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NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is proud to join the Administration for Community Living in promoting May as Older Americans Month. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Engage at Every Age,” which emphasizes the importance of participating in activities that stimulate physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe today announced 12 Tennessee communities selected to participate in the sixth round of the Tennessee Downtowns program. The communities selected include Alamo, Bell Buckle, Clinton, Dresden, Huntingdon, Jasper, Lexington, Lynnville, Newport, Trenton, Tullahoma and Watertown.

NASHVILLE – As Tennesseans prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day (May 13), the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urges Tennesseans to consider giving Mom the gift of safety this year by ensuring her home is properly equipped with working smoke alarms.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee law enforcement agencies now have a new resource to help combat domestic violence and connect victims with community-based domestic violence service programs.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) Fire Investigations Section joins the United States Fire Administration (USFA) in promoting Arson Awareness Week (May 6-12) in Tennessee. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Reducing Arson at Vacant and Abandoned Buildings.”

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division announces disciplinary action against a former investment broker who was found to be in violation of Tennessee’s securities law.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers that any claims on unused granite markers and headstones at Galilee Memorial Gardens will only be accepted through Thursday May 17, 2018. The Department recently received approval from the Chancery Court overseeing the receivership of Galilee Memorial Gardens cemetery in Bartlett, Tenn. to notify certain persons who may have items on the Cemetery property, specifically granite markers with the names of persons etched on them, and of the procedure to make a claim for such items.

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Petoskey Plastics, Inc. officials announced today that the company will invest $29.6 million to expand its operations in Hamblen County.

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Smalticeram USA, Inc. officials announced today that the company will locate new operations in Mount Pleasant. The ceramic and tile ink, glaze and pigment producer and distributor will invest $4 million and create 26 new jobs in Maury County.

NASHVILLE – Security bars are a common method of household protection against burglary. While burglar bars keep criminals out, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) warns consumers that, in the event of a fire, bars without a quick-release device can block crucial exits and trap residents inside a burning home.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) will participate in Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center’s 9th Annual Senior Expo being held Friday, May 4th, 2018 at St. Luke CME Church. This free event is a one-stop shop for older adults with more than 30 vendors and resources being offered to attendees.

NASHVILLE – As the prevalence of new construction continues to increase across the Volunteer State, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has declared May 2018 as Building Safety Month to increase public awareness of the critical role building codes play in ensuring fire and life safety.