"Emma" and "William" take Top Spots as Tennessee's Most Popular Baby Names for 2011 NASHVILLE – William’s the winner for five years running, but Tennessee parents of new baby girls have put Emma back in the top slot on the list of most popular names for children born in 2011.…

State Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak wants to remind Tennesseans to keep safe and warm, as colder weather becomes more common across the state. But she urges residents to be cautious in the use of alternate heat sources. "The colder weather means many people will begin to heat their homes…

Ghouls and goblins will take over the night. But even scary creatures need to be safe and celebrate Halloween right. Halloween’s greatest hazards aren’t vampires and villains, but falls, costume mishaps and automobile collisions.  The Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross wants your family to have a…

In keeping with the priority Tennessee has placed on emergency preparedness, Gov. Bill Haslam has declared September National Preparedness Month in the state. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, offering greater significance for the observance and renewing the focus…

Attention shoppers! Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 5 and runs through Sunday, August 7.  During this time, shoppers can save almost 10 percent on tax-free clothing, school and art supplies, and computer purchases. During the designated three-day weekend, shoppers may purchase selected clothing with a price of…