(Washington, D.C., July 7, 2025) — Today, Judge Stephen Alexander Vaden was sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Vaden, of Union City, Tennessee, joins Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins to not only deliver on the promises of President Trump but also to execute the agriculture and nutrition policies of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
In mid-June, Tennessee native and Obion County farmer Stephen Vaden was officially confirmed as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) deputy secretary. While technically not sworn in at time of printing, his confirmation by the Senate was the biggest step in getting him back to work for USDA.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency announced that in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and local partners, Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be opening on Friday, June 27, in multiple counties to assist survivors affected by the April 2-6 severe weather.
UNION CITY, TENN. – Main Street Union City has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of designated programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.
Union City is a scene straight out of a Hallmark movie. Though it may be a small town with a population of approximately 11,000, it is brimming with activity, history, and opportunity. Union City’s downtown is undergoing a transformation, fostering a stronger sense of community and enthusiasm.
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