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NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today announced that April revenues were less than budgeted estimates. Overall, April state revenues were $3.039 billion, which is 0.45 percent less than April 2023 and $74.2 million less than the budgeted estimate.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration’s Office of Evidence and Impact (OEI) has released two dashboards illustrating Tennessee students’ educational achievement and employment outcomes.

NASHVILLE – Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today announced that Tennessee tax revenues exceeded budgeted estimates in March. Overall March revenues totaled $1.67 billion, which is $55.1 million, or 3.42 percent more than the state received in March of 2023 and $17.6 million more than the budgeted estimate for the month.

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today announced that February revenues were less than budgeted estimates. Overall February state revenues were $1.325 billion, which is 0.43 percent less than February 2023 and $59.9 million less than the budgeted estimate.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.50 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 8.50 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on February 26, 2024.

Tennessee revenues for the month of January exceeded collections from January of 2023, but were less than the budgeted estimates. Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today reported that tax revenues were $1.95 billion, which is $15.8 million more than January of last year, but $97.8 million less than the budgeted estimate. The total growth rate for the month was 0.82 percent.

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson announced today that revenues for December were lower than expected and were less than the monthly revenues from the previous year. State revenues for December were $1.9 billion or $82.5 million less than the budgeted estimate declining 1.60 percent.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee celebrated the groundbreaking on a Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Training Academy (MALETA) at Cockrill Bend in Nashville. The $415 million campus will include training facilities for state and local law enforcement, housing and dining for cadets and in-service staff, and a new administrative headquarters building for the Tennessee Department of Correction and the Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security. The vast majority of law enforcement officers across the state will receive training at MALETA.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that applications are now open for the Tennessee Strong Families Grant Program, which dedicates $20 million to improve access to maternal healthcare and boost critical resources for mothers, children and families by supporting local nonprofits across the state, including pregnancy centers.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.35 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 8.35 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on July 31, 2023.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointments of Deputy Governor Butch Eley to also serve as Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and Jim Bryson to serve as Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration (F&A).

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Butch Eley as Deputy to the Governor. Eley will continue serving in his current role as Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration (F&A) and as a member of Gov. Lee’s cabinet. The position of Deputy Governor was previously held by Lang Wiseman who has returned to the private sector.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget has passed through the General Assembly. The budget totals $42.6 billion and includes historic investments in literacy, mental health, broadband, and safety.