Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that Adient will invest $23.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Lexington. Adient, a leading automotive seating manufacturer and supplier, plans to create approximately 330 jobs.
Nashville, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Billy Raynor pleading guilty to tax evasion.
Madisonville, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Lowry Halden Jones.
Newport, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Edwin Gerald Kilgore. Revenue agents arrested Kilgore Wednesday at his residence. Bond was set at $5,000.
MCGHEE-TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. – At approximately 11:15 a.m. EST today, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base went into lockdown procedures due to reports of a suspicious person on base.
A woman from Sweetwater, Tenn., is charged with TennCare fraud in connection with doctor shopping for drugs.
Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. is announcing the appointment of Kim Doddridge as public information officer for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and AllianceBernstein L.P. (AB) officials announced today that the global asset management firm will invest $11.4 million and create 200 additional jobs at its global headquarters in Nashville.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that global professional services firm Accenture is expanding in Nashville, with new space in the Sylvan Supply project at the former Madison Mill site, which it will occupy in 2020. As part of its commitment to Nashville, the company will also add 165 technology jobs.
The Department of Correction appreciates the work of the Comptroller’s Office audit staff and the thoroughness of the report. We have already addressed, or are in the process of addressing the issues raised in the report which includes, but is not limited to, enhanced staff training and revision of department policy and procedures.
Two people in Madison County are charged with TennCare fraud in related cases.
A Hardeman County woman is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services for allegedly reporting incorrect information in order to appear eligible for TennCare.
A Coffee County man is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services for allegedly under-reporting his income to that he and his family appeared to qualify for TennCare healthcare insurance benefits.
Nashville, Tenn. – January 8, 2020 - The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development unveiled its official 2020 Tennessee Vacation Guide today. For the first time, the guide features three distinct covers that showcase the breadth of picturesque landscapes across the state.
Another Tennessee county has been quarantined for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) after detection of the forest-devastating insect. Lewis County joins 62 other counties under a state and federal EAB quarantine.