2020-21 Photo Contest Underway for Tennessee Wildlife Magazine Calendar – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is now accepting entries for its 2020-21 photo contest for publication in Tennessee Wildlife’s annual calendar issue. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos on fishing, hunting, boating, and wildlife species native to Tennessee.
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More Giant Cross to go up throughout East Tennessee including LaFollette and Morristown. If you have been to East Tennessee, I am sure you have seen some of these giant cross. They can be as big as 120 feet tall. They are generally near a church and cost $30,000 to build. Funds are donated usually by nearby church members.

Tennessee Ranks Second “Nicest State”

Invasive Tick Detected in 6 additional Tennessee counties – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Tennessee Department of Health, and University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture today announced the detection of the invasive Asian longhorned tick in an additional six Tennessee counties: Knox, Jefferson, Claiborne, Cocke, Putnam, and Sevier. The tick was detected in Union and Roane Counties in May.

UT Has Sold More Than 50,000 of a Florida Bullied Boy’s T-Shirt – A young Tennessee Vol Fan was bullied for his homemade design. Those are just the pre-orders within a couple of weeks. Plus, offered a 4 year scholarship to UT. #GoVols
Tennessee Historical Commission Announces Historic Preservation Fund Grants

Invasive Tick Detected in Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Tennessee Department of Health, and University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) today announced the detection of the invasive Asian longhorned tick in Tennessee. #AsianLonghornedTick
Confirmed Measles in East Tennessee – this was once one of the vaccines that a child gets to help prevent this disease. But, today, many parents are opting out of these vaccines. #measles Confirmed Measles in East Tennessee Opting out of these, now opens the door for your child or yourself to get these deadly diseases. “While the investigation is currently centered in East Tennessee, all Tennesseans should be aware of measles and its symptoms. These symptoms may include fever, runny nose, body aches, watery eyes and white spots in
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Nobody Trashes Tennessee Litter Pickup Transport Bus Has A New Look – Nobody Trashes Tennessee! If you Trash Tennessee in Jefferson County you may get a ride on this bus with a new look!

Tennessee Bill Would Ban Abortions After Unborn Baby’s Heartbeat Begins – On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, Tennessee officials meet to discuss this new bill.

Tennessee State Parks Open and Welcoming Visitors – All 56 Tennessee State Parks are open and serving visitors, with numerous events and activities scheduled across the state in the coming days and weeks.

East Tennessee Churches unite to end the opioid crisis

The Tennessee School Bus Stop Law – This is the law for a stopped school bus in the State of Tennessee and how to handle when you see that school bus stopped. #schoolbus
Welcome 1st Baby Born New Years Day 2019 – Knoxville – Knoxville – The Lynch Family was the first to give birth at the University of Tennessee Medical Center on New Years Day.

Strong Earthquake Hits East Tennessee – Around Wednesday morning around 4:14 am a 4.4 earthquake hit East Tennessee and could be felt in Atlanta, GA according to The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Burgess Falls – Located in Middle Tennessee you can see four waterfalls along this moderate hike. This is a must see! #BurgessFalls

Cummins Falls – I share about a popular swim hole, hike and waterfall located in Middle Tennessee. #CumminsFalls

Seven Islands State Birding Park – A Nature Trail easy hike, walk and see all kinds of birds too. Located in East Tennessee!

Of One Accord Ministry Celebrates 30 Years of Service – A local ministry in East Tennessee that has been around for 30 years and helping in many ways to impact the community.

Tennessee Flag Salutes – Did you know that the State of Tennessee has two Tennessee Flag Salutes that are similar to the Pledge of Allegiance but these are geared for the State of Tennessee.