Tennessee Works to Save Lives During National Teen Driver Safety Week
Released on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 - 6:27 am under
Students at St. Agnes Academy in Knoxville participate in the Between the Barrels program.
Governor’s Highway Safety Office Initiatives Educate Teens About Safe Driving Practices
NASHVILLE – In 2008, 125 families buried a teenager following a crash on a Tennessee roadway. October 18-24 is National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Governor’s Highway Safety Office is working to save the lives of teens by asking Tennesseans to step up and talk to teens about important issues like wearing a safety belt, avoiding distracted driving and discouraging underage drinking.
Tennessee Byways Program Awarded Three National Designations
Released on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 - 6:24 am under
East Tennessee Crossing near Clinch Mountain. Photo Credit: www.byways.org
Great River Road Tennessee, East Tennessee Crossing and Woodlands Trace added to America’s Byways Collection®
NASHVILLE – Three Tennessee roadways are now nationally recognized as National Scenic Byways. The Federal Highway Administration designated the Great River Road Tennessee, the East Tennessee Crossing, and Woodlands Trace in Tennessee as National Scenic Byways during an official ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Friday, October 16. The three byways have been added to the collection of 151 distinctive and diverse roads designated by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
BJS North America East Celebrates Grand Opening in Jefferson County
Released on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - 2:26 pm underNew Manufacturing Facility Creates 150 Jobs
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber along with BJS North America East, Inc., a Swedish furniture manufacturer specializing primarily in bedroom accessories, announced today the grand opening of a new manufacturing facility in Dandridge, Tenn. This move brings a $6-8 million investment to Dandridge, creating approximately 150 jobs.
Recovery Act Funds to Aid Area Food Banks
Released on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - 12:53 pm under
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture today announced the allocation of more than $572,000 to help five area food banks with the cost of providing food to the needy. The funds were provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
“Food banks can be a real a lifeline to some of our state’s most vulnerable citizens,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “These Recovery Act funds will help put food on the table for Tennesseans in need.”
“Local food banks have seen the demand for their services increase due to the current economic situation. We’re glad these Recovery Act funds will be able to help cover some of the cost of providing food assistance to those who really need it in communities across Tennessee,” said state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens.
September Unemployment Rate Falls to 10.5 Percent
Released on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - 11:17 am underRate Down 0.2 Percentage Point from August
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for September was 10.5 percent, down 0.2 percentage point from the August revised rate of 10.7 percent.
Governor Bredesen Awards $17.8 Million in Highway Safety Grants
Released on Wed, Oct 14, 2009 - 1:10 pm under
244 Agencies to Receive Funds to Improve Safety on Tennessee Roadways
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today awarded more than $17.8 million in highway safety grants to 244 agencies across Tennessee.
The Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) mission is to save lives and reduce injuries on Tennessee roadways through leadership, innovation, coordination, and program support in partnership with other public and private organizations. The grants awarded will be used to promote this mission.
State's First ARRA Reporting Complete Detailing Funding, Jobs Data
Released on Mon, Oct 12, 2009 - 2:07 pm underNASHVILLE – Tennessee has successfully met its first federal reporting requirements for funds that have flowed to or through the state under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Recovery Act is providing states with more than $246 billion of a total $787 billion made available to create and retain jobs, invest in infrastructure and speed economic recovery. Tennessee was allocated a total of $5.6 billion; the state reported on $214.9 million spent by the state through Recovery Act grants through September 30, 2009.
Adopt-A-Highway Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary
Released on Fri, Oct 09, 2009 - 9:26 am under
Governor Proclaims October 11-17 as Show Your Pride - Adopt-A-Highway Week
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today proclaimed October 11-17 as “Show Your Pride - Adopt-A-Highway” week in Tennessee to recognize the hundreds of Adopt-A-Highway volunteers who work each year to keep litter off state roadways. The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway program turns 20 on October 11. Originally established on October 11, 1989, volunteers with the program have logged thousands of hours working to keep Tennessee litter free.
“The volunteers of the Adopt-A-Highway Program are essential partners in protecting and preserving the natural beauty of Tennessee and deserve our thanks and recognition for their commitment and sense of community,” said Governor Bredesen. “I hope that in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the program, even more Tennesseans will volunteer and take an active role in keeping our state beautiful.”
Governor Bredesen Announces Enhancement Grant for City of Dyersburg
Released on Fri, Oct 09, 2009 - 8:08 am underNASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Transportation officials joined state and local leaders today to announce an enhancement grant of$884,742 to the city of Dyersburg for Phase II of the Dyersburg Downtown and Dyer County Courthouse Square enhancement project.
Twenty Races Scheduled for 2009-2010 Tennessee State Parks Running Tour
Released on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 - 9:15 am under
Tennessee State Parks Running Tour Kicks Off Oct. 10
Oldest State Parks Running Series in Nation to Kick Off at Rock Island Oct. 10
NASHVILLE – The 2009-2010 Tennessee State Parks Running Tour will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Rock Island State Park outside McMinnville. The Rock Island 5K is the first of twenty foot races scheduled at different state parks from October through March.
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