Comment period open on fishing regulation proposals and rule changes
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Comment period open on fishing regulation proposals and rule changes

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TWRA Fisheries Division presented its proposed 2023 fishing regulation proposals during the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission’s most recent meeting held at Fall Creek Falls State Park. Proposed rule changes, commercial fishing regulation changes, sportfishing regulation changes, and regulation changes to TWRA fishing lakes and state park lakes can be viewed at https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/twra/public-notice.html.  The public…

SUTTON PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER FOR CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY SERVICES DIVISION
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SUTTON PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER FOR CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY SERVICES DIVISION

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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) recently announced the promotion of Danny Sutton to Assistant Commissioner for Consumer and Industry Services (CIS). Sutton has served as CIS Director since 2019, tasked with managing regulatory programs affecting consumer protection and safety. “Danny has been an exceptional staff member and leader at TDA for more than a…

TWRA announces availability of tree planting grants
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TWRA announces availability of tree planting grants

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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and conservation groups, etc., with riparian tree planting projects. All seedlings must be purchased through the Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry. Tree planting season in Tennessee is December through March.  Five grants, at…

Vols storm is brewing
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Vols storm is brewing

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Who were those imposters in black uniforms playing in the defensive backfield last Saturday night? All season long, cries from the Big Orange fan base have focused on the matador-like play of the Tennessee secondary. The Vols corners and safeties have been as leaky as a colander, yet Tennessee remained undefeated. If you’ll recall, Pitt…

Hog droving season in the ‘Hog and Hominy State’
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Hog droving season in the ‘Hog and Hominy State’

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By Bill Carey Forget football, at least for a moment. In Tennessee, which used to be known as the “Hog and Hominy State,” November used to be known as “hog droving” season. Allow me to explain. Before the advent of the railroad, farmers used to herd (or “drove”) pigs, cattle, and other livestock to distant…