Governor Bill Haslam  proclaimed April 4 - 8, 2011 Work Zone Awareness Week in Tennessee, joining states across the nation to remind motorists that safer driving creates safer work zones for everyone. TDOT will spread that message across the state this week in an effort to improve safety in Tennessee's…

Written by: Census Bureau History Staff This month begins the sesquicentennial – the 150th anniversary – of the Civil War. The war began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter, near Charleston, SC. Data collected by the US Census Bureau help paint a portrait of…

West Tennessee Construction Report March 30-April 6, 2011 Road Closures CARROLL COUNTY, SR-436 State Route 436 between State Route 77 (US 70A) (Reedy Creek Rd.) and State Route 76 (S. Highland Dr.) is CLOSED for a bridge replacement project. A detour route is posted Wednesday March 30 through Wednesday April 6,…

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is launching a new safety campaign aimed at eliminating tragic collisions, fatalities and injuries at the state's 2,815 public at-grade railroad crossings. New billboards and posters will be installed near high traffic railroad crossings across the state to remind drivers and pedestrians to make safe…

Spring storms, especially tornadoes, can damage our homes. The Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) would like to offer storm-affected consumers some tips for interacting with insurance companies and selecting contractors: As soon as possible after an event affects your home, contact your insurance carrier or your agent. Locate a…