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For the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 11th Annual America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) took photos inside the iconic Neyland Stadium, home of the Tennessee Volunteer Football Program. The photo features a 2023 THP Dodge Charger and Lieutenant Eric Miller, who serves in the Knoxville District. Miller is recognizable from his time on the sidelines escorting University of Tennessee Football Head Coach, Josh Heupel.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a plan to replace the I-55 Bridge over the Mississippi River in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of Arkansas, marking the single-largest transportation investment in Tennessee history.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is announcing agricultural and forestry business recipients of the newest cost share fund, AgTrack.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Warner Ross, announced on behalf of Governor Bill Lee, that Knoxville native Col. Martin “Lee” Hartley has been selected as the Tennessee Military Department’s Assistant Adjutant General, Air.

NASHVILLE ⎯ Save the date and save! The State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday weekend will take place Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is announcing the latest round of recipients for the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry (TUFF) cost share program. The funding will contribute to production increases for small farming and forestry businesses and increase access to nutritious food in Tennessee’s urban areas.

Nashville - The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is partnering with dozens of education and community partners across the state to launch a special FAFSA Frenzy campaign during July to strongly encourage and support students and families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - the first step to thousands of dollars in college grants and scholarships - including the Tennessee Promise before August 1.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced three key judicial appointments.

COLUMBIA, Tenn. ⎯ The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Jackie Slone.

NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.50 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 8.50 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on July 8, 2024.

The Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s Lebanon Driver Services Center, located at 204 Maddux Simpson Parkway, will close for a planned remodel on Monday, July 15, and will reopen in January 2025. Upon completion of the remodel, citizens can expect new flooring, fresh paint, an expanded parking lot, and additional building space!