Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Commercial Filter officials announced today that the company will expand its operations by building a new facility in Piperton. In response to growing demand, Commercial Filter’s expansion will include an investment of $8.9 million and the creation of 30 new jobs in Fayette County over the next three years.

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and the right gifts for family and friends await at your local small businesses. Dedicated to supporting small businesses and communities across the country, Small Business Saturday is Nov. 28.

A Kentucky woman is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property for allegedly reporting she lived in Tennessee in order to obtain TennCare benefits.

As cool, crisp air draws near, a visit to a local Christmas tree farm is the perfect outdoor adventure to generate holiday spirit and family fun in a safe way. Many Christmas tree farms sell between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, but some are open as early as Nov. 21.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on November 14, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a new ad as part of its continued “Face It, Masks Fight COVID-19” campaign. The new ad promotes responsible decision-making by Tennesseans as the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19 and is airing across the state on broadcast, cable, radio, outdoor and digital media.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and August Bioservices, LLC officials announced today that the company will significantly expand its operations in Nashville. Headquartered in Nashville, August Bioservices will invest $64.7 million and create 180 jobs over the next five years.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee has been selected as one of four states to participate in a pilot program for delivery of the Pfizer Inc. COVID-19 vaccine now under development. This program is designed to address distribution challenges posed by requirements for ultra-cold storage of the vaccine.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe today announced that Genuine Parts Company, a leading automotive and industrial parts distributor, will invest $50 million to establish a new distribution facility in Lebanon. Genuine Parts Company will create 250 jobs over the next five years.

A Sevier County woman is charged with TennCare fraud for allegedly fraudulently obtaining TennCare benefits.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Fraley and Schilling, Inc. officials announced today that the trucking company is expanding its operations in Knoxville. As part of the expansion, Fraley and Schilling will invest $2.4 million and add 50 office jobs over the next five years.

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 16, 2020.