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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A farewell ceremony for the Tennessee National Guard’s 1957th Contingency Contracting Team was held at Nashville’s Joint Force Headquarters on June 22.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and NOVONIX officials announced today that the company will expand its Chattanooga manufacturing operations. The project represents an investment of approximately $160 million and the creation of 290 new jobs in Hamilton County.

A McNairy County woman is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services in connection with allegedly giving the state false information to appear eligible for TennCare.

A Hamilton County woman is charged with TennCare fraud and theft of services in connection with allegedly falsely reporting a Tennessee residence to obtain TennCare healthcare insurance benefits.

In conjunction with National Pollinator Week (June 21-25), the Tennessee Departments of Transportation, Environment & Conservation, and Agriculture want to promote pollinator health and awareness in Tennessee State Parks.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A Tennessee Army National Guard medical flight crew responded to an emergency air evacuation mission after a camper was attacked and injured by a bear while sleeping in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park area, June 18.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has launched Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE), a free service that provides crime victims, their families and concerned citizens with reliable information about custody status changes and criminal case information for offenders who are currently in the custody of TDOC.

A Fentress County man is charged with TennCare fraud involving the alleged resale of prescription drugs obtained using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits.

NASHVILLE – June 17, 2021 – Tennessee’s Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) and HospitalityTN are joining forces to attract workers to the state’s thriving leisure and hospitality industry. The new “Come Work, Come Play” campaign launched today and urges prospective employees to consider hospitality jobs for their flexible hours, career advancement opportunities and strong sense of community.

A new center serving family violence victims opens today (Friday) in Tazewell, Tennessee.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Helen of Troy Limited officials announced today that the company will establish new distribution operations in Fayette County, expecting to create 350 jobs.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate held steady at 5% between April and May 2021, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

CAMDEN, Tenn. – Mayor of Benton County, Brett Lashlee, is set to embark on his fifth deployment as a member of the armed forces.

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Butch Eley today announced that revenues for May were $1.6 billion, which is $432 million more than the budgeted monthly revenue estimate.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee unveiled three limited-edition posters highlighting each Tennessee grand division to celebrate 225 years of statehood. Tennesseans are invited to share an untold story and request a poster at www.Tennessee225.com.