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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After a year marked by dramatic and damaging weather which included a devastating freeze and an interminable drought, Tennessee farmers are poised to present the first warm weather crop of 2008: strawberries.
“Tennessee’s topography and accompanying temperatures exert considerable influence over the timing of crops in Tennessee,” says Tennessee Department of Agriculture marketing […]

Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, has suspended new admissions of residents to Hillcrest – West nursing home effective May 8, 2008, and imposed a one-time state civil monetary penalty of $1,500. The state also has recommended that the federal civil penalty be imposed at $4,750 a day until the violations are […]

Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, has suspended new admissions of residents to Dove Health & Rehabilitation of Collierville nursing home effective May 8, 2008, and imposed a one-time state civil monetary penalty of $3,000.  A special monitor will be appointed to review the center’s operations.
Dove Health & Rehabilitation of Collierville, […]

Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, has suspended new admissions of residents to Claiborne County Nursing Home effective May 8, 2008, and imposed a one-time state civil monetary penalty of $1,500. The state also has recommended that the federal civil penalty be imposed at $3,550 a day until the violations are corrected. […]

NASHVILLE — Four teams and a total of more than 90 students from elementary school through high school will represent Tennessee in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) National Championships to be held May 10 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
Meigs County Elementary School, Siegel Middle School, Warren County Middle School, and […]

Because of the success of the initial year of a public fishing program on the installation in 2007, Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP) will provide the opportunity for the general public to fish the Holston River within the installation’s boundaries once again in 2008.  The installation’s public fishing program was approved by the plant commander […]

Heavy and continuous rains in the Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee River systems have resulted in extreme flooding that is effecting crop production on several West Tennessee Wildlife Management Areas according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)
“These heavy rains have caused TVA to slow or stop releasing water from Kentucky and Barkley Lakes”, stated TWRA […]

Tennessee’s spring squirrel season will open 30 minutes before sunrise on Saturday, May 10, 2008.  This year, the season will run through June 8, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
As in fall hunting seasons, fox, red, and gray squirrels are allowed to be harvested, with a daily bag limit of 10 squirrels.
Several wildlife […]

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission heard the 2008-09 hunting season recommendations from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency staff among items on its agenda at its regularly scheduled April meeting.
The meeting was held at the TWRA Region II Ray Bell Building. It was the first meeting presided over by Gary Kimsey, TWRC chairman for 2008-09.
Due […]

NASHVILLE, TENN., May 6, 2008 – Volunteers have teamed up with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at area lakes for Boat Smart Super Saturday on May 17.  Super Saturday, the kickoff to National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, is geared to promote boating and water safety while having fun at the lake.  “Wear It,” […]

The staff of Tennessee Wildlife magazine wants to congratulate the photo contestant winners for the 2008-09 Calendar Issue. With hundreds of entries, it was a difficult task to narrow the process to select 13 photos, but we have done our best and hope you enjoy the new calendar. It will be available July 1.
The following […]

NASHVILLE — Campbell County High School senior Brandon Sharp from LaFollette is the overall winner in the 2008 Tennessee Federal Junior Duck Stamp art competition.
Sharp, 18, had entered the contest each of the past three years. His art teacher, Georgea Green, has been instructing students for many years with several students placing Best of Show […]

John Dunn, DVM, PhD, public health veterinarian with the Department of Health, has been honored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the 2008 James H. Steele Veterinary Public Health Award. This annual award recognizes a current or recent Epidemic Intelligence Service officer for outstanding contributions in the investigation, control or prevention of […]

Spring and summer mean having fun in the sun and enjoying many outdoor activities. Keeping your family safe is also important. The Tennessee Department of Health reminds Tennesseans that preventing exposure of people and their pets to the rabies virus is a priority, especially during this time of year.
Humans can be exposed to rabies when […]

The Tennessee Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health will honor seven programs and organizations from across the state on Monday, May 12, 2008, for their efforts in the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The Governor’s Council has established a Shining Star Award to recognize efforts by an individual or group to encourage healthy lifestyles. Recipients […]

Nashville, Tennessee — The Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) is pleased to announce that customers conducting business at driver license service centers statewide may now use their credit cards.
“TDOS is committed to improving customer service,” stated Department of Safety Commissioner Dave Mitchell.  “One of our strategic goals has always been to provide additional services that […]

The Tennessee Department of Health joins the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health in celebrating National Women’s Health Week May 11 through 17, 2008. This nationwide initiative calls attention to the importance of women’s health and educates women on simple steps they can take for longer, healthier and happier […]

State and local officials launched an innovative pilot program in Knox County today to increase physical activity and nutritional knowledge while combating obesity among teens in grades 9 through 12. Tennessee Department of Health Regional Director Paula Campbell joined Knox County Schools officials for the local launch of GoTrybeTN.com, a Web-based interactive fitness and wellness […]

Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN, has suspended new admissions of residents to Nookie’s Loving Care Home, a licensed residential home for the aged, effective May 1, 2008. A special monitor has been appointed to review the facility’s operations.
Nookie’s Loving Care Home, a four-bed facility located at 2993 Mt. Olive in […]

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. - The Department of Correction will conduct an emergency management exercise at the Tennessee Correction Academy (TCA) in Tullahoma on Wednesday, May 7.
The exercise will run from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The public may notice brief interruptions to traffic flow, and emergency vehicles will be traveling in the area around […]