Tennessee is being honored by a national group for its use of data and evidence in making budget and policy decisions. Results for America today named Tennessee a leading state in using data and evidence.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order 94 to provide operational flexibilities for counties affected by tornadoes and severe weather in Tennessee on December 10-11.
SMYRNA, Tenn. – Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard gathered at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site on Dec. 13 to celebrate and honor the 385th birthday of the National Guard in a way that only the country music capital of the world can.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is requesting federal emergency assistance today for nine counties impacted in the tornado outbreak that began in the state the evening of Fri, Dec. 10, 2021, and would eventually claim four lives when it was finally over on Sat. Dec. 11.
Tennessee revenue collections for November exceeded the budgeted estimate.
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and West Star Aviation officials announced today the company will invest $17 million to expand its existing operations at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (KCHA).
MEMPHIS – One of the most important components to reducing recidivism is reconnecting offenders with their families. The Mark Luttrell Transition Center (MLTC) aimed to do just that by hosting a special family reunification event called ‘Ties with Dad’.
TDMHSAS and TennCare today published the Public Behavioral Health Workforce Workgroup report. The document contains research, data, and strategies for addressing workforce challenges in publicly-funded mental health and substance use services, some of which have already translated into state budget requests proposed to Governor Bill Lee.
A woman living in West Memphis, Arkansas is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property for allegedly reporting she and her six children still lived in Tennessee.
– A Trousdale County woman is charged with TennCare fraud in nearby Smith County for allegedly reporting false information to the state to obtain healthcare insurance benefits through TennCare.
A Warren County woman is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services for allegedly reporting false information to the state to obtain TennCare healthcare insurance benefits.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Jonathan Skrmetti as his chief legal counsel.
KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) Knoxville Community Resource Center (CRC) is teaming up with the American Job Center to host a ‘One-Stop Reentry Shop’ for justice-involved individuals in Knoxville and its surrounding communities.
SEVIERVILLE - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of William and Leah Laboy for tax evasion. The Laboys surrendered to Revenue special agents at the Sevier County Detention Center on December 6.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee authorized additional Tennessee National Guard support to be sent to the U.S. Southern Border in early 2022 to curb a surging drug crisis.