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NASHVILLE – In the wake of flooding from Hurricane Florence, consumers shopping for a vehicle should be aware that flood-damaged cars and trucks from the Carolinas will eventually surface in Tennessee. To raise awareness, the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission, which is part of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Regulatory Boards division, is warning consumers to be on alert for scammers who might disguise severely water-damaged vehicles as being perfectly good.

NASHVILLE – Over 90 newly certified officers will graduate from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) on Friday, September 28, 2018. The graduation ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. (CT) at Al Menah Shrine Temple (1354 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN).

NASHVILLE – Does paying $150 to obtain a certificate of existence for a business seem pricey? It might seem reasonable but, in fact, that service and others are actually available free of charge or at minimal cost through governmental agencies.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners has been notified that the Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology in Memphis will permanently close its locations (7053 Winchester Road and 7041 Stage Road) effective Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. The beauty school’s 59 students were notified of the closure by the school’s owners.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces recent disciplinary actions against a Nashville-based investment broker who violated Tennessee’s securities law by not complying with state regulations regarding the inspection of his company’s books and records.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is using the state’s annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day (September 18) to remind Tennesseans of the dangers associated with carbon monoxide, often called the “silent killer.”

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards has released its latest Disciplinary Action Report, which compiles the actions taken by its boards and commissions during the month of August.

NASHVILLE — Ahead of the anticipated landfall of Hurricane Florence this weekend, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak are urging consumers to be alert to potential price gouging that could occur.

NASHVILLE – As residents of the Carolinas and Virginia evacuate ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is sharing safety reminders to ensure Tennesseans are prepared for the residual rainfall, potential flash flooding, power outages and high winds that Florence will likely bring to the areas in its path.

NASHVILLE – The fall sport season kick off means Tennesseans will crowd stadiums and arenas in the coming months to cheer on their favorite teams. With a plethora of ticket-buying options, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is reminding consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulent tickets and ticket-buying scams that could make losers out of consumers.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and Phoenix, Ariz. based rapid access device manufacturer Knox Company proudly announce the launch of a new statewide “Close the Door” fire safety awareness campaign for Tennessee communities.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Consumer Insurance Services Section announces that $3.2 million has been returned so far to Tennesseans through the Department’s restitution efforts in 2018.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has declared September 2018 as Campus Fire Safety Month to raise awareness of fire hazards and promote fire safety for college students who live both on and off campus.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission are warning consumers to avoid purchasing vehicles advertised through a phony website created and operated by scammers posing as the proprietors of a legitimate Lawrenceburg auto dealer.

NASHVILLE – Labor Day is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a final summer getaway or host or attend an outdoor event with family and friends. As the long holiday weekend approaches, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) divisions of Consumer Affairs and Fire Prevention are offering safety and consumer tips to help ensure the holiday is safe and scam-free.