Scoping Meeting for the West Tennessee Solar Farm Environmental Assessment in Haywood County, Tennessee
Released on Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 12:54 pm underNotice
The State of Tennessee and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announce their intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed West Tennessee Solar Farm. In keeping with its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), DOE has determined this proposed project requires the preparation of an EA. The West Tennessee Solar Farm, a five-megawatt multi-acre power solar array would generate renewable energy and serve as a demonstration site for educational purposes. The Solar Farm would be located in Haywood County, Tennessee. Educational activities would occur at a welcome center that would be located directly on Interstate 40, adjacent to the Solar Farm.
The State of Tennessee will host a public scoping meeting to solicit comments on the proposed project. All members of the public are invited to attend the scoping meeting where representatives from the State and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will discuss the goals for the EA and how the project may impact the surrounding community.
Scoping Meeting Schedule
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Haywood County Courthouse, 1 N. Washington, Brownsville, TN 38012
Rutherford County Teacher Receives $25,000 Surprise
Released on Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 11:11 am underNASHVILLE – Siegel High School AP Honors English teacher Matthew Marlatt today received a $25,000 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, an honor given to select outstanding educators each year.
THDA, Department of Revenue Receive Award for Community Investment Tax Credit
Released on Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 9:57 am underNASHVILLE – The National Council of State Housing Agencies has recognized a partnership between the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) and the Tennessee Department of Revenue with an award for Tennessee’s Community Investment Tax Credit.
Bredesen Announces Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways Tourism Initiative
Released on Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 3:06 pm under
Country Superstars Rascal Flatts Lend Their Voices to the Marketing Campaign
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Governor Phil Bredesen announced today the launch of Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways with the debut of the Old Tennessee Trail. Rascal Flatts will be lending their voices and support to the project as part of the marketing campaign.
Led by the Department of Tourist Development, Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways is a statewide initiative encompassing all 95 counties along 15 regional trails, and featuring Tennessee’s five National Scenic Byways. The Old Tennessee Trail will highlight more than 70 significant tourism sites, promoting Davidson, Williamson and Maury Counties.
Tennessee Ranked Among Five Best States for Business Climate
Released on Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 12:42 pm underTennessee in the Top Five for Five of the Last Seven Years
NASHVILLE– The editors of Site Selection magazine, one of the nation’s premier economic development publications, have ranked Tennessee among the five best states in the U.S. for best business climates. The announcement marks the seventh time in the past decade Tennessee has been listed among the top ten states for business climate. The state has been ranked among the top five states in five of the past seven years. The closely watched annual rankings appear in the November 2009 issue.
Use Facebook and Twitter for Local Food, Farm Fun and Coupons
Released on Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 11:47 am underNASHVILLE - Are apples ready to pick? Where’s the closest farmers market—and when is it open? Is there something fun happening, maybe a festival or at a Christmas tree farm?
The answers to all those questions can be sent directly to you. Really!
Tennessee Department of Education Releases 2009 Report Card
Released on Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 8:39 am underNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Education today released the annual comprehensive report card on pre-K – 12 education, including state, district and school-level information on achievement, demographics, and discipline. This year’s report card demonstrates fundamental changes to the calculations of Value Added and Achievement scores. The method of calculating scores and the scale used to determine letter grades have been revised to allow for a transition to the new standards and assessments required by the Tennessee Diploma Project.
Tennessee Receives More than $12 Million for Trade Adjustment Assistance
Released on Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 8:25 am underWorkers Affected by Foreign Trade Eligible for Training and Assistance
NASHVILLE – Labor Commissioner Jim Neeley today announced the state of Tennessee has received $12,055,644 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to enhance the state’s Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program.
Agencies Partner to Assist Motorists During I-40 Rock Slide
Released on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 12:40 pm under
Huge boulders cover I-40 in North Carolina
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Motorists Detoured to Alternate Routes for Several Months
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation and Tennessee Highway Patrol are working together to keep motorists informed about the closure of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina state line. In Tennessee, I-40 is closed in both directions at mile marker 451 (Waterville) due to a massive rock slide that buried the interstate at mile marker 2.6 in North Carolina just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has made an emergency declaration and is working aggressively to remove the rock from the roadway however it will be several months before the interstate is reopened. As a result, motorists are being detoured to I-81 and I-26.
Waiting List Established for State AIDS Drug Assistance Program
Released on Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 9:29 am underProgram Funding Reaches Capacity
NASHVILLE – The state AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) has reached enrollment capacity and must establish a waiting list for services effective immediately, the Tennessee Department of Health announced today. As of June 2009, program enrollment had reached 3,367 with funding at $25.3 million. Last year at the same time, enrollment totaled 2,706.
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