Tennessee House Democrats want Gov. Bill Lee to focus on bringing passenger rail to the state. A government advisory commission study shows intercity passenger rail could improve mobility and grow the state’s economy. The ball is now in the governor’s court.
Tennessee passenger rail study prioritizes connections to Chicago, Atlanta and Louisville
The Tennessee Department of Transportation believes road trips between the state’s most populous cities could take up to an hour longer by 2045. To help cut that time down, the General Assembly is looking into adding passenger rail service linking major cities.
Planting milkweeds may help save monarch butterflies. Tennessee is offering free seeds.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation debuted a program Monday to offer free milkweed seeds to any state resident wishing to help create crucial habitat for monarch butterflies.
Gov. Lee previews budget priorities, including support for toll lanes and the Department of Children’s Services
The governor fielded questions from reporters as state budget season approaches.
State launches new program to fix wear and tear on Middle Tennessee roads
Middle Tennessee experienced one of its harshest winters to date — and the proof is in the pavement.
Scenic Goforth Creek Canyon on Endangered List
A tributary of the Ocoee River has been named one of the ten most endangered places in the South by a regional environmental group.