Tennessee revenues for September totaled more than the state collected In September of 2022, but less than the budgeted estimates.

Presented by Volunteer Tennessee, the 2024 Tennessee Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning has released its conference workshop call for proposals. Focused on increasing volunteerism and community service across Tennessee, the conference is scheduled for February 18-20, 2024, at the Cool Springs Marriott, Franklin. Workshop proposals are due on November 30, 2023.

Volunteer Tennessee is excited to announce a new career opportunity! We’re hiring a Systems and Process Manager. The position works to strengthen Volunteer Tennessee’s operational compliance through internal systems and processes and increase volunteerism through volunteer engagement. Application deadline is October 23, 2023.

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.

Tennessee Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today reported that August revenues were less than the budgeted estimates for the first month of the state’s fiscal year, as growth rates continue a return to normalcy.

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.

Volunteer Tennessee, the governor appointed 25-member bi-partisan commission that encourages volunteerism and community service, announces its 2024 Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Tennessee AmeriCorps programs, and it invites public and private nonprofit, governmental, and faith-based agencies from across the state to apply. The organization anticipates the availability of approximately $3.7 million in new and continuation grant funding for Tennessee AmeriCorps programs, pending federal congressional appropriations.

Volunteer Tennessee, Tennessee’s governor-appointed commission on volunteerism and service, is pleased to announce grant opportunities for Volunteer Centers and Youth Civic Engagement programs. Both opportunities will allow organizations to utilize community engagement and service to address critical needs throughout the state. Grant applications are due Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. CDT.

Volunteer Tennessee, whose mission is to promote volunteerism and community service in the State of Tennessee, is partnering with AmeriCorps Disaster Service Unit (DSU) to present a FREE 9/11 Day Emergency Preparedness Webinar at 12 noon CDT on Monday, Sept. 11. Register now to learn tips on emergency preparedness and how individuals can volunteer in times of disaster.

Tennessee has received the highest form of recognition awarded for government accounting and financial reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson today announced that Tennessee July revenues were $1.65 billion, which is $153.5 million more than the budgeted estimate and $46.3 million more than the state received in July 2022.

Local jails in Tennessee are eligible for grants to help reduce recidivism.