NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) will meet in Cleveland, Tenn. on Friday, July 12, 2019 to interview a house fire survivor whose life was saved after she closed a door in her home during a fire. The survivor will be interviewed as part of a consumer fire safety awareness campaign that aims to spread the lifesaving message of closing a door in a home fire.

JOHNSON CITY – This evening, the Tennessee Department of Correction’s Johnson City Day Reporting Center (DRC) held a small ceremony in honor of its most recent graduate of the program.

After being on the run for more than a year and a half, a Davidson County man is in custody and charged with TennCare fraud.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Love’s Travel Stops officials announced today that the company will invest $8.8 million and establish a tire retread and distribution facility in Milan.

The Tennessee REDLINE unveiled its new text message capability for people seeking a referral to addiction treatment services. The number for confidential referrals via voice call or text message remains the same: 800-889-9789.

NASHVILLE – While school is out and temperatures rise, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding Tennesseans to not send fire safety on a summer vacation. Overall, summer is statistically less deadly than winter when it comes to fires. However, summer comes with its own set of dangers that parents and homeowners shouldn’t forget. Remember: Your family’s survival during a home fire this summer could depend on the preparations you take today.

NASHVILLE - Patriotism is defined, in part, as being devoted to and showing vigorous support for one’s country. The Tennessee Department of Correction exemplifies patriotism to our great country through the department’s complete and uninhibited support of our veterans and especially our active duty military men and women.

An Alabama woman is charged with TennCare fraud for falsely reporting her residence in order to obtain benefits from Tennessee’s taxpayer-funded healthcare insurance program.

Tennessee Tribune Founder and Civil Rights Activist to Receive the 2019 Jocelyn D. Wurzburg Civil Rights Legacy Award

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 9.50 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 5.50 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on July 8, 2019.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Wesley Bray of Putnam County as the criminal court judge to the 13th Judicial District to fill the Honorable David. A Patterson’s vacancy. “Wesley brings extensive experience to this role and will serve the 13th district with integrity,” said Lee. “We welcome him to this role and appreciate his willingness to serve.”

The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) has been selected by the Governmental Research Association to receive their Outstanding Policy Achievement Award.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Enexor BioEnergy LLC officials today announced that the renewable energy company will expand its operations in Franklin and move into a new manufacturing facility.

JACKSON – On Thursday, July 11, 2019, the Jackson Day Reporting Center (DRC) will recognize its second graduating class. A total of five participants will be honored for completing the three-phase intensive, substance abuse treatment program, marking almost one year of sobriety for each respectively.