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Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Agilent Technologies’ officials announced today that the company will expand its logistics operations in Shelby County. The life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemicals company will invest $600,000 and create approximately 100 new jobs in Memphis.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Maj. Gen. Max Haston, Tennessee’s Adjutant General, will attend the graduation ceremony Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 09:00 a.m. CST at the Tennessee Volunteer ChalleNGe Academy at 3965 Stewarts Lane, in Nashville.

Nearly $600,000 in fines and penalties were assessed on behalf of Tennessee consumers in 2017 as a result of disciplinary actions taken by the Tennessee of Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities division. A total of 19 disciplinary actions were taken which resulted in the issuance of $598,000 in civil penalties.

NASHVILLE - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Brandon Tramel’s guilty plea Tuesday to two counts of tax evasion. DeKalb County Judge Gary McKenzie accepted Tramel’s guilty plea and sentenced him to two years’ probation. Tramel was ordered to pay restitution of $5,538.55.

Nothing spreads cheer quite like holiday decorations, but care must be taken to ensure your festive winter décor is fire-safe. To decrease the risk of a home fire, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that popular holiday decorations such as candles and string lights can cause tragedy when not used correctly.

Tennesseans who are struggling to support themselves without a driver license found help through a Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) partnership known as Cycles of Success.

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Takahata Precision Tennessee, Inc. officials announced today that the company will expand in Helenwood. The plastic injection molding automotive manufacturer will invest $9.7 million and create 81 new jobs in Scott County.

NASHVILLE – Technology-themed gifts are popular among holiday shoppers but, unfortunately, technology and modern conveniences can give scammers and thieves new windows into ruining the holidays. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs reminds consumers that caution should be taken to keep tech devices from falling into the hands of a con artist.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today appointed M. Wyatt Burk of Shelbyville as Circuit Court Judge for the 17th Judicial District. He replaces Judge Lee Russell, who has retired. The 17th Judicial District includes Bedford, Lincoln, Marshall and Moore counties.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Mars Petcare officials announced today that the global leader in pet care will expand its U.S. headquarters in Williamson County.

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is proposing new rules and requirements for use of herbicides containing dicamba in the commercial production of cotton and soybeans.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the September murder of Michael Heatherly.