Category Archives: State Gov News

NASHVILLE – The Disaster Recovery Centers in Cheatham, Hickman, and Montgomery counties will transition to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Friday, June 18. All three Disaster Recovery Centers will operate from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. … Continue reading →

NASHVILLE – A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center will operate in Putnam County from Wednesday, June 16, through Saturday, June 19, to provide assistance to people affected by the severe storms and flooding between April 30 and May 18, 2010. read … Continue reading →

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen has requested a Secretarial designation of natural disaster for agriculture for three additional counties – Giles, Lake and Obion – as a result of heavy rainfall and flooding last month.      “I’m pleased that USDA … Continue reading →

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15 Municipalities Receive Funds to Encourage Elementary and Middle School Students to Walk and Bike   NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced Safe Routes to School funding totaling $2,650,402 for fifteen municipalities in Tennessee. The funds will be used by … Continue reading →

NASHVILLE – More than $200 million in federal disaster grants and low-interest loans has been approved for those affected by the Tennessee storms and flooding as the July 6 deadline to register for help approaches.   Since President Obama declared … Continue reading →

Penalty Addresses Noncompliance with Tennessee’s Water and Solid Waste Laws The penalties address violations of the Tennessee Water Quality Control Act and the Tennessee Solid Waste Disposal Act. read more

NASHVILLE – Tennessee First Lady Andrea Conte will host a panel discussion on Monday, June 21, at 6 p.m. CDT at Conservation Hall at the Tennessee Residence. The event, entitled “Left? Right? Where’s the Middle?” will feature a panel discussion … Continue reading →

NASHVILLE – Homeowners rebuilding after the flood can receive valuable information from FEMA hazard mitigation specialists at locations across Tennessee. The specialists can answer questions about protecting homes from future disaster damage, as well as offer other home improvement tips … Continue reading →

Putnam County Approved for Individual and Public Assistance   NASHVILLE – Governor Bredesen today announced the federal government has authorized a major disaster declaration for Putnam County in Tennessee as a result of extreme weather and flooding that struck the … Continue reading →