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Tennessee’s director of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has received an award for leadership from a national organization.

The Tennessee State Museum will commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the United Nations by recognizing Tennessee-native Cordell Hull, whom President Franklin Delano Roosevelt called “The Father of the United Nations,” with a special temporary display from October 13-24, 2020. Titled Cordell Hull: Tennessee’s Father of the United Nations, the display will include the rare exhibition of Hull’s 1945 Nobel Peace Prize medal, on loan from the Friends of Cordell Hull, Pickett County, Tennessee. Born near present-day Byrdstown, Tennessee, Hull was awarded the medal in 1945 in recognition of his work creating the United Nations. It will be displayed along with several other items on loan from the Friends of Cordell Hull, Picket County, including Hull’s Nobel Peace Prize certificate and a bound first charter of the United Nations signed by Hull and others. A portrait of Hull by Casimir Gregory Stapko painted about 1945 from the State Museum’s collection will also be on exhibit.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Moldex-Metric, Inc. officials announced today that the N95 respirator manufacturer will locate new operations in Lebanon.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nearly 60 Soldiers assigned to the Tennessee National Guard’s 168th Military Police Battalion in Dyersburg returned home Saturday, Sept. 26, after a 10-month deployment to the Middle East.

Tennessee’s commitment to accuracy and completeness in financial reporting has once again earned the state national recognition.

A Davidson County woman is charged with TennCare fraud for allegedly reporting false information to the state in order to obtain TennCare healthcare insurance benefits for herself and a child.

NASHVILLE – The Department of Correction will resume visitation for inmates at three TDOC facilities beginning next weekend. A modified visitation schedule is planned for the Turney Center Industrial Complex, the Morgan County Correctional Complex and the Mark Luttrell Transition Center beginning Saturday, October 3.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard’s 1129th Finance Management Support Detachment in Nashville will be leaving this weekend for a 10-month deployment in the U.S. European Command area of operations in support of Operation Joint Guardian.

Are you looking for a way to get outside and enjoy fall fun with family and friends? A trip to a Tennessee farm this season will bring smiling faces, family entertainment, and unforgettable memories. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, agritourism operators have implemented health measures to make sure your visit is safe and enjoyable.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a 5-day extension for eligible small businesses to apply for the Tennessee Business Relief Program (TBRP).

SMYRNA, Tenn. – Tennessee National Guard members are participating in a joint cyber security training event at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site from Sept. 12-25.

A Carroll County woman is charged with TennCare fraud for allegedly reporting incorrect information to the state in order to obtain TennCare healthcare insurance benefits.

NASHVILLE – Newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development highlighted an improving economy with lower unemployment in nearly every county across the state in August.

Tennessee New Unemployment Claims Filed Week ending on September 19, 2020

Tennessee New Unemployment Claims Filed for the week ending on September 19, 2020