1. The Marshall County Probation Committee Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 7th at 5:00 pm has been cancelled.

2. The Marshall County Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, and Hardison Annex will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day.

3. The Marshall County Probation Office will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day.

4. The Marshall County Building Codes and Zoning Office will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day.

5. The Marshall County EMS Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00 pm. This meeting will be held at 728 South Ellington Parkway, Lewisburg.

6. A special call meeting of the Marshall County Solid Waste Committee has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th at 10:00 am. This meeting will be held at 611 Hawkins Drive, Lewisburg, TN.

7. The Marshall County Agriculture Committee will meet on Monday, October 20th at 9:00 a.m. in the large conference room of UT Extension Marshall County, 230 College St. Ste. 160 Lewisburg, TN.

8. The Marshall County Probation Committee will meet on Monday, October 20th at 5:00 pm. This meeting will be held at 206 Legion Avenue, Lewisburg, TN.

9. The Marshall County Budget Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 22nd at 8:30 am. This meeting will be held at the Courthouse Annex Room 2204.

 

9/19/25

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting sobriety roadside safety
checkpoints during the week of 10/17/25 on STATE ROUTE 99 at mile marker 7 in Marshall County starting at 8:00 PM.

Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures
305,000 people every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for
signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers will target those who operate a
vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed
while ensuring the protection of all motorists.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly
visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.

9/19/25

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting sobriety roadside safety
checkpoints during the week of 10/25/25 on STATE ROUTE 50 at mile marker 0 in Marshall County starting at 8:00PM.

Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures
305,000 people every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for
signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers will target those who operate a
vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed
while ensuring the protection of all motorists.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly
visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.

9/16/25

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s (TDF) East Tennessee Nursery is accepting tree seedling orders until March 15, 2026, or while supplies last. More than two dozen tree and shrub seedlings are currently available for reforestation and conservation projects.

“Native species seedlings grown at our East Tennessee Nursery play an important role in the expansion and regrowth of our forests,” State Forester Heather Slayton said. “Grown from seed gathered no more than 50 miles from Tennessee’s borders, these seedlings are uniquely positioned to thrive in our state. Planting native species helps ensure the resilience and health of urban and rural southern forests.”

The East Tennessee Nursery cultivates millions of native trees and shrubs each year and sells seedlings in bulk to public, nonprofit, and private organizations, as well as individuals.

Several cost share and financial assistance programs are available to qualified landowners to provide financial assistance for seedling purchases. Sponsored programs include:
• The Beam Suntory program promotes the purchase of oak and hickory seedlings.
• The Promark (formerly D’Addario) program supports the sustainability of hickory and oak in Tennessee.
• The Huber Engineered Woods, LLC. Program funds purchasing loblolly pine 2.0 seedlings
• The Tree City USA program supports cities and towns seeking to grow urban and community forests.

Each program has its own eligibility requirements, and some require a forest management plan. Contact your local area forester at www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/staff to learn more about these programs and their eligibility requirements, including forest management plans.

Landowners may also qualify for cost share opportunities for hardwood and softwood seedling purchases through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP). For information, visit www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/landowner-assistance/financial-assistance.html.

Please visit www.planttntrees.org to purchase seedlings online.

The Division of Forestry protects and promotes the responsible use of forest resources in Tennessee. Focus areas include assisting landowners with a variety of services, providing quality tree seedlings, supporting forest health programs, collecting forest inventory data, assisting forest industries, and fighting wildland fires. Visit www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests for more information.

 

9/16/25

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announces the promotion of Dr. Rahul Kumar to Agriculture Laboratory Administrator in the Technical Services Division. He will oversee the C. E. Kord Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory and the L.H. “Cotton” Ivy Laboratory.

Kumar brings more than a decade of experience in academic, research, and diagnostic pathology and has been working as Veterinary Pathology Manager for the Kord Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory. His work in animal agriculture is rooted in disease surveillance, pathology, and enhancing livestock health outcomes through diagnostics and research.

He is a member of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture Leadership Program—a collaborative initiative that broadens networks, deepens industry expertise, and actively shapes the future of sustainable, responsible animal agriculture.

Kumar earned his Ph.D. in Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology from the University of Minnesota, and a M.S. and D.V.M. from India. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys reading and writing poetry, exploring nature, visiting museums, and contributing to research in disease investigations.

TDA’s Technical Services Division provides vital diagnostic and regulatory services that support Tennessee farmers, veterinarians, livestock, and consumers.