NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”), the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office, and the Tennessee Department of Revenue are alerting consumers to the recent increase in consumer complaints related to online purchases of vehicles in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE – As millions of Tennesseans prepare to file their taxes ahead of Tax Day (April 18, 2022), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards and the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy remind consumers that scammers and con artists may attempt to use this hectic time of the year to perpetuate their scams.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards announces that 137,887 applications for professional licenses were processed by TDCI in 2021.

NASHVILLE - With Tax Day (Monday, April 18, 2022) approaching, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards and the Tennessee State Board of Accountancy are sharing important tax-filing information to assist Tennessee consumers during this busy season.

NASHVILLE — With tax season in full swing, Tennessee consumers who have been waiting for the “green light” on buying a new or pre-owned vehicle may likely use their tax refund to go car shopping. Unfortunately, auto scammers are also on the prowl, and they’re angling to leave consumers in the dust.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds businesses in Tennessee that Tuesday, February 8, 2022, is the filing deadline for federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs). These loans are related to losses due to the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding Tennesseans experienced from March 25, 2021 through April 3, 2021.

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.

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 2021 holiday shopping season is fast approaching. Heading into holidays, many Tennesseans who may have credit issues or especially tight year-end budgets may feel uncertainty about celebrating this year with gifts and presents.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors announce the immediate suspension of the contractor’s license for contractor Leighton Joe Wood, d/b/a Wood Construction and Remodeling which has operated in the past at 3 Limited Centre St., in Johnson City, Tennessee.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission remind car buyers to be alert for flood damaged vehicles being sold by scammers preying on unsuspecting Volunteer State consumers.

NASHVILLE – As recovery from the tragic and unprecedented flooding in Middle Tennessee continues, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is sharing important consumer information about filing insurance claims, hiring contractors for home repairs, home safety and avoiding scams for Tennesseans who may have sustained home or auto damage.

ASHVILLE — Ahead of National Financial Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s Division of Regulatory Boards is sharing new financial planning tips to help Tennessee consumers build a stronger financial future and prepare in case of emergencies.

NASHVILLE — Domestic violence is a national life-threatening crisis that destroys lives and families. The effects of domestic violence are especially devastating in Tennessee as nearly half of all crimes are domestic violence related, figures show.