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The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will announce the grand opening of the McNairy County Clerk driver services partnership.

Three people in Dyer County are charged with TennCare fraud in a joint police investigation.

In an effort to increase city tree populations and enhance the benefits they provide, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is now accepting urban forestry tree planting project proposals through the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program.

NASHVILLE – On Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EST), residents of Hamilton County have an opportunity to safely dispose of outdated medications or shred their personal documents and records during a consumer protection effort that coincides with National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today joined Metro Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson to encourage Tennesseans to make an impact on the state’s opioid crisis by cleaning out their expired or unwanted medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The biannual event urges citizens to find the medications in their homes, including prescription opioids, and safely and securely dispose of them. During the most recent national take back event last October, Tennesseans disposed of more than 68,000 pounds of medication.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today thanked members of the 110th General Assembly for keeping Tennessee on pace to lead the nation in jobs, education and efficient and effective government.

The Chalet Village community of Gatlinburg, Tenn. has earned Firewise USATM recognition based on their efforts to reduce the vulnerability of homes and landscapes to wildfire.

NASHVILLE – With the spring season underway, many Tennesseans are making plans to spruce up their homes with help from lawn care services and construction companies. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is reminding consumers to remain savvy and make sure the individual or business you hire for these home improvement projects doesn’t leave behind incomplete work and unresolved billing issues.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is excited to offer youths who have an interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement the opportunity to attend THP’s Youth and Junior Academy this summer!

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is applauding the recent passage of key changes to the State’s Families First program. These changes help ensure families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits administered through Families First have the necessary assistance they need to meet today’s economic realities.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Mobile Mentor, Inc. officials announced today that the company will locate its first U.S. facility in Nashville. The mobile solutions company plans to create 110 new jobs and invest approximately $2 million in Davidson County.

Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Larry Martin today announced that Tennessee tax revenue fell short of budgeted estimates in March.