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This Veteran’s Day, we will honor the brave men and women who have served our country, but did you know that some Tennessee veterans are now serving by producing the food we eat and the fiber we use?

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor-elect Bill Lee announced several key leadership positions for his Transition Team and Inaugural Committee. The announcement comes a day after the launch of a new transition website – transition.billlee.com – which seeks to engage Tennesseans to help share ideas to help take our state from good to great.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR) officials announced today that the manufacturer has made a significant investment to expand its operations in Ooltewah, resulting in the creation of approximately 175 jobs over a five-year period. This expansion effort began in late 2016 and was completed in the first quarter of 2018.

COVINGTON, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of David Aaron Whaley, owner of Whaley’s Auto Repair and Towing. Today, Whaley, 38, surrendered himself at the Tipton County Jail. Bond was set at $50,000.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam today joined Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and Major General Terry “Max” Haston from the Tennessee Military Department to recognize five veteran state employees and more than 470,000 Tennessee veterans of all ages and eras. The Governor’s Veterans Day event was held on the second floor of the State Capitol in downtown Nashville.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security Driver Services Division and AAA- The Auto Club Group Partner To Offer Drivers A Convenient Way To Conduct Business

A Macon County man is charged with TennCare fraud for “hiding” a family member’s assets to avoid paying for the member’s nursing home care and allowing taxpayer funds to pay for the care.

NASHVILLE – Severe weather made its way across the Volunteer State late Monday afternoon and evening and into early Tuesday morning leaving a trail of damage in its wake. As those affected by last night’s storms begin recovery, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is reminding consumers of tips to aid them as they move forward.

A Putnam County man and woman are charged in an attempt to sell prescription drugs acquired through TennCare healthcare insurance.

A Carroll County woman is charged in nearby Benton County with doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits as payment for the pills.

A Weakley County woman is charged with TennCare fraud in connection with selling prescription drugs she obtained using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak today announced that Tennessee workers’ compensation insurance premiums will decrease for the sixth consecutive year to a record low, continuing the trend of substantial savings created for Tennessee employers and workers.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Arcosa Marine officials announced today that the inland barge manufacturer will invest more than $10 million to expand its operations in Ashland City and create 300 jobs during the next five years.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds Tennesseans to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting their clocks back one hour Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at 2 a.m. (CDT) when daylight saving time ends.

The Tennessee Viticulture Advisory Board will meet Nov. 6 at 9:30 a.m. EST at the Mill Creek Center, located at 2772 Florence Drive in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.