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From March 26 to March 28, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) will partner with the Robertson County Joint Traffic Task Force for “Operation Safe RobCo,” a multi-jurisdictional initiative to reduce traffic fatalities in Robertson County. Participating agencies will increase enforcement of all hazardous traffic violations. Drivers are reminded to obey all traffic laws, signs, and signals to lower the risk of traffic crashes, injuries, or fatalities.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces the launch of an updated Pick Tennessee Products website, offering a more streamlined way for consumers to connect with local farmers, producers and artisans across the state.

The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will host a Rapid Hire Event on Friday, March 27, for individuals interested in starting a career as a correctional officer at the Northwest Correctional Complex. The event will be held at Rapid Care, located in Dyersburg.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is providing statewide information following more than 30 fatal overdoses statewide, since October 2025, associated with a newly identified opioid known as cychlorphine.

WHAT: The Tennessee Outdoor Partnership (TOP) will host the second annual Tennessee Outdoors Day on the Hill on Tuesday, March 24. Media are invited to attend an outdoor expo celebrating the state’s thriving outdoor recreation industry and the vital role it plays in strengthening Tennessee’s economy while enhancing quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

NASHVILLE--Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on March 16, 2026.

Community members will have the opportunity to connect with employers and vital support services during two upcoming Reentry Resource Fairs hosted at local Community Resource Centers on Thursday, March 19. The events will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Nashville and 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Murfreesboro.

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will host the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) 18th State Championships, March 18-20 (Wednesday-Friday) in Murfreesboro.

MEMPHIS - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Thursday’s no contest plea from Billy Richmond Jr., owner of the Wing Guru, Inc., to tax evasion and theft.