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LINDEN, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee convened his cabinet for a meeting with local officials from Tennessee’s 15 distressed counties during the Governor’s Rural Opportunity Summit in Perry County. The meeting caps a state government-wide audit mandated under Executive Order 1 which examines how departments are serving rural areas, specifically distressed counties. Executive Order 1 also required departments to provide suggestions for improvements moving forward.

NASHVILLE – With back to school season under way, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is reminding consumers that this time of year is especially dangerous for teen drivers. Research from the AAA Foundation indicates that the number of crash fatalities involving teen drivers rises significantly between Memorial Day (May 27, 2019) and Labor Day (Sept. 2, 2019). Because of the higher period of fatalities, this 100 day period has been deemed the “100 Deadliest Days.”

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is partnering with the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga to provide scam-fighting tips to consumers from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and EnableComp LLC officials today announced that the Franklin-based company will expand its operations and establish a third office in Middle Tennessee.

Notable Tennessee landmarks and structures will be lit green to symbolize Child Support Awareness Month this week and to recognize the positive impact the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) Child Support Program provides to strengthen families and children.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Athena-SCE, Inc. officials announced today the automotive supplier will invest more than $3 million to expand operations in Maury County.

Jackson, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led David and Darryl Lewis pleading guilty to theft this week. The two men own Lewis Bail Bonds in Jackson.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Interim Commissioner Carter Lawrence announce today that Mendota Insurance Company and Mendakota Insurance Company have completed relocating their corporate headquarters and changing their state of domicile from Minnesota to Tennessee.

Grantees receiving new state funding to prevent suicide and promote better mental health among young Tennesseans are planning innovative ways to rise to the challenge of reducing the state’s number of unnecessary deaths. Ideas to make an impact include a statewide expansion of a successful program, new outreach and interface with pediatricians, and a social media campaign to reach young people.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is proud to announce Lieutenant Travis Plotzer as the department’s selection for the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award for Spring 2019. The Governor’s Excellence in Service Awards began in 2016 recognizing outstanding state employees who are at the forefront of improving the way Tennessee State Government delivers services.

Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee saw 119 million domestic visitors in 2018, up 5.1 percent from 113 million the previous year and hit a record-high $22 billion in domestic and international travel spending. Travelers in Tennessee spend an estimated $60 million per day. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell made the announcement at the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Tennessee’s growth is outpacing the nation in all areas of travel; including tax revenue, expenditures, payroll and employment.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and ATN Hoelzel LP officials announced today that the company will expand its operations in Chattanooga. The automotive supplier will invest $6 million and create 100 new jobs in Hamilton County.

NASHVILLE – With a new school year getting underway this week for many Tennessee parents and students, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is reminding consumers that education doesn’t stop in the classroom. TDCI’s divisions are offering consumers tips and reminders to help ensure your back-to-school season is safe and scam-free after school is in session.

NASHVILLE – A closed door can save lives during a home fire – and a winning video about the “close the door” message can bring a lucky fire department $25,000. To help raise awareness of the lifesaving properties of a closed door during a home fire, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is sharing information about a new video contest sponsored by the UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI).