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NASHVILLE -- The Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has issued $100,000 total in fines to illegal sportsbooks BetDSI and BetNow.

Nashville, TN — Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the ACT state results and participation rate for the graduating class of 2025. Thanks to the efforts of schools and districts encouraging student participation on the ACT, the overall statewide participation rate for the 2025 graduating class was 99 percent. The state average composite ACT score was 19.3 in 2025, remaining unchanged from 2024.

NASHVILLE--Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 11.00 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 7.00 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on December 8, 2025.

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is now accepting entries for its 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife magazine annual calendar and license cards. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their best photos of wildlife species native to the Volunteer State. Hunting, fishing, and boating photos may also be considered.

Nashville, TN – This evening at the annual Excellence in Education celebration, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) announced the 2025-26 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year, along with the two 2025-26 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) state finalists.

Six more Tennessee agricultural businesses will now have the opportunity to grow and positively impact rural and urban economies through grant awards from the AgTrack program.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s, TDOSHS, Driver Services Division is excited to announce a new way for Tennesseans to celebrate earning their Learner Permit or Driver License. Starting this month, Driver Services Centers across the state will all have cut-out posters for new drivers to strike a pose and commemorate this milestone.

JACKSON - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Martha Jane Blount pleading guilty this week to multiple tax charges.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee welcomed the Christmas season during the annual Christmas at the Capitol and announced “Light of the World” tours of the Tennessee Residence.