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NASHVILLE, TN – (October 29, 2024) – Kids have a big say when it comes to family travel, and that’s why Dollywood’s "Dreamer in Chief" Dolly Parton has teamed up with Tennessee Tourism to inspire the ultimate Playcation. Together, they’re inviting kids—and kids-at-heart—to plan their perfect Tennessee adventure with the Tennessee Playcation Kid’s Guide. Available now for pre-order at DollyPlaycation.com, the 90-plus page guide sparks creativity and pure imagination, helping families map out their dream getaway.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.00 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 8.00 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on October 28, 2024.

Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced the expansion of its Judicial Outreach Liaison (JOL) program to include two additional judges, Judge Beau Pemberton and Judge James Ross. Tennessee is first in the nation to expand the JOL program model beyond one judge.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced that $1.3 million in grants for solid waste management convenience centers and used automotive oil collection were approved for upgrades and recycling.

Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 45-1-118(i), Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today the annual supervision fee for non-depository financial institutions in fiscal year 2024-2025, effective November 1, 2024. The fee is $1,550.00 for money transmission licensees, $1,150.00 for flexible credit licensees and mortgage licensees, and $750.00 for check cashing licensees, deferred presentment licensees, premium finance licensees, industrial loan and thrift registrants, and title pledge licensees. Mortgage loan originators will continue to pay a licensing and renewal fee of $100.00 and a sponsorship fee of $100.00.

The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Tullahoma Driver Services Center, 307 Industrial Blvd, will close on Thursday, Oct. 31, for a one-day installation of new credentialing equipment and new self-service kiosks. The center will reopen on Friday, Nov. 1.

The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced today that Driver Services at the Carter County Clerk’s office, 801 E Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, will close on Wednesday, Oct. 30, for a one-day installation of new credentialing equipment and a new self-service kiosk. Driver Services will resume on Thursday, Oct. 31.

The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Knoxville Driver Services Centers and Driver Services at the Anderson, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Scott and Union County Clerk partner locations will close next week for a one-day installation of new credentialing equipment and new self-service kiosks.

TDOT Roadway Activity Report for the Lower East and Upper Cumberland (October 24-30)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the approval of FEMA’s Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for survivors in six Northeast Tennessee counties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene on September 26. The Tennessee counties eligible for this assistance are Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is now offering Driver Services including free replacement licenses to citizens directly impacted by the East Tennessee floods at the mobile unit at the Elizabethton Driver Services Center and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s three Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs).