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Nightly closures planned for Paul Huff Parkway due to paving work

By Volunteer State News | Feb 25, 2025

Drivers in Bradley County should prepare for traffic disruptions on State Route 60 due to scheduled road construction.

Tennessee DOT schedules public meeting on SR 19 project

By Volunteer State News | Feb 25, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is organizing a public meeting to discuss an upcoming project on State Route 19 in Haywood and Lauderdale Counties.

131 H-1B petitions filed by Management of Companies and Enterprises employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry in Tennessee in 2024

By Volunteer State News | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, 131 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry located in Tennessee, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Lane closure on SR 8 for road work in Hamilton County

By Volunteer State News | Feb 24, 2025

Drivers in Hamilton County, Tennessee, should prepare for traffic disruptions on State Route 8 (Signal Mountain Boulevard) due to scheduled road work.

Construction impacts traffic on I-75 in Hamilton County starting February 24

By Volunteer State News | Feb 21, 2025

Drivers on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County should prepare for upcoming road construction that will affect traffic flow.

Tennessee Soil and Water Conservation Commission sets public meeting for March

By Volunteer State News | Feb 21, 2025

The Tennessee Soil and Water Conservation Commission is scheduled to convene on March 2, 2025.

Tennessee begins pothole repairs after severe weather impacts roads

By Volunteer State News | Feb 21, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has launched a statewide initiative to repair potholes caused by recent heavy rains and winter weather.

Tennessee Department of Agriculture appoints new assistant commissioners

By Volunteer State News | Feb 21, 2025

Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher has announced the appointment of Matthew Wade and Adam Travis, Ph.D., to key positions within the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA).

Tennessee releases weekly construction report impacting multiple counties

By Volunteer State News | Feb 20, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has released its weekly construction report for East Tennessee, covering the period from February 20 to 26, 2025.

Lane closures planned across West Tennessee for upcoming construction projects

By Volunteer State News | Feb 20, 2025

Construction activities in West Tennessee are expected to cause lane closures and traffic disruptions from February 19-26, 2025.

Tennessee Forestry Commission schedules meeting for February 27

By Volunteer State News | Feb 20, 2025

The Tennessee Forestry Commission is scheduled to convene on February 27, 2025, at the Ellington Agricultural Center's Bruer Building in Nashville.

Tennessee DOT announces Middle Tennessee roadwork schedule from Feb. 20-26

By Volunteer State News | Feb 20, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has released its lane closure report for Middle Tennessee, covering the period from February 20 to February 26, 2025.

NFIB hosts small business day at Tennessee State Capitol

By Volunteer State News | Feb 19, 2025

Small business owners from Tennessee convened at the State Capitol for the National Federation of Independent Business's (NFIB) annual Small Business Day.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry file 320 petitions in Tennessee throughout 2024

By Volunteer State News | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry based in Tennessee submitted 320 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.