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The Tennessee Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners (Board) is pleased to inform you that on June 4, 2020, the Governor’s Office, working with the Economic Recovery Group (ERG), issued updated guidelines for close-contact businesses. The updated guidelines can be found here. As part of the Tennessee Pledge, these updated guidelines expand on the guidance previously issued on April 30, 2020 by focusing on social distancing measures rather than strict capacity limits, advancing the state’s reopening plan to help Tennesseans return to work safely and to provide services to consumers in a safe environment.

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans that qualifying beauty salons, barbershops, and nail salons are eligible for funds through Governor Bill Lee’s Tennessee Business Relief Program.

NASHVILLE — After months of quarantining, Tennesseans are taking to the Volunteer State’s beautiful lakes, rivers, and waterways in record numbers this year. Ahead of Tennesseans hitting the water for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds boaters and outdoorsmen to help keep this holiday and the summer safe by learning the potential hazards that could lead to electric shock drowning.

NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is committed to Governor Bill Lee’s plan to help safely reopen Tennessee’s economy and protect the public health from the spread of COVID-19 by urging Tennesseans to take the Tennessee Pledge.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the 300th life-saving alert by a smoke alarm installed through the “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” program.

NASHVILLE — In keeping with President Trump’s recognition of May as Older Americans Month, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) urges families and caregivers of older adults to report instances of elder abuse and learn the red flags that might indicate an elder is being preyed upon — either physically or financially.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office proudly recognizes three staff members recently chosen to serve on national and international organizations dedicated to improving firefighter training, building codes standards and public safety.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is sharing important information with Middle Tennessee residents who sustained damage from Sunday’s storms about filing insurance claims, selecting contractors, home safety, and avoiding financial scams.

While Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 30 (Order) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he has indicated an intent to reopen our industry on May 6, 2020 with certain guidelines in place. This order is effective and enforceable at 12:01 a.m., Central Daylight Time, on April 29, 2020 and shall remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Central Daylight Time, on May 29, 2020.

NASHVILLE – On the 10th anniversary (May 1 and May 2, 2020) of the Nashville Flood, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) urges all Tennessee homeowners to rethink flood insurance and make it a crucial part of owning or renting a property in the Volunteer State.

As you are aware, we all find ourselves in extraordinary circumstances, coming together to ensure the health and safety of our families, neighbors, and communities as we continue to battle the spread of COVID-19. There is a collective need for the funeral and cemetery profession to take steps to keep families, guests, staff, and others safe to enable families to participate in memorial events that are of utmost importance to them.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) Securities Division is participating in the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force. Consisting of state and provincial securities regulators, the COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force will identify and stop potential threats to investors stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces that insurance policyholders in eight Southeast Tennessee counties affected by the deadly tornadoes and severe weather on April 12 and 13, 2020 cannot have their policies canceled for non-payment for 60 days.

NASHVILLE – In an effort to aid the State of Tennessee’s economic recovery, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces a new program to provide temporary insurance producer licenses to qualified individuals who have been unable to complete their licensing tests due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announces that 41 Tennessee volunteer fire departments were selected to receive funding through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.