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NASHVILLE – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Harold Wayne Nichols #146457. The witnesses were selected from seven applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.

NASHVILLE -- The Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on refunds and penalty waivers on November 25 at 9 a.m. Central time.

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting orders for its annual collectible state waterfowl stamp, featuring the award-winning artwork from the 2025 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. This year’s stamp showcases a great piece created by 16-year-old Glory Malone of Dover, whose talent earned her the Best of Show honor in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service competition. Proceeds from stamp sales support habitat improvement efforts across the state.

Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) announced key dates for the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program’s second year of implementation, and encouraged interested families across the state to apply for the universal school choice program that allows parents to choose the school that best fits their child’s needs, regardless of income level or zip code.

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Kyle Wade Hammack’s guilty plea to tax evasion and forgery.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced the appointment of Maria Ramsey as Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs.

Seven Tennessee State Parks restaurants will offer Thanksgiving meals on Thursday, Nov. 27, and parks officials are encouraging visitors to make it a weekend getaway by booking overnight stays at lodges, cabins, and campgrounds.

McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn. – The U.S. Air Force announced today that Knoxville’s 134th Air Refueling Wing has been selected to receive the KC-46A Pegasus, marking a major milestone in the future of aerial refueling and operational capability for the Tennessee Air National Guard.

The Tennessee Historical Commission is now accepting nominations for its Certificate of Merit Awards to honor individuals or groups that work to preserve Tennessee’s heritage. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2025.

Nashville, Tenn. (November 10, 2025) - Tennessee celebrates all that is merry and bright this holiday season with charming holiday towns and a wish list full of Hallmark holiday memories waiting to be made. From twinkling lights illuminating the night sky and old-fashioned Christmas parades to seasonal sweet treats around every corner, there’s no better way to celebrate the magic of the season.

NASHVILLE--Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 11.00 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 7.00 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on November 17, 2025.