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The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) helped hundreds of drivers as a winter storm impacted Tennessee on February 18 and 19. Troopers worked tirelessly to assist stranded motorists, clear roadways, and investigate incidents amid hazardous conditions. Statewide, THP responded to 195 crashes, assisted 289 stranded motorists, and addressed 45 abandoned vehicles and 14 roadway obstructions. State Troopers also investigated two fatal crashes occurred during the time period.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The recent heavy rains and winter weather have created an abundance of potholes along interstates and state routes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has already enacted its statewide effort using all available resources, including contractors, to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible.

Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. announces Matthew Wade as the Assistant Commissioner for Business Development and Adam Travis, Ph.D. as the Assistant Commissioner for Consumer and Industry Services for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2025) – With International Women’s Day on March 8 (and Women’s History Month celebrated throughout the month), it’s time to put the spotlight on Tennessee’s incredible female makers & shakers. From global icons to small town superheroes, these women are innovating and inspiring on a daily basis.

Case managers, learn how to help injured workers best utilize the resources, funds, and expertise of the Next Step Program. This training will be delivered online on May 8th. Register online.

Tennessee State Parks officials are excited about improvements coming to Henry Horton State Park, including a new 76-room lodge, enhanced park entrance, accessibility updates across the park, and improvements to river access points.

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 February 18, 2025.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Due to the forecasted winter storm and the threat of hazardous travel conditions across portions of Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee has closed state offices in the West and Middle Grand Divisions on Wednesday, February 19.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee traveled to Montgomery and Obion counties to survey storm damage and meet with impacted communities following severe weather and flooding that swept through the state on February 15. Accompanied by Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick Sheehan and Congressman David Kustoff, the Governor viewed damage and met with local officials.

NASHVILLE -- Join the Department of Revenue on February 25 at 9 am Central time for a free webinar to discuss Tennessee tax exemptions available for military service members.