Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and West Star Aviation officials announced today the company will invest $17 million to expand its existing operations at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (KCHA).
MEMPHIS – One of the most important components to reducing recidivism is reconnecting offenders with their families. The Mark Luttrell Transition Center (MLTC) aimed to do just that by hosting a special family reunification event called ‘Ties with Dad’.
TDMHSAS and TennCare today published the Public Behavioral Health Workforce Workgroup report. The document contains research, data, and strategies for addressing workforce challenges in publicly-funded mental health and substance use services, some of which have already translated into state budget requests proposed to Governor Bill Lee.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Jonathan Skrmetti as his chief legal counsel.
KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) Knoxville Community Resource Center (CRC) is teaming up with the American Job Center to host a ‘One-Stop Reentry Shop’ for justice-involved individuals in Knoxville and its surrounding communities.
SEVIERVILLE - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of William and Leah Laboy for tax evasion. The Laboys surrendered to Revenue special agents at the Sevier County Detention Center on December 6.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee authorized additional Tennessee National Guard support to be sent to the U.S. Southern Border in early 2022 to curb a surging drug crisis.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Sinova Global officials announced today the company will invest $150 million to establish its first manufacturing operations in Tiptonville, Tennessee.
SMYRNA, Tenn. – More than 50 members of the Tennessee National Guard’s 208th Medical Company (Area Support) deployed following a departure ceremony at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site, Dec. 6.
SMYRNA, Tenn. – More than 50 members of the Tennessee National Guard’s 208th Medical Company (Area Support) are set to deploy, Dec. 6, following a departure ceremony at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. and is expected to last about one hour.
Tennessee’s State Opioid Treatment Authority and Chief Pharmacist for the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is going to lend his talents to a national panel on addiction treatment for the next four years. Wes Geminn, PharmD. has accepted an appointment to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Treatment National Advisory Council.
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is providing extra support to thousands of families who receive monthly cash assistance through the state’s Families First program. Households qualifying as a “child-only” case in October will receive a one-time payment of $950 on their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards December 1, 2021.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced executive clemency decisions for 17 offenders who have demonstrated a successful path to rehabilitation and established a new process for individuals seeking clemency for drug-free school zone convictions.