EDA awards over $9 million in grants for economic development projects in Tennessee in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 11 grants totaling $9,240,486 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Tennessee.
Tennessee ranks 31 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
Tennessee ranks 31 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,164 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 1,038 H-1B petitions in Tennessee throughout 2024
In 2024, 1,038 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Tennessee, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
- Tennessee to hold free webinar on new business tax obligations
- How many H-1B petitions made by Tennessee employers were approved during 2024?
- Governor Lee honors Chris Lam with excellence in service award
- Tennessee: Government transfers accounted for 19.2% of total income in 2022, up from 8.6% in 1970
- How many H-1B petitions were made by Tennessee employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?
Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board to hold public meeting on April 1
The Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on April 1, 2025, at the Ellington Agricultural Center's Moss Building in Nashville.
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Tennessee Revenue Department hosts webinar on business tax deductions
The Tennessee Department of Revenue is inviting members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) to participate in a webinar scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, at 9 a.m. Central Time.
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67 basketball players from Tennessee to play in women’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Nashville and Knoxville players represent Tennessee in the tournament.
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Tennessee sees no individual income tax revenue in Q4, 2023
Individual income taxes in Tennessee reached $0 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Tennessee celebrates Ag Day on the Hill with contests and community support
Tennessee's annual Ag Day on the Hill was celebrated today at the State Capitol in Nashville.
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51 basketball players from Tennessee to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Memphis has the most players of any city representing Tennessee in the tournament.
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How many H-1B petitions were made by Tennessee employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?
In 2024, 44 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Tennessee, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Tennessee legislature debates key bills impacting small businesses
The Tennessee Legislature is currently active with the 114th General Assembly moving forward at a brisk pace.
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Tennessee ranks 31st highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $11,209 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Tennessee received an average of $11,209 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st lowest in the nation.
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Tennessee ranks 23rd highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 19.2% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19.2% of income in Tennessee—ranking it the 23rd most dependent among U.S. states.
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Construction projects cause traffic disruptions across West Tennessee
Various construction and repair projects are scheduled to take place across West Tennessee from March 12 to March 19, 2025.
