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Hagerty, TN Delegation Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration Request in Wake of Winter Storm Fern
Hagerty, TN Delegation Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration Request in Wake of Winter Storm Fern WASHINGTON— Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) joined the Tennessee delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging his swift approval of Governor Bill Lee’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee…
Read MoreGov. Lee Requests Expedited Disaster Declaration for 23 Counties
Gov. Lee Requests Expedited Disaster Declaration for 23 Counties NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee requested President Donald J. Trump grant an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee counties following significant impacts from Winter Storm Fern. The request seeks both Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance and Individual Assistance to support response and…
Read MoreTennessee Democratic Party Urges No Additional Ice Funding As Senate Vote Nears
Tennessee Democratic Party Urges No Additional Ice Funding As Senate Vote Nears The Tennessee Democratic Party is calling on Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty to reject any funding package that increases Immigration and Customs Enforcement spending, as the Senate prepares to take up a House-passed appropriations bill this week that expands funding for ICE…
Read MoreLeading the Nation in Nuclear Energy Innovation and Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights
Leading the Nation in Nuclear Energy Innovation and Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights By State Senator Ken Yager The Tennessee General Assembly has completed the second week of the 2026 legislative session, with legislation being filed as the bill deadline approaches next week. As this work moves forward, our focus remains on advancing thoughtful, long-term policies…
Read MoreTN National Guard Continues Winter Storm Response Across Middle & West TN
TN National Guard Continues Winter Storm Response Across Middle & West TN NASHVILLE – At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard continue to support state, county, and local emergency responders across Middle and West Tennessee, including the major metropolitan areas of Nashville and Memphis, following…
Read MoreScott County slammed by Winter Weather
Scott County slammed by Winter Weather By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] While predictions of a foot of snow did not matriculate, the snow and ice combination was enough to bring East Tennessee to a screeching standstill, as Scott County officials moved quickly to prepare for deteriorating winter conditions. Ahead of what was hyped…
Read MoreCumberland Clear warns legislators that voters are watching
Cumberland Clear warns legislators that voters are watching By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Cumberland Clear, the citizen-based organization formed in response to the proposed Roberta II landfill, continued its battle against the local landfill proposal with a trip to Nashville last week, aimed at ensuring state legislators hear directly from communities being…
Read MoreLandfill Still Faces Scrutiny Despite State Wildlife Sign-Off
Landfill Still Faces Scrutiny Despite State Wildlife Sign-Off By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Last week, SCN published an article titled “Could Endangered Species Lawsuit Impact Roberta?” examining whether a recent lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could have implications for the proposed Roberta II landfill development in northern Scott County. The…
Read MoreMcMillan enters race for State House
McMillan enters race for State House By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Seth McMillan, a local certified public accountant and native of Scott County, announced last week that he is seeking the House Seat for Tennessee 38th District, currently held by Republican Kelly Keisling. McMillan pointed to strong opposition to the proposed landfill as…
Read MoreBig South Fork Medical Expansion brings critical health care
Big South Fork Medical Expansion brings critical health care By Shane Gilreath SCN Contributing Editor [email protected] Scott County is once again raising the bar when it comes to health care, as Big South Fork Medical Center (BSFMC) helps lead the way with an annoucement of the facility’s expansive services. Last week, the hospital announced…
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