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Tennessee to hold free webinar on new business tax obligations

By Volunteer State News | Mar 27, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Revenue is offering a free webinar for new businesses on Wednesday, April 2, at 8:30 a.m. Central.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Tennessee employers were approved during 2024?

By Volunteer State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.3% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Tennessee were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Governor Lee honors Chris Lam with excellence in service award

By Volunteer State News | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Bill Lee has awarded Chris Lam, Ph.D., of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture with the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award.

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Tennessee: Government transfers accounted for 19.2% of total income in 2022, up from 8.6% in 1970

By Volunteer State News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 19.2% of income in Tennessee. How does this compare to historical figures?

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Tennessee employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?

By Volunteer State News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2024, eight H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in Tennessee.

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Tennessee Pest Control Advisory Board to hold public meeting on April 1

By Volunteer State News | Mar 21, 2025

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

By Volunteer State News | Mar 20, 2025

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

By Volunteer State News | Mar 18, 2025

Nashville and Knoxville players represent Tennessee in the tournament.

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Tennessee sees no individual income tax revenue in Q4, 2023

By Volunteer State News | Mar 18, 2025

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

By Volunteer State News | Mar 18, 2025

Tennessee's annual Ag Day on the Hill was celebrated today at the State Capitol in Nashville.

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Tennessee has 51 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Volunteer State News | Mar 18, 2025

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?

By Volunteer State News | Mar 17, 2025

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

By Volunteer State News | Mar 17, 2025

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

By Volunteer State News | Mar 12, 2025

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

By Volunteer State News | Mar 12, 2025

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

By Volunteer State News | Mar 12, 2025

Various construction and repair projects are scheduled to take place across West Tennessee from March 12 to March 19, 2025.

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Tennessee announces upcoming highway projects affecting Middle Tennessee roads

By Volunteer State News | Mar 12, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has released its lane closure report for Middle Tennessee, covering March 13 to 19, 2025.

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Tennessee sees 2 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

By Volunteer State News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 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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East Tennessee motorists face multiple road projects amid weather-related disruptions

By Volunteer State News | Mar 7, 2025

Motorists in East Tennessee should prepare for various construction projects and road closures during the week of March 6-12, 2025.

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Analysis: Tennessee among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Volunteer State News | Mar 6, 2025

An analysis by Volunteer State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Tennessee is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.