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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released 2021 highlights that contributed to greater prosperity, freedom and opportunity for Tennesseans.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Mark Hayes as circuit court judge for the 29th Judicial District to fill the Honorable Russell Lee Moore’s vacancy, effective immediately.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes, Tennessee’s Adjutant General, announced today that Brig. Gen. Cassandra Howard has been selected as the new Director of the Joint Staff for the Tennessee National Guard.

DYERSBURG - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Edward Ruff, II, in Dyersburg. Revenue special agents arrested Ruff, 44, at his business. Bond was set at $10,000.

NASHVILLE ⎯ Join the Department of Revenue on December 28 at 9 am Central time for its latest free tax webinar covering reporting out-of-state sales by delivery destination, including important changes to the filing process for these sales.

WARTBURG – Staff from the Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX) spent the day delivering thousands of gifts to local school children earlier this week. Several hundred wrapped gifts were taken to the Morgan County Head Start and over 3,000 more were delivered to the Morgan County School System’s Central Office.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since March 2020, the last month before COVID-19 business closures impacted workers across the state. According to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), Tennessee recorded an unemployment rate of 4% in November 2021.

Nashville, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee and fishing icon Bill Dance today announced a new initiative to improve and enhance Tennessee lakes, increase visitation and honor Dance’s legacy with the creation of Bill Dance Signature Lakes.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (Dec. 16, 2021) Discover new attractions, restaurants, distilleries, hotels, exhibits, milestone anniversaries, renovations and unique experiences across Tennessee. Whether it’s music, food, scenic beauty, family memories, road trips or hidden gems, find your travel inspiration.

A woman now living in Memphis is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of property for allegedly claiming to live in Tennessee during a time when she lived out of state.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a competitive 37% salary increase for new Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) correctional officers amid nationwide staffing challenges, effective Dec. 16.