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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Division of Archaeology will host its annual conference on research in Tennessee archaeology Saturday Jan. 24 at the Tennessee State Library and Archives.

NASHVILLE--Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on January 12, 2026.

The State Review Board will meet on Friday, January 23, 2026, to examine Tennessee's proposed nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. Beginning at 9 a.m. (CST), the meeting will be held at the Tennessee Historical Commission, located at 2941 Lebanon Pike in Nashville, Tennessee as well as virtually.

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) received a positive chronic wasting disease (CWD) test result in a hunter-harvested deer in Humphreys County, the first positive case for Humphreys County. The 2025-26 deer season wrapped up over the weekend of Jan. 10-11, with the Young Sportsman hunt.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces the appointment of veteran attorney Rebekah Parkhurst as General Counsel for the Department.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will begin accepting applications Thursday, Jan. 15 for grants from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP).

A construction project at North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park will force the closure of the main parking area and forbid access to the popular Blue Hole in the park for about one year.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee began the busy 2025 holiday season in November with more people in the workforce than the previous year, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Governor Bill Lee unveiled Tennessee: The Original Frontier, a new short film celebrating the iconic people, places, and events that define the state’s contributions to America. Narrated by Tennessee native and national treasure Dolly Parton, the short film highlights the state’s history, from its early frontier roots and agricultural heritage to its lasting influence on music and culture. Parton’s narration underscores the pride, resilience, and optimism that have long defined the spirit of the Volunteer State.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Approximately 20 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 105th Personnel Company departed Nashville on the first leg of a year-long deployment to the Middle East, January 8.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is updating older Commercial Driver License records to comply with current federal and state requirements. Approximately 8,800 of Tennessee’s 150,000 CDL holders will receive a notice by mail requesting citizenship or lawful presence documentation that were not required when their licenses were originally issued.