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NASHVILLE – As 2018’s brutally cold weather continues, wood stoves might seem to be a cheaper alternative to traditional heating sources for some Tennesseans. However, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) warns that wood stoves can pose a significant fire and carbon monoxide risk if they’re not properly installed and maintained.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Athletic Commission and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced today that UFC® athlete Jessica Penne, of Chula Vista, Calif., has accepted an 18-month sanction for an anti-doping policy violation after testing positive for a prohibited substance.

The Tennessee State Museum will host a free day of fun and historical activities for homeschool families on Friday, February 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme of the day will be Black History Month, and will include an exclusive viewing of the award-winning travelling exhibit, Slaves and Slaveholders of Wessyngton Plantation, a “detectives of history” hands-on program, and many more educational activities. Participants will experience the Museum’s living history programs and learn more about the contributions that African Americans have made to Tennessee’s history and culture. The Tennessee State Museum is located at Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville, and metered and lot parking is available nearby. While the event is free, families should plan on paying for parking in downtown Nashville. The main branch of the Nashville Public Library, at 615 Church Street, has a public parking lot and is a convenient walk to the museum. For questions about Homeschool Day, please contact Rachel Helvering at (615) 253-0149 or Rachel.Helvering@tn.gov.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer today announced the state has awarded $297 million in contracts from bids accepted in December for crucial road and bridge construction projects – the first major awarding of IMPROVE Act projects and the largest such bidding process in TDOT’s history. With increased transportation funds provided through the IMPROVE Act and TDOT’s federal budget, 72 new projects will be under construction across the state in the coming weeks. Within the first year of the IMPROVE Act’s implementation, 288 – 30 percent – of the 962 projects designated in the legislation are underway.

NASHVILLE – With cryptocurrencies continuing to attract headlines, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division today again reminds Tennessee investors to be cautious about investments involving cryptocurrencies.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct an aggressive traffic safety enforcement campaign during the 2017 New Year’s Eve Holiday period beginning Friday, December 29, at 6:00 p.m. and concluding Monday, January 1, at 11:59 p.m.

The next meeting of the Douglas Henry State Museum Commission will be held on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the Museum Experience Room on Level D of the Polk Cultural Center at 505 Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville. All meetings are open to the general public.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Escue Wood Treated Products, LLC officials today announced the company will build a new manufacturing facility in Milan. The pressure treated wood manufacturer will invest $3.3 million and create 100 new jobs in Gibson County.

NASHVILLE – Whether your New Year's plans involve a low-key night at home or a big night out on the town, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) encourages Tennesseans to add fire safety to the celebration agenda.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) Commissioner Burns Phillips today announced unemployment rates in November remained low across the state and the vast majority of Tennessee counties continue to experience rates below 5 percent.

Nashville, Tenn.- In a landmark event for the Tennessee National Guard, Tennessee’s new Volunteer ChalleNGe Academy graduated its inaugural class on December 16, 2017.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Metrican Stamping, LLC announced today that the company will expand its manufacturing operation in Dickson. The metal stamping and value-added components manufacturer will invest $18.9 million and create 104 new jobs in Dickson County.

NASHVILLE – Before accepting any invitations about financial, retirement or estate planning, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers that many insurance and financial firms contact middle-aged and older adults or host free meal seminars with the goal of selling insurance or financial products or services. The invitations, written or verbal, may clearly state that nothing will be sold and only advice will be offered. However, there’s a chance the consumer will be encouraged to buy something either during or after the event or meeting. To protect themselves, TDCI encourages consumers to follow these suggestions:

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumers Affairs reminds Tennesseans that they must file claims before Feb. 12, 2018 to be reimbursed for money lost in scams using Western Union.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards issued over 143,000 licenses to Tennessee professionals, received 3,801 complaints and assessed $1.4 million in civil penalties in 2017.