For the past eight years, Tennessee has seen an ever-increasing state budget, with surpluses often in the billions of dollars.  The growing pot of money has allowed Gov. Bill Lee and state lawmakers to use the extra cash for large-scale infrastructure projects, to cut taxes and expand the state’s private school voucher program.  But with […]

(The Center Square) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Chief Rodney Scott said he paused all construction activity in Big Bend National Park and arrived in Texas on Monday to meet with Texas officials and stakeholders in person. He said he’s meeting with “a small team to evaluate the terrain and listen to local leadership, community members and stakeholders to ensure that we secure our borders while simultaneously protecting BBNP.” 

Tennessee is at the forefront of data center proliferation and is set to continue receiving significant investments in new projects which could lead to higher energy costs, according to a report released by ThinkTennessee. Over the past decade, Tennessee has benefited from a shift in tech-sector investment away from California toward more tax- and regulatory-friendly […]

  • Updated

NASHVILLE — Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstate and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 2, through 6 a.m. on Monday, July 6, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers.