NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) is responsible for the supervision of more than 3,800 registered sex offenders. TDOC’s mission is to enhance public safety for all Tennesseans including our most vulnerable citizens – our children.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and AutoZone, Inc. officials announced today that the company will expand its operations in Lexington. AutoZone will invest $42 million and create 45 jobs over the next five years.
Tennesseans have an opportunity to safely and securely dispose of potentially addictive prescription medications at the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Take back events offer an opportunity for anyone to properly dispose of medications that are no longer needed or expired including potentially addictive prescription opioids.
The Tennessee state veterinarian’s office reminds out-of-state rabbit owners of requirements for transporting their animals into the state.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn today announced their support for removing negative consequences for schools and educators associated with student assessments for the 2020-2021 school year. Student assessments will be conducted as planned.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Babynov USA officials announced today that the company will establish its first U.S. production facility in Red Boiling Springs. Babynov USA will invest approximately $44.9 million and create 147 jobs in Macon County.
WC Bot is an interactive chatbot designed to assist injured workers with the proper completion of the Petition for Benefit Determination and Request for Expedited Hearing (along with its accompanying affidavit). Users can complete the forms by either typing or speaking into their device.
Hemp growers in Tennessee will have more time to adjust to federal Domestic Hemp Program guidelines. The program was scheduled to take effect this year, but the United States Congress extended the current industrial hemp pilot program authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill through September 30, 2021.
Tennessee’s state capitol will be highlighted in purple this weekend, in observance of domestic violence awareness month.
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on October 10, 2020
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on October 10, 2020
Tennessee revenues exceeded budgeted estimates for September, which is the second month of the state’s fiscal year.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office released the following statement: "Today, a member of the Governor's Executive Security Detail has tested positive for COVID-19. Gov. Lee is feeling well and has tested negative for COVID-19 but out of an abundance of caution, he is quarantining at home with the First Lady until further notice. Governor's Office protocol requires masks and social distancing and no staff are believed to be positive at this time. The regularly scheduled, in-person press briefing will be canceled and Gov. Lee will provide an update to reporters by phone this afternoon with Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey."
A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division, the Tennessee Office of Inspector General, the Tennessee Department of Health Division of Health Related Boards, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Sevierville doctor and two of his patients.