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The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development today announced that Governor Bill Lee and Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand, will be the keynote speakers at the 2019 TNECD Governor’s Conference in Nashville. Donald Miller will be the keynote speaker during the Commissioner’s Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Governor Lee will headline the Governor’s Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 25. This will be Governor Lee’s first appearance at the conference as governor.

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today that it has selected 15 individuals in its inaugural cohort of the Tennessee Higher Education Leadership and Innovation Fellows program. This cohort-based professional development program is designed to develop the next generation of enterprise leaders in higher education.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now accepting grant proposals for projects that will help improve water quality and reduce or eliminate nonpoint source pollution.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee National Guard announced today that the Jackson based 194th Engineering Brigade will deploy to Kuwait this fall. The more than 100 Soldiers assigned to the unit have been training for over a year to manage engineer operations throughout the Middle East.

NASHVILLE, TN – Sept. 6, 2019 – Governor Bill Lee today addressed tourism professionals during the 2019 Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism at the Music City Center, noting the state’s 2nd largest industry and thanking them for their hard work. He shared his priorities over the next four years and shined a light on how tourism can help achieve successful community-focused programs.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Jennifer King of Carroll County to serve as the Chancellor of the 24th Judicial District to fill the Honorable Carma McGee’s vacancy. “Jennifer is an engaged member of the community and highly qualified attorney,” said Lee. “We are proud to appoint her to the 24th Judicial District and value the expertise she brings to the role.”

Today, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security were joined by partners with Tennessee Donor Services and Mid-South Transplant Foundation recognizing the Summer Avenue Driver Services employees as the overall statewide winner in the Blue/Green Challenge! All Driver Services Centers are challenged to encourage as many organ and tissue donors when customers visit a Driver Services Center in order to save lives.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today that no student information was compromised when unauthorized server access occurred on a state vendor’s system last month.

The Office of Criminal Justice Programs (OCJP) is working with state agencies to help combat human trafficking in Tennessee through education, beginning this school year (2019-20).

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is now accepting applications for the second round of the Rural Hospital Transformation Program. Originating from the Tennessee Rural Hospital Transformation Act of 2018, the program is designed to provide rural hospitals with technical assistance and strategic plans to preserve health care services in rural Tennessee communities. Eight hospitals were chosen to participate in the first round of the program.

NASHVILLE – The Labor Day holiday (Monday, Sept.2) marks the unofficial end of summer, making it the perfect opportunity for Tennessee consumers to enjoy a final getaway over the long weekend or attend an outdoor event with family and friends.

The Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Commission will meet Sept. 6, 2019 at 3 p.m. CDT in the Fifty Forward Building at the Fairgrounds located at 174 Rains Avenue in Nashville.

With summer winding down and many types of produce hitting their peak harvest in Tennessee, there has never been a better time to visit a farmers market.

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services today premiered its One Team|One Vision video profiles featuring the stories of people across the state who are working at the community level to improve the lives of Tennesseans affected by substance use disorder.

Tennessee is a finalist in four categories for national awards that will be announced during a ceremony in October in Nashville. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) selected 30 finalists across 10 categories for the State IT Recognition Awards.