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Today, Commissioner Jeff Long of the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDSOHS) and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Colonel Matt Perry joined multiple law enforcement partners to announce the “Tennessee Safe Thanksgiving Travel Challenge Initiative.”

NASHVILLE--Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 11.00 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 7.00 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on November 24, 2025.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 24, 2025) – Tennessee is glowing brighter than ever this holiday season as warm spirits, dazzling displays and millions of twinkling lights transform the state into a true winter wonderland. Each year, families bundle up and set out to discover a festive kaleidoscope of color, tradition and cheer blanketing every corner of the state. From charming small towns to show-stopping light festivals, Tennessee shines with unforgettable ways to celebrate the season.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nearly 50 Guardsmen with Dyersburg’s 168th Military Police Battalion recently completed a year-long deployment to the U.S. Southern Border and all Soldiers had returned home to Tennessee by Monday, November 24.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Six Soldiers with the Tennessee Army National Guard, who are currently supporting the Memphis Safe Task Force, provided immediate medical aid to two victims of a car crash on Interstate 40 near the Appling Farms Road exit in Memphis, Nov. 14.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Thanksgiving travelers will not be delayed by construction on Tennessee roads during this holiday. TDOT will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. All construction-related lane closures will be suspended beginning at noon on Wednesday, November 26, and will remain in effect through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Nashville, TN— Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced state school and district designations for the 2024-25 school year, including Reward schools, Exemplary districts, and In Need of Improvement districts. These designations are based on various performance indicators, including student achievement and growth. 

NASHVILLE – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Harold Wayne Nichols #146457. The witnesses were selected from seven applications received from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.

NASHVILLE -- The Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on refunds and penalty waivers on November 25 at 9 a.m. Central time.

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting orders for its annual collectible state waterfowl stamp, featuring the award-winning artwork from the 2025 Tennessee Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. This year’s stamp showcases a great piece created by 16-year-old Glory Malone of Dover, whose talent earned her the Best of Show honor in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service competition. Proceeds from stamp sales support habitat improvement efforts across the state.