NASHVILLE, TENN. (Dec. 1, 2021) – From reindeer to millions of lights and beautifully decorated small towns, Tennessee is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Dollywood transformed into a winter wonderland; Graceland is blasting some of Elvis’ greatest holiday hits and Gaylord Opryland has over 17 hours of holiday fun waiting to be had.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Aircrew from Knoxville’s Detachment 1, Company C, 1-171st Aviation Regiment are hosting a reunion for the family of a 17-year-old bear attack victim and the first responders who conducted the rescue, at McGhee-Tyson’s Army Aviation Support Facility, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m. local.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he will host a Facebook Live fireside chat on Friday, December 3 with Civil Rights veteran, author and founder of the Woodson Center, Bob Woodson, titled “Hopeful America: A More Perfect Union”.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Anatolia Granite and Marble Corp officials announced today that the company will expand its operations in Putnam County. Anatolia Granite and Marble will invest approximately $567,000 and create 40 new jobs in Baxter.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 7.25 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 3.25 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on November 29, 2021.

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--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 7.25 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 3.25 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on November 22, 2021.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Lisa Helton as interim commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Correction, effective December 1.

NASHVILLE – Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security along with Colonel Matt Perry of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, announced the promotion of Stacey Heatherly to Captain over the Knoxville district.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Gutterglove, Inc. officials announced today that the company will relocate its headquarters from Roseville, California to Franklin, Tennessee. Gutterglove, a manufacturer of professional grade stainless steel gutter guards, will invest $720,800 and create 20 new jobs in Williamson County.

A listing of lane closures and road construction activities for 24 East Tennessee counties.

NASHVILLE – New data revealed the employment situation continued to improve for a majority of Tennessee’s counties in October 2021, according to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.