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COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE AUGUST 11, 2026
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 08:31am
NASHVILLE--Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on August 10, 2026.
Bridge Repair Prompts James White Parkway Closure in Downtown Knoxville
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 08:20am
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August 14, 2026