Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and VF Corporation officials announced today that the company will expand its footprint in West Tennessee. VF plans to expand its current Workwear operations in Henning and locate a new manufacturing facility in Covington, investing nearly $7.5 million and creating over 220 new jobs in West Tennessee.

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture honored Corinne Gould, Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, for her service to Tennesseans and dedication to agriculture.

Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. has announced the appointment of Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. as State Veterinarian and Assistant Commissioner for Animal Health.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security hosted the annual First Responder Awards ceremony today. The event held in Conservation Hall at the Tennessee Residence honors those who have­­ dedicated their lives for the safety and security of Tennesseans.

TDMHSAS is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Sanford Herman as the department’s medical director for community behavioral health. Dr. Herman has 35 years of experience as an emergency department physician and is a past president of the Tennessee College of Emergency Physicians.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 9.25 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 5.25 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on September 10, 2019.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and HCTec officials announced today that the company will continue to expand its operations in Hohenwald.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development today announced that Governor Bill Lee and Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand, will be the keynote speakers at the 2019 TNECD Governor’s Conference in Nashville. Donald Miller will be the keynote speaker during the Commissioner’s Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Governor Lee will headline the Governor’s Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 25. This will be Governor Lee’s first appearance at the conference as governor.

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today that it has selected 15 individuals in its inaugural cohort of the Tennessee Higher Education Leadership and Innovation Fellows program. This cohort-based professional development program is designed to develop the next generation of enterprise leaders in higher education.

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Health has reported six cases of suspected serious respiratory disease among people who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a cluster of severe pulmonary disease among people who use e-cigarettes or vape, with 215 cases reported to date in 25 states.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant proposals for projects that will help improve water quality and reduce or eliminate nonpoint source pollution.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee National Guard announced today that the Jackson based 194th Engineering Brigade will deploy to Kuwait this fall. The more than 100 Soldiers assigned to the unit have been training for over a year to manage engineer operations throughout the Middle East.

NASHVILLE, TN – Sept. 6, 2019 – Governor Bill Lee today addressed tourism professionals during the 2019 Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism at the Music City Center, noting the state’s 2nd largest industry and thanking them for their hard work. He shared his priorities over the next four years and shined a light on how tourism can help achieve successful community-focused programs.