Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Stuart McWhorter today announced that overall January state tax revenues exceeded budgeted estimates.

Parents have a valuable opportunity to influence their children’s use of substances if they approach the conversation in early middle school grades, but these conversations are only happening for about half of Tennessee youth. That is one of the primary takeaways highlighted by the first-ever TN Together Student Survey.

Knoxville, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Laurence Lavell Secrest pleading guilty to one count tax evasion Thursday.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Spirit Airlines officials announced today that the company will relocate its Operations Control Center (OCC) from Miramar, Fla., to Williamson County, Tenn. The project represents an investment of $11.3 million and will bring 345 jobs to Tennessee over the next five years. Spirit will relocate more than 240 positions to Tennessee and create 100 additional jobs in Williamson County.

The State Soil Conservation Committee (SSCC) will meet Feb. 23, 2020 at 4 p.m. CST at the Marriott Cool Springs, located at 700 Cool Springs Blvd, in Franklin, Tenn.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).

MORGAN COUNTY – Earlier this month, six people were arrested on multiple counts stemming from a Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) investigation into the introduction of contraband into a state prison.

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that Humboldt and Elizabethton have achieved Tennessee Main Street accreditation.

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces Abbey Dennis has recently been appointed as TDCI’ s Assistant Director of Communications & External Affairs.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 8.75 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 4.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on February 10, 2020.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Genesco Inc. officials announced today that the company will expand in Nashville. Genesco will create 60 new jobs and invest $31 million in Davidson County over the next five years.

NASHVILLE – A qualified and skilled workforce is crucial to Tennessee’s continued economic success. To ensure there is a pipeline of workers for Tennessee businesses, the state has launched a comprehensive program to raise awareness about the benefits of Registered Apprenticeships.

The Tennessee Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation will meet Feb. 13, 2020 at 1 p.m. CST in Room 127 at the West Tennessee AgResearch & Education Center, located at 605 Airways Blvd. in Jackson, Tenn.