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WASHINGTON− This afternoon, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann was sworn in to the 114th Congress as the representative for the Third District of Tennessee. After taking the oath of office on the House floor, Rep. Fleischmann made the following statement. “It is an honor and privilege to be a part of the …

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2015. There are 359 days left in the year. On Today’s holiday list we find today is Apple Tree Day, Bean Day, National Shortbread Day, and National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day 1580 – John Smith was …

(NASVHILLE) — The 109th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee will convene at noon on January 13, 2015, for an organizational session.  Among other items on the agenda, the Senate and House of Representatives will elect their Speakers and adopt rules for the 2015 and 2016 legislative sessions.  At …

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced regulation changes that will help protect park forests by limiting the type of firewood brought into the park. Beginning in March 2015, only heat-treated firewood that is bundled and displays a certification stamp by the USDA or a state department of agriculture will …

Today in History Today is Monday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2015. There are 360 days left in the year. On Today’s holiday list we find Today is “Thank God It’s Monday” Day, National Bird Day, National Weigh-In Day, and National Whipped Cream Day. 1776 – Assembly of New …

Today in History Today is Friday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2015. There are 363 days left in the year. On Today’s holiday list we find Today is 55-MPH Speed Limit Day, Happy Mew Year for Cats Day, National Buffet Day, National Cream Puff Day, National Personal Trainer Awareness …

Today In History Today is Wednesday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2014. On today’s holiday list we find today is Make Up Your Mind Day, National Champagne Day, is New Year’s Eve, Universal Hour of Peace Day, and World Peace Meditation Day. 1775, during the Revolutionary War, …

Today in History Today is Tuesday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2014. There is one day left in the year. On today’s holiday list we find today is Bacon Day, National Bicarbonate of Soda Day, and No Interruptions Day. 1852 – Future US President Rutherford B. Hayes (30) weds …

NASHVILLE—The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct a “No Refusal” traffic safety enforcement campaign during the 2014 New Year’s Eve holiday period, beginning at 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31 and concluding at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, January 4.  State troopers will perform saturation patrols, seat belt, sobriety and driver’s license checkpoints …

On today’s holiday list we find today is National Pepper Pot Day and Tick Tock Day 1800 – Charles Goodyear was born in New Haven Connecticut, He invented the vulcanization process for rubber and started Goodyear. 1813 – British burn Buffalo, NY during War of 1812 1837 – Steam-powered threshing …