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FAYETTEVILLE - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Jeffrey Blake League’s guilty plea to tax evasion charges after he filed false documents regarding the purchase price of his boat and two vehicles at the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s (TDF) state forest system has successfully completed its latest Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) audit, passing with no corrective action requests or observations.

DECATURVILLE - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Wayne Taylor pleading guilty to tax evasion on Tuesday.

WINCHESTER, Tenn. --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has closed the boat ramp at Winchester City Park for renovations. All work is due to be completed by mid-March 2026.

NASHVILLE --- The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) 2026-27 photo contest for publication in the Tennessee Wildlife annual calendar is quickly approaching on March 20. 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 are also welcome. The selected winning entries will appear in the 2026-27 calendar, which begins in August and runs through July.

The Commissioner of Financial Institutions hereby announces that the maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans as set by the General Assembly in 2025, Public Chapter 290, for the month of April 2026 is 9.98 percent per annum. The maximum effective rate of interest per annum for home loans shall be set at an amount equal to four (4) percentage points above the average prime offer rate (APOR), as defined in 12 CFR 1026.35, that applies to a thirty-year fixed loan, as published by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), or its successor federal entity. For the most recent APOR statistical data available preceding the date of this announcement, the calculated rate is 5.98 percent.

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 March 2, 2026.

In recognition of National Weights and Measures Week, TDA is highlighting the role exact measurements play in protecting consumers and ensuring fairness in Tennessee’s marketplace. Celebrated annually March 1–7 to commemorate the signing of the first U.S. weights and measures law in 1799, this year’s theme — “We Measure What Matters” — underscores how accurate measurement supports trust, equity and confidence in every commercial transaction.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced that 22 entities will receive $18.9 million in total grant funding to replace eligible medium- and heavy-duty vehicles with alternate-fuel (e.g., propane, natural gas, hybrid) or all-electric vehicles (EVs).

Harpeth River State Park will hold two public meetings in March – one virtual and one in-person – seeking input from the public before the park applies for a grant from the Recreational Trails Program.