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NASHVILLE—With the first day of spring around the corner, many Tennesseans will be turning their attention to home renovation and improvement projects. Unfortunately, scammers may be gearing up to take advantage of those well-intentioned plans. The Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Division of Consumer Affairs and the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, a section of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Regulatory Boards Division, want to equip consumers with the tools needed to recognize and avoid fraudulent, fly-by-night contractors.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards announces that 163,496 initial or renewal applications for professional licenses were processed by TDCI in 2024, an increase of 8,559 when compared to figures from 2023.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards proudly supports Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s gubernatorial proclamation commemorating February 16-22, 2025 as Engineers Week.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces that the state Board of Examiners for Architects and Engineers has awarded grants totaling $400,000 to 19 programs at 13 Tennessee universities in 2025.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards welcomes accomplished accounting professional Gin Binkley as the executive director of the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors remind consumers who are rebuilding after Hurricane Helene of the steps they should take to help ensure a smooth rebuilding process in the wake of this disaster.

NASHVILLE – In the wake of the devastating flooding caused in Tennessee and across the southeast by recent hurricanes, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission reminds car buyers to be alert for flood-damaged vehicles from other states being sold by scammers to unsuspecting Volunteer State consumers.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) announces new leadership and staffing changes in TDCI's Division of Regulatory Boards, which licenses and regulates over 317,000 Tennesseans in their professions and businesses through 24 regulatory programs.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (“TDCI”) Division of Regulatory Boards proudly announces the launch of the Tennessee High School Senior Real Estate Licensing Program.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards announces that 154,937 initial or renewal applications for professional licenses were processed by TDCI in 2023, an increase of 3,671 when compared to figures from 2022.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (“TDCI”) Division of Regulatory Boards proudly supports Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s gubernatorial proclamation commemorating February 18-24, 2024 as Engineers Week.

NASHVILLE — As tax refunds begin hitting Tennesseans’ bank accounts, many consumers will be using their refund money to buy a new or pre-owned vehicle.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces that the state Board of Examiners for Architects and Engineers has awarded grants totaling $400,000 to 17 programs at 12 Tennessee universities.

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) is sharing information with Tennessee customers and business owners of Chattanooga-based Certified Public Accounting Firm JD Frost & Company.

NASHVILLE — With the arrival of summer and warmer weather, Tennessee homeowners frequently launch home improvement and renovation projects that can add beauty, increase comfort, and improve a property’s value. Unfortunately, scammers, bad actors, and fly-by-night contractors can create headaches and frustrations for unsuspecting consumers.