As cool, crisp air draws near, a visit to a local Christmas tree farm is the perfect outdoor adventure to generate holiday spirit and family fun in a safe way. Many Christmas tree farms sell between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, but some are open as early as Nov. 21.
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on November 14, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a new ad as part of its continued “Face It, Masks Fight COVID-19” campaign. The new ad promotes responsible decision-making by Tennesseans as the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19 and is airing across the state on broadcast, cable, radio, outdoor and digital media.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and August Bioservices, LLC officials announced today that the company will significantly expand its operations in Nashville. Headquartered in Nashville, August Bioservices will invest $64.7 million and create 180 jobs over the next five years.
NASHVILLE – Tennessee has been selected as one of four states to participate in a pilot program for delivery of the Pfizer Inc. COVID-19 vaccine now under development. This program is designed to address distribution challenges posed by requirements for ultra-cold storage of the vaccine.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe today announced that Genuine Parts Company, a leading automotive and industrial parts distributor, will invest $50 million to establish a new distribution facility in Lebanon. Genuine Parts Company will create 250 jobs over the next five years.
A Sevier County woman is charged with TennCare fraud for allegedly fraudulently obtaining TennCare benefits.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Fraley and Schilling, Inc. officials announced today that the trucking company is expanding its operations in Knoxville. As part of the expansion, Fraley and Schilling will invest $2.4 million and add 50 office jobs over the next five years.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee’s Unified Command Group is making more COVID-19 testing options available for Tennesseans statewide leading up to and just after Thanksgiving.
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Clinton, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Sophak Sopheap for tax evasion. Revenue agents arrested Sopheap, age 33. Bond was set at $10,000.
the company will invest $1.3 million to expand its Chattanooga headquarters. The investment will create more than a hundred new headquarter function positions in Hamilton County over the next five years. Due to increased demand within the industry, Reliance Partners will expand and create these new positions focused on day-to-day operations.
NASHVILLE – On August 6, 2020, Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 56 renaming the Tennessee Prison for Women as the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center (DJRC) in honor of the TDOC Correctional Administrator who was killed in the line of duty one year ago. On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the TDOC will unveil a memorial plaque and signage recognizing the name change.
Members of a special unit at the Northwest Correctional Complex (NWCX) were honored this week. Staff at the facility paused to give thanks to the military veterans housed at the NWCX Site 2 Veterans Unit.
Tennessee moved up eleven spots to a ranking of 28th in responding to the mental health needs of its citizens according to the 2021 State of Mental Health in America report published by Mental Health America. The annual ranking of all 50 states and the District of Columbia examines data trends in various categories relating to prevalence of mental illness, substance use disorder, thoughts of suicide, and access to care for both adults and youth.