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Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed March 1 as Arbor Day in Tennessee to recognize the importance of planting and maintaining trees in our state. This year’s celebration will be held at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville, Tenn. The public is invited to the Arbor Day celebration and tree planting. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. CST. Parking is available at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum at 404 Hogan Road.

The Tennessee State Veterinarian confirms that a horse in Bedford County that died was positive for rabies.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Feb. 27, 2024 – Seven songwriters are positioned for a career-defining moment as they prepare to share their original songs on stage at the iconic Bluebird Cafe in March after winning showcases statewide during Tennessee Songwriters Week. In the program’s sixth year, over 1,200 songwriters performed at qualifying rounds in February at more than 50 venues, museums, attractions and cafes to advance to the seven showcase events.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Flexco Products of Tennessee, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $17.5 million to establish manufacturing and distribution operations in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.50 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 8.50 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on February 26, 2024.

The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is offering a free training for Case Managers on Thursday, April 11, 2024. This training teaches case managers how they can help injured workers best utilize the resources, funds, and expertise of the Next Step Program.

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to ensure fair and efficient workers' compensation for Tennesseans? Nominate them for the Sue Ann Head Award for Excellence in Workers' Compensation.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Rich Products (Rich’s) officials announced today that Rich’s will invest $27 million to expand production at its Morristown, Tennessee, manufacturing facility.

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

A complete list of lane closure activity due to construction or maintenance operation on state-owned roads within the 24 middle and east Tennessee counties of TDOT Region 2.

Registration is now open for the Tennessee Workers' Compensation Educational Conference, taking place June 12-14 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro.

On Feb. 22, Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry welcomed the newest graduating class of Tennessee State Troopers at the Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Training Center in Nashville. These new troopers are all prior highway patrol or state police. One is a returning THP Trooper. The others are joining THP from the Florida Highway Patrol, Louisiana State Police, Arkansas State Police, and New Jersey State Police.