Environment and Conservation Using New Online Training Tool to Assist Fueling Facilities
Released on Tue, Aug 17, 2010 - 1:50 pm underTennessee Tank Helper Available at TN.gov
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Underground Storage Tanks and TN.gov today announced the availability of Tennessee Tank Helper, an online training tool designed to assist petroleum underground storage tank owners and operators in understanding regulatory requirements and maintaining compliance.
TDOC Presents Grant To Big Brothers/Sisters
Released on Mon, Aug 16, 2010 - 4:26 pm underNASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Correction is awarding Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennesee, lead agency for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Tennessee Amachi initiative, $300,000 to serve children in Tennessee through the Big Brothers Big Sisters Tennessee Amachi Initiative.
Department of Environment and Conservation Issues Advisory for Beech Creek in Wayne County
Released on Fri, Aug 13, 2010 - 12:04 pm underMercury Discovered in Sediment
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has issued advisories against wading in Beech Creek in Wayne County, or consuming fish, turtles or other aquatic life from the creek or its embayment on the Tennessee River. The presence of elemental mercury has been discovered at one location in the creek, making the advisory necessary. The presence of mercury was confirmed both visually and by laboratory analyses.
Governor Bredesen Announces $25.9 Million in Grants for 22 Tennessee Airports
Released on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 - 4:44 pm under
Grants Awarded Through TDOT's Aeronautics Division
NASHVILLE — Governor Phil Bredesen announced $25.9 million in federal and state aeronautics grants today to fund improvements at 22 commercial and general aviation airports in Tennessee.
“From moving people to moving freight, the airports in Tennessee are vital pieces of the state’s overall economy and travel system,” said Bredesen. “Tennessee’s airports are often the front doors to our communities, welcoming visitors from across the globe, so it’s important to keep them up to date in order to stay competitive and efficient at meeting the needs of both businesses and travelers.”
Roasted Okra Easy, Tasty Alternative to Fried
Released on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 - 12:35 pm under
Roasted Okra
NASHVILLE –Okra is an essential ingredient of Southern cuisine. Okra is essential in gumbo, for instance, that if okra is left out, the remaining ingredients no longer qualify as gumbo. The very word for okra, in the West African countries from which this vegetable originated, is ‘gambo’.
Gumbo is a complicated and time-consuming dish, however, so most Southerners traditionally enjoy their okra breaded and fried in a skillet. An incredibly easy and healthy alternative, not to mention crispy and flavorful, is roasted okra. Some fresh, tender okra pods, some olive oil, salt and pepper and you have all the best of okra without any of the mess, fuss or extra calories of other cooking methods.
National Education Leader Cohen to Keynote 2010 Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development
Released on Thu, Aug 12, 2010 - 10:59 am under
Michael Cohen
President of Achieve to Address Role of K-12 Schools in Attracting Jobs and Capital Investment
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber today announced Michael Cohen, president of the nationally recognized education reform organization Achieve, will keynote the Commissioner’s Luncheon on September 16, 2010 during the 57th annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development in Nashville, Tenn.
Founded in 1996 by a coalition of business leaders and the nation’s governors, Achieve is an independent, bipartisan organization dedicated to helping states raise standards and graduation requirements, as well as improve assessment and accountability. In 2005, Achieve created the American Diploma Project, of which Tennessee is one of 35 participating states. Governor Bredesen also serves as co-chair of the Achieve Board of Directors.
Bredesen Announces Tennessee Approved for Increase in Federal Match for Flood Recovery Assistance
Released on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 - 5:33 pm underTennessee Approved for 90 Percent Federal Match of Eligible Public Assistance
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced Tennessee will receive a higher percentage of federal matching funds to cover costs associated with repairing and rebuilding public infrastructure damaged or destroyed as a result of severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that struck the state April 30-May 2, 2010.
Tennessee’s federal match will be 90 percent of the total eligible costs for projects falling into the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s seven categories of public assistance, including direct federal assistance. Under the cost-sharing arrangement, the state will split evenly the remaining 10 percent of eligible costs with local governments.
ECD Hosts TNInvestco Event For Minority- And Women-Owned Businesses
Released on Wed, Aug 11, 2010 - 12:55 pm underPanel Discussion and Networking Reception to be Held in Memphis on Aug. 17
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will host a seminar and networking reception for minority- and women-owned businesses interested in learning more about the state’s TNInvestco program on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. in Memphis at Memphis Bioworks, First Floor Auditorium, 20 South Dudley Street.
FEMA: Deadline's Passed but Assistance for Spring Storms and Floods Ongoing
Released on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 - 9:59 am underNASHVILLE – Even though registration for federal disaster aid for the May storms and floods has ended the assistance picture hasn’t faded to black. Federal and state government agencies aren’t powering down anytime soon.
July Revenues
Released on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 - 9:33 am underNASHVILLE – State sales tax revenues for July jumped with the largest monthly growth in over three years. Finance and Administration Commissioner Dave Goetz today reported July’s total revenue collections were up from July of last year. The last month in which sales tax collections exceeded this month’s growth rate was April of 2007.
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