NASHVILLE – To help support the lifesaving mission of the over 500 volunteer fire departments in Tennessee the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announce that applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, from volunteer fire departments for $1 million in grants through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office are raising awareness of the importance of fire safety across the Volunteer State during Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week (Jan. 17-23, 2022).

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers they have new protections from out-of-network medical bills related to either emergency or non-emergency care under the federal No Surprises Act, which took effect January 1, 2022.

NASHVILLE — During the upcoming New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day holidays (Dec. 31, 2021 and Jan. 1, 2022), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office remind Tennesseans to consider the financial and physical risks that can arise from a fireworks-related mishap.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces that grants totaling $362,157 were recently awarded by the Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners to 17 programs at 12 Tennessee universities in 2021.

NASHVILLE – While winter brings traditional holiday festivities such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the season’s cold weather also poses enhanced fire-related risks to Tennessee homeowners.

NASHVILLE - To help prevent fire deaths that might be caused by smokers who are using medical oxygen, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office urge Tennesseans to remember that there is no safe way to smoke while using medical oxygen.

NASHVILLE – As recovery continues from the deadly storms that struck Tennessee communities on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is sharing important consumer information to aid Tennesseans when filing their insurance claims, staying safe when using fuel-powered generators, selecting contractors, and avoiding scammers who might seek to prey on storm victims.

NASHVILLE —The Securities Division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is partnering with the Investor Protection Trust and PBS Books to produce “The End-of-Year Financial Checklist” virtual event to livestream on TDCI’s Facebook page on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers that they can ensure they have healthcare insurance coverage starting January 1, 2022 by enrolling at Healthcare.gov by Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Division of Regulatory Boards is alerting Tennessee residents that the Department has received new information about the alleged ongoing activities of former funeral director and embalmer Mr. Reid Van Ness

Van Ness entregó sus licencias de director de funeraria y embalsamador en marzo de 2020 mientras era investigado por actividades relacionadas con la recepción de pagos de familias de habla hispana con seres queridos fallecidos y no enviar a los seres queridos de regreso a los países de origen de las familias como se había prometido.

NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces that workers’ compensation insurance premiums are likely to decline for most Tennessee businesses in 2022 for the ninth consecutive year.

NASHVILLE – As families across Tennessee gather for Thanksgiving Day feasts on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office remind Tennesseans that the recipe for a safe celebration includes fire-safe cooking habits.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces the promotion of Jonathan Habart to Captive Insurance Section Director.