As you begin filling stockings and preparing presents this holiday season, locally made artisan or farm products can be the meaningful and personal gift that your family and friends will love.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is partnering with Lipscomb Academy to offer free document shredding at Lipscomb’s annual recycling event. The event, which is held to celebrate America Recycles Day, offers consumers the opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded items not accepted by standard recycling drop sites.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and NomNomNow, inc. officials announced today that the company will locate its new production facility in Davidson County.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Instititutions 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 November 13, 2018.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction’s unwavering mission is to enhance public safety. A key part of that mission is to be a great partner to both the communities in Tennessee and the law enforcement community nationwide.

The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. CST at the Marriott Cool Springs located at 700 Cool Springs Blvd. in Franklin, Tenn.

NASHVILLE – As wildfires claim lives and destroy properties in northern and southern California, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) extends its sympathies to the victims of the disasters and reminds Tennessee residents to always follow safety precautions during outdoor burns.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Ernst & Young LLP (EY) officials announced today that the global professional services firm will invest more than $20 million to establish a facility to deliver tax managed services for clients and tax technology operations in Nashville. EY expects to create more than 600 jobs over the next five years.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tommy H. Baker, of Huntingdon, was promoted to Major General in a ceremony held at the Tennessee National Guard Headquarters on Friday, November 9, 2018. Baker, the Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Tennessee National Guard, is responsible for the training and supervision of the more than 9,000 Soldiers in the Tennessee Army National Guard.

GAINESBORO - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Johnny F. Stafford, Jr., for one count of tax evasion and one count of theft. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department arrested Stafford, 24, yesterday. Bond was set at $3,500.