Tennessee agricultural sectors take hit from COVID-19

KNOXVILLE — The latest research from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of agricultural commodity production and distribution, leading to substantial price declines and reduced income for farmers.
Full story

Secretary of State, Department of Health distribute free car hangtags
NASHVILLE – This week, the office of the Secretary of State is partnering with the Department of Health to distribute free car hangtags to help prevent heat-related child deaths in cars while making it easier to register to vote.
Full story

Department of Children's Services grateful for new Safe Haven Law Full story	Protect your pets, livestock during tick season Full story
Local man has highly successful, unique pain management clinic Full story	State veterinarian warns livestock owners of virus threat Full story

Trump administration establishes first cold case task force office for missing and murdered American Indians, Alaska Natives
BLOOMINGTON, MN. – U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs Tara Katuk Sweeney has established the first of seven offices dedicated to solving cold cases involving missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Full story

City needs providers to help administer COVID-19 housing funds
KNOXVILLE - City of Knoxville staff will hold an interest meeting for local groups interested in applying for federal grant funds to provide services to Knoxville residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Full story

Newport moves forward with first wave of Atlanta's South Dwntn revitalization
ATLANTA – Newport, a private, international real estate investment firm with US office located in Atlanta, is moving forward with its largest holding in the historic South Dwntn redevelopment project.
Full story

TRAVEL	GARDENING
Hiking to the top of the world, Georgia style	UT Gardens August 2020 Plant

National Park welcomes new Deputy Chief of Resource Education
GSMNP - Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced that Stephanie F. Kyriazis has been selected as the new Deputy Chief of Resource Education.
Full story

Kim Martel named 2020 Paralegal of the Year
NASHVILLE, TN, July 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralegal Kim M. Martel of Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC has been named the 2020 winner of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award.
Full story

Knoxville Daily Sun 2020 Image Builders User Agreement Privacy Policy