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NASHVILLE – Tennessee last month posted its lowest unemployment rate in two years, according to new data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Amusement Device Unit is overseeing the regulatory process following the Wednesday, August 19, 2026, incident involving the Wave Swinger at the Wilson County–Tennessee State Fair.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, has announced that Col. Donny Hebel will serve as the Tennessee Military Department’s Land Component Commander effective September 1. Hebel’s new position will replace Brig. Gen. Steven Turner as the Assistant Adjutant General-Army, who is being promoted to Tennessee’s Deputy Adjutant General.

Empower your company to confidently manage workers’ compensation claims by attending one of two free, in‑person Tennessee Bureau training sessions designed for employers this September.

NASHVILLE --- Tennessee residents will be able to hunt without a license on Saturday, Aug. 22, which also marks the opening day of squirrel season. Free Hunting Day is an annual event provided by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) in hopes of increasing interest in hunting.

Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, has announced that Brig. Gen. Steven Turner will serve as the Tennessee Military Department’s next Deputy Adjutant General and Deputy Commissioner effective September 1. Turner will replace Maj. Gen. Michael Trent Scates, who is retiring after more than 36 years of distinguished service to the Tennessee National Guard. Scate’s retirement ceremony will be held on September 13.

NASHVILLE -- The Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on Tennessee Tax Resources for Your Business on Tuesday, August 25, at 9 a.m. Central time.

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 August 17, 2026.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $2.4 million loan for the Town of Pegram to improve water infrastructure.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $5,000,000 loan for the City of Pikeville to improve water infrastructure.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $143,000 loan for the City of Maynardville to improve water infrastructure.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $75 million loan for the City of Columbia to improve water infrastructure.

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will return to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s Region II Ray Bell Building in Nashville for its Aug. 20-21 meeting. The committee meetings begin Thursday, Aug. 20, at 1 p.m., with full Commission proceedings continuing Friday at 9 a.m. To watch both days of the meeting, visit the TWRA YouTube Channel.