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Tennessee Airports Honored for Quality Service

Wednesday, September 09, 2009 | 11:47 am
Front Door Awards Recognize Airports with Commitment to Quality
 
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation is recognizing numerous airports across the state with “Front Door Awards” for providing facilities and services that reflect community pride and commitment to quality. The awards were handed out at the 24TH Annual Tennessee Airports Conference on August 20, 2009.
 
Transportation

Tennessee Airports Honored with Awards of Excellence

Wednesday, September 09, 2009 | 11:27 am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation today recognized five Tennessee Airports with Awards of Excellence in aviation.  The awards were presented at the 24TH Annual Tennessee Airports Conference on August 20 in Nashville.  The Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding achievements and contributions to aviation in five categories: Airport of the Year, Most Improved Airport, Governing Body of the Year, Airport Manager of the Year, and Career Contributions to Aviation (click on the links above for press releases on the individual winners). 
 
Transportation

TDOT Civil Rights Office Honored with Regional Awards

Friday, September 04, 2009 | 12:43 pm
Affirmative Action Program Staff & Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Recognized
 
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation is proud to announce that its Civil Rights Office has earned two awards from the Southern Transportation Civil Rights Executive Council.  The awards were announced at the recent 2009 Southern Transportation Civil Rights Training Symposium, comprised of eight southern states.
 
Transportation

Tennessee Rehabilitation Center Graduates Overcome Barriers To Achieve Success

Friday, August 28, 2009 | 03:08 pm

SMYRNA, Tenn.– Dozens of young men and women with significant disabilities, including traumatic brain injury, mental retardation and blindness, accepted their graduation certificates from the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Smyrna today. All of the students are determined to improve their lives and enter or return to the workforce. 

Human Services

Tennessee Law Enforcement Agencies Earn Statewide, National Honors

Friday, August 28, 2009 | 03:06 pm
 Awards Recognize 55 Agencies Across State
 
NASHVILLE –The Tennessee Department of Transportation Governor’s Highway Safety Office today announced the winners of the 5th Annual Law Enforcement Challenge.  The Law Enforcement Challenge is presented to law enforcement agencies across the state by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office. It recognizes outstanding performances by law enforcement agencies and officers from across the state.
 
Transportation

THP, MADD and Local Law Enforcement Issue Labor Day Crackdown Warning

Thursday, August 27, 2009 | 03:42 pm

Major Statewide Law Enforcement Effort Seeks to Save Lives

NASHVILLE---The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) today announced State Troopers will be out in full force during the Labor Day holiday period. They will join thousands of other law enforcement and highway safety agencies throughout the state and nation as they take part in the Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest crackdown on impaired driving.   The Official Labor Day holiday weekend begins Friday, September 4, at 6 p.m. and ends Monday, September 7, at 11:59 p.m.
Safety & Homeland Security

Governor Bredesen Announces $17 Million in Transportation Enhancement Grants

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | 01:03 pm
40 Local Community Projects Awarded Grants to Enhance Transportation Infrastructure
 
NASHVILLE - Governor Phil Bredesen and Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely today announced $17 million in transportation enhancement grants for projects in 39 Tennessee communities and one statewide grant. The grants will assist local communities with the development of a variety of projects designed to enhance the state’s transportation infrastructure. 
 
“The Enhancement Grant Program provides an opportunity for the state to work with local agencies to fund projects that enrich Tennessee communities in a variety of ways,” said Bredesen. “Many will use these funds to build new sidewalks and bike trails that support healthier lifestyles, while others utilize the program to save historic structures for future generations. All of these are worthwhile projects that truly enhance the quality of life in local communities.”
 
Transportation

Cherokee History is New Focus in Southeast Tennessee

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 | 12:00 am

Rich History Is Interpreted and Brought Into Spotlight

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Local tourism professionals are working alongside scholars, citizens and history buffs in a movement that is uncovering new stories and raising awareness of Southeast Tennessee’s extremely significant Cherokee history, a part of America’s most important Native American past.  
 
Tourist Development