NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the addition of Senator Ferrell Haile and Representative Patsy Hazlewood to the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group (FSAG). The bipartisan group will continue its work to support Tennessee's economy and ensure proper fiscal management of federal relief funds, meeting publicly and reporting regularly to bring transparency to the process.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) officials announced today that the company will relocate its headquarters from Peoria, Ill. to Franklin, Tenn. As part of the relocation, the healthcare company will create 58 new jobs and invest $2.5 million in its new headquarters, which will be located at 720 Cool Springs Blvd. in Franklin.
NASHVILLE - In an effort to attract and retain correctional officers, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will begin offering additional incentives to those interested in a career in public safety. Effective April 21, 2021, all newly hired correctional officer applicants will receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, payable over an 18-month period.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced “Untold Tennessee” as the theme for a yearlong celebration commemorating 225 years of statehood. Tennesseans are invited to attend events and activities in all 95 counties and submit stories that showcase their area of the state.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Company Distilling officials announced today that the company will establish new operations in Blount County. The distilling company will create 60 new jobs and invest $20.2 million to establish two multi-use facilities in Townsend and Alcoa for bourbon-whiskey manufacturing, tasting rooms and outdoor activities.
Tennesseans have a renewed opportunity to remove harmful and potentially-addictive prescription medication from their homes as a part of the upcoming 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is ¬¬¬set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24, 2021.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Memphis Contract Packaging officials announced today that the beauty product contract manufacturer will build a new facility to expand its Fayette County operations.
HUNTSVILLE, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Christopher Sean Terry for tax evasion. Revenue special agents arrested Terry, 49, last week.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Members of the Tennessee General Assembly visited the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 164th Airlift Wing for a base tour called “Get to Know Your Guard” on April 16, in Memphis. The goal of the tour was to foster awareness and strengthen relationships among community leaders as a community-based force.
CLINGMANS DOME, Tenn. – A Tennessee Army National Guard medical flight crew responded to an emergency air evacuation mission after a victim suffered a stroke while hiking in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park area, April 15.
Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Butch Eley today announced that Tennessee tax revenues exceeded budgeted estimates in March.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe today announced Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture of LG Energy Solution and General Motors, will invest more than $2.3 billion to build its second battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Major General Tommy H. Baker will serve in his cabinet as commissioner for the Department of Veterans Services, effective immediately.
NASHVILLE – In March, Tennessee employers had the most people on their payrolls since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic one year ago. Despite the increase in job creation during the month, the state did experience a slight increase in overall unemployment.
A woman in Aurora, Illinois is charged with TennCare fraud for allegedly claiming to live in Tennessee to obtain benefits through the state’s healthcare insurance program.