Democrat-Led Federal Government Shutdown

Released by Governors Office: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee provided more information on statewide resources available to Tennesseans impacted by the Democrat-led federal government shutdown. The Governor announced…