NASHVILLE – Buying a home should be an exciting and joyous time, but some real-estate scammers seize the opportunity to try and scam Tennesseans out of house and home. To raise awareness of the growing trend of “cloud company” real-estate scams, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Real Estate Commission are warning potential homebuyers of a new scam targeting real-estate seekers.
NASHVILLE – Over 100 newly certified officers will graduate from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) on Thursday, December 20, 2018. The graduation ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. (CT) at Al Menah Shrine Temple (1354 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN).
NASHVILLE - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today made the following statement on the announcement from Senator Lamar Alexander: “It is almost impossible to measure the impact of Lamar Alexander’s commitment to Tennessee. His time as governor paved the way for the economic position we enjoy today as a leading state for business, and his educational reforms were ahead of his time..."
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and HIROTEC AMERICA, Inc. officials today announced that the automotive supplier will construct a new manufacturing facility in Fayetteville.
Today, Commissioner David W. Purkey welcomed the newest troopers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Cadet Class 1218.
Leaders of the Tennessee Volunteer ChalleNGe Academy will conduct a graduation ceremony from 9:00-10:00 a.m., CST, on Saturday, December 15, 2018 in the Hall of Flags at the Joint Force Headquarters, Tennessee National Guard, 3041 Sidco Drive, in Nashville.
Soldiers and Airmen gathered in the Hall of Flags at the Tennessee National Guard Headquarters on December 13 to celebrate and honor the 382nd Birthday of the National Guard.
NASHVILLE – Decorations can help turn every Scrooge into a Santa, but care must be taken to ensure that a home’s décor is fire safe. To decrease the risk of a home fire, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that popular holiday decorations, like candles and string lights, can cause tragedy when not used properly.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Indigo Ag, Inc. President and CEO David Perry announced today that the agricultural technology company will establish the headquarters for its North American commercial operations in Memphis.
On December 13, at 1:00pm, in Nashville’s Joint Force Headquarters, the Tennessee Military Department is celebrating the 382nd Birthday of the National Guard, the country's oldest military organization. To honor the legacy of the men and women who have served and still serve, Tennessee’s Adjutant General will officiate over a cake-cutting ceremony to honor this distinguished organization.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Bluebird Cafe, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, hits the road February 2019 for a string of open mic nights in Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Johnson City during Tennessee Songwriters Week. in February 2019. The events emphasize a state statute honoring songwriters passed earlier this year, and give four winners the chance to perform their original material at the historic Bluebird Cafe.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Today, Tennessee Governor-elect Bill Lee announced four appointments to his cabinet for departments including Commerce and Insurance, Financial Institutions, Safety and Homeland Security, and Tourist Development.
NASHVILLE – For scammers, the season of holiday giving is the season of taking, and Tennesseans’ hard-earned money again tops scammers’ wish lists. Unfortunately, Tennessee consumers are falling for scammers’ ploys when it comes to gift card swindles in increasing numbers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s Consumer Sentinel Network reports Tennesseans lost nearly $1 million – over $943,000 – through prepaid gift card scams in 2018, which is a 44 % increase compared to 2017 when scammers stole $653,709 from consumers.
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is working to find more partners next year to serve as sponsors of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP is a federally funded program that provides meals to children and adults who meet age and income requirements. TDHS administers the program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reimburse sponsoring organizations for meals that meet or exceed federal nutrition standards.