Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security marks key milestones in the past year
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security had a successful 2024, achieving significant milestones in public safety. Over 150 new State Troopers were hired and trained, contributing to road safety and reducing fatal crashes. The department also played a vital role in…
Tennessee Department of Revenue to host free webinar for new businesses
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Revenue will offer a free webinar on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Central time, tailored to new businesses in the state. The webinar will provide an overview of state tax obligations and share resources to support business…
Tennessee announces maximum effective formula rate of interest at 11.65%
Chattanooga, TN – Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced that the state’s maximum effective formula rate of interest is 11.65% per annum. The rate is calculated based on a ceiling of 4% above the weekly average prime loan rate of 7.65%, as published…
Tennessee Department of Correction announces revised lethal injection protocol
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Correction has completed a comprehensive revision of its lethal injection protocol, transitioning to the use of the single drug pentobarbital. Executions in the state had been paused since May 2022, following Governor Bill Lee’s order for an independent review…
TDLWD reports low unemployment rates across Tennessee for November
Tennessee – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) reported that 91 of Tennessee’s 95 counties had unemployment rates below 5% in November, with 17 counties showing a decrease in their rates. Moore and Williamson counties recorded the lowest unemployment rates in the…
HCSO deputies pursue juveniles after vehicle break-ins, recover stolen firearm
Chattanooga, TN – Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies engaged in a vehicle pursuit with juveniles following a series of vehicle break-ins on December 21, 2024, as part of the ongoing Operation Sleigh Overwatch. The operation, designed to increase overnight patrols in key areas, involved…
TDEC awards Lawrence County $20,000 for Brownfield Redevelopment
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently awarded Lawrence County $20,000 from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants program to support redevelopment efforts. Lawrence County plans to use the funds to identify priority sites for redevelopment, part of a statewide initiative that…
THSO announces results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this survey returned a statewide usage rate of 92.2 percent. The 2024 usage rate represents an increase of approximately 0.2 percent compared to Tennessee’s 2023 survey result of 92.0 percent. The 2024 survey result is Tennessee’s highest…
Tennessee employers added 56,000 nonfarm jobs over the past year
Chattanooga, TN – According to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), Tennessee employers added 56,000 nonfarm jobs over the past year. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.5%, well below the national average despite an increase of…
TDEC awards $20,000 grant to Anderson County for brownfield redevelopment
Chattanooga, TN – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded Anderson County a $20,000 grant through the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. The funds will help Anderson County identify priority sites for redevelopment, addressing blighted or underutilized properties with potential contamination. This…