Hosting City Slickers This Summer? Show Them Some Fun on a Tennessee Farm
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 | 03:38pm
Rural vistas, country music, and easy access from just about anywhere make Tennessee a popular summertime destination.
Press Releases | Agriculture | Agriculture
SFMO: Only Licensed Professionals Can Operate Sky Lanterns in Tennessee
Thursday, June 07, 2018 | 01:17pm
NASHVILLE – Warmer weather means outdoor events like parties, weddings, and concerts where sky lanterns can often be found. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding concertgoers that sky lanterns—which are unmanned airborne paper lanterns fueled by flame—can only be operated in the Volunteer State by licensed fireworks professionals.
TDOE Awards $2.2 Million to Support Creation of Career Pathways
Wednesday, June 06, 2018 | 12:18pm
Press Releases | Education
co*cke Co. Woman Charged 2nd Time with TennCare Fraud
Wednesday, June 06, 2018 | 11:54am
A co*cke County woman is charged in nearby Hamblen County with doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits as payment.
TennCare Fraud | News | Press Releases | TennCare Fraud
State Fire Marshal Offers Safety Tips Ahead of Music Festival Season
Wednesday, June 06, 2018 | 07:31am
NASHVILLE – With the official start of summer ahead, music lovers are counting down the days until the kick-off of Tennessee’s outdoor festival season. With events like Bonnaroo in Manchester, CMA Fest in Nashville, and Chattanooga’s Riverbend Festival, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding music fans to incorporate safety into their festival plans.
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SFMO Provides Guidance, Adopts New Codes To Enhance School Safety
Tuesday, June 05, 2018 | 03:23pm
NASHVILLE – In an effort to provide greater flexibility and clarity to Tennessee educators when planning for school safety emergencies, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) today announces new guidance for classroom safety in addition to the adoption of the National Fire Protection Association 2018 Life Safety Code rules for classroom safety measures.
"Weird" Veggies Are Favorites You Just Haven't Tried
Tuesday, June 05, 2018 | 09:57am
A stranger is just a friend you haven’t yet met, the saying goes. The same is true for the unfamiliar vegetables that will be showing up at farmers markets and in community supported agriculture (CSA) boxes this summer.
Press Releases | Agriculture | Agriculture
Mississippi Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud
Monday, June 04, 2018 | 12:11pm
A Mississippi woman is charged with TennCare fraud for falsely reporting her residence in order to obtain benefits from TennCare, the state’s taxpayer-funded healthcare insurance program.
TennCare Fraud | News | Press Releases | TennCare Fraud
Shelby County Resident Charged with Tax Evasion
Friday, June 01, 2018 | 02:33pm
MEMPHIS - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the arrest of Richard Lee Rudd for tax evasion.
Press Releases | Revenue
Tennessee Recognized for Innovation in Serving Low-Income Families
Friday, June 01, 2018 | 11:52am
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is receiving recognition for several years of work to radically change the way it serves thousands of low-income families.A new case study prepared in partnership with the Ascend at the Aspen Institute honors the department for being among the nation’s leaders in crafting and implementing a 2 Generation, or 2Gen, approach. Tennessee’s 2Gen programs aim to work with children and their parents simultaneously and put both on a path towards permanent economic security.
Human Services
Lawrence Co. Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud in Maury Co.
Friday, June 01, 2018 | 11:20am
A Lawrence County woman is charged in Maury County with doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using TennCare as payment for the pills.
TennCare Fraud | News | Press Releases | TennCare Fraud
TDCI Shares Tips on Preparing for, Reacting to Severe Weather Ahead of Hurricane Season
Friday, June 01, 2018 | 10:42am
NASHVILLE – As June 1 marks the beginning of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is advising Volunteer State residents how they can prepare and protect themselves before and after severe weather.
Farley Named Assistant Commissioner of TDCI’s Fire Prevention Division
Friday, June 01, 2018 | 07:30am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces the promotion of fire service veteran Gary Farley to TDCI’s assistant commissioner overseeing the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO).
Overnight Fire Destroys American Job Center Location in Kimball
Thursday, May 31, 2018 | 01:48pm
KIMBALL – An overnight fire at the Marion County Regional Skills Center in Kimball heavily damaged the American Job Center (AJC) affiliate office located inside the Battlecreek Road facility. The office provides job seekers and local businesses with employment and workforce development services.
Haslam Announces Reward in Dickson County Sheriff's Deputy Homicide Case
Thursday, May 31, 2018 | 12:20pm
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a $2,500 reward for information leading to the apprehension, arrest and conviction of Steven Wiggins, the suspect wanted for the homicide of Dickson County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Daniel Baker on Wednesday. Sgt. Baker was found dead inside his vehicle around 7 a.m. Wednesday on Sam Vineyard Road in Dickson County after responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle. Baker, 32, was a former Marine and served as a Dickson County Sheriff’s deputy since 2008.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation | Governor Haslam
