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NASHVILLE -- The Sports Wagering Council (SWC) issued $50,000 in fines to unlicensed offshore sportsbook Xbet for operating illegally in Tennessee.

NASHVILLE -- Legendz, an online social entertainment platform that offered a social sportsbook, has ceased offering its social sportsbook services in Tennessee, and Tennessee customers who missed the withdrawal window should contact the company directly.

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 April 28, 2025.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is warning Tennesseans about a scam involving fake text messages that appear to come from the SafeTN app.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Fayette, Unicoi, and Williamson Counties on Saturday, May 3.

Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park will hold its annual Historic Market Day on Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., offering a glimpse into the daily lives of sharecroppers in the 1800s.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is working hard to meet increased demand ahead of the May 7th REAL ID implementation date, while also clearing up common misconceptions about the process.

On behalf of Governor Bill Lee, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick C. Sheehan announced that applications are now open for the Governor’s Response and Recovery Fund (GRRF), a $100 million initiative established to provide flexible financial assistance for current and future unmet disaster recovery needs, including Tropical Storm Helene.

Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers today announced a $15,903,809 loan for the City of Clifton to improve water infrastructure.

Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program application will launch on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET for all Tennessee families to submit an eligible student application.