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TDMHSAS is receiving more than $200,000 in new funding to improve the response for Tennesseans seeking help through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Jackson, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Gregory Keith Hardee. Hardee, 55, turned himself in last week to Madison County Sheriff’s deputies.

Seven people were killed in traffic crashes in Tennessee during last year’s Halloween period between Tuesday, October 30 through Thursday, November 1. That’s why the Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging all motorists to drive cautiously, buckle up, never drive distracted and don’t drink and drive this Halloween.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) today released the latest student enrollment data for the fall 2019 semester, indicating an increase of 225,885 students representing a 0.7% increase compared with 2018.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Henderson Stamping and Production, Inc. officials announced today that the company will expand its Henderson operations. The metal stamping manufacturer will invest $13.5 million and create 52 new jobs in Chester County.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID) began assisting the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department in a burglary report from July 2019.

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is receiving recognition for new requirements designed to promote good health in state licensed child care agencies. The National Resource Center (NRC) for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education cited those changes in a report https://nrckids.org/files/Final.ASHW.2018.Report_8.19.19.pdf ranking Tennessee’s regulations as the most supportive of obesity prevention in the country.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Novus Advanced Manufacturing, LLC officials announced today that the company will expand its manufacturing operations in St. Joseph. The steel framing manufacturer will invest $2 million and create 174 new jobs in Lawrence County.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today the 59 counties that will receive ThreeStar grants.

Affordability continues to be a major hindrance to obtaining health insurance as the percentage of all Tennesseans, adults and children, without coverage increased from 6.7 percent in 2018 to 6.9 percent this year, according to a new report by the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This increase is consistent with nationwide trends.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced more than 100 appointees to a series of state boards and commissions. “I am pleased to appoint these individuals and appreciate their willingness to serve our state,” said Lee. “The success of our state depends on engaged citizens and we look forward to working together.”