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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dec. 12, 2024 – Signups officially open today for songwriters to take part in the seventh annual statewide Tennessee Songwriters Week. Songwriters of all genres can sign up to perform in qualifying rounds all over Tennessee and compete for a chance to play their original music at iconic venues across the state, including The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Helmed by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Tennessee Songwriters Week supports music venues, provides songwriters with live performance opportunities, drives visitation and inspires travelers to experience the state's musical stories, history, attractions and venues. Since its inception in 2019, more than 4,000 songwriters have shared their original songs on Tennessee stages during the annual celebration each February.

Beginning Jan. 10, 2025, new or returning Tennessee residents who currently have a driver license from California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Vermont or West Virginia must present a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from their former state when applying for a Tennessee license.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee released 2024 highlights and accomplishments that have contributed to greater opportunity, security and freedom for all Tennesseans.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security marked a year of significant achievements in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to protecting and serving Tennesseans. From hiring and training over 150 State Troopers to advancing school safety initiatives and enhancing first responder communication systems, the department’s efforts directly contributed to making Tennessee a safer place to live, work, and thrive.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 11.50 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 7.50 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on December 30, 2024.

Tennessee State Parks will hold First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day, with most of the 59 state parks hosting the events as part of the parks’ year-long Signature Hikes series.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Trousdale County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented checks for $20,000 each to the Town of Linden and Perry County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Moore County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Robertson County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Bedford County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently presented a check for $20,000 to Davidson County from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program.