Tennessee’s NEVI funding revival: FHWA’s Aug. 13 interim guidance could unfreeze $21 million in stalled EV charger contracts and jump-start charging along interstates and Hwy 64 — find out what’s next.
Elusive black rail recovery plan: The Fish and Wildlife Service is drafting a strategy to restore the threatened Eastern black rail, whose populations have plunged in Tennessee’s disappearing wetlands. Public feedback is open until Sept. 15 — find out how to weigh in.
Gas prices inch up: Tennessee drivers are now paying an average of $2.74 per gallon after a 3.4-cent weekly increase, even as statewide costs stay below last month’s and last year’s levels — find out.
Tennessee Valley Fair at crossroads: After nearly 110 years, organizers say city leaders are reshaping Chilhowee Park—Muse is set to occupy the Jacob Building and 13 acres could be sold to Emerald Youth, with a council vote on Sept. 2 — find out.
Tennessee’s free aviation STEM workshops: Next month, the AOPA Foundation and TDOT’s You Can Fly team will visit Knoxville, Memphis, and Murfreesboro to show educators how to launch no-cost, hands-on aviation programs in their schools — find out how to register.
Other Tennessee headlines this week
- SEC schools chased Aguilar before Tennessee did
- Tennessee names 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
- Niche ranks Tennessee’s top 20 colleges
- Grant cycle opens September 1, 2025
- Titans coach updates on key players’ health
- Warren County Public Schools receives TVA grants
