Tennessee driver license applicants from non-participating states must provide MVR starting January 10, 2025
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, beginning January 10, 2025, individuals applying for a Tennessee driver license who currently hold licenses from California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, Oklahoma, Vermont, or West Virginia will be required to present a Motor Vehicle Record from…
Governor Lee honors graduating class of Homeland Security Special Agents
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Gov. Lee, alongside Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and Tennessee Office of Homeland Security Deputy Commissioner Greg Mays, presided over a graduation ceremony for 16 new Homeland Security Special Agents on Thursday. The…
The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration reported that state revenues for October reached $1.5 billion
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, this figure is $22.6 million higher than revenues collected in October 2023 but $30.1 million below the budgeted estimate. The total growth rate for the month stood at 1.53 percent. General fund revenues were $27.1 million short…
Tennessee announces maximum effective formula interest rate of 11.90 percent
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Commissioner Greg Gonzales of the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions announced that the state’s maximum effective formula rate of interest is set at 11.90 percent per annum. This rate is derived from a ceiling of 4 percent above…
The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration will hold public meeting for the Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council on November 20, 2024
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the meeting aims to advance the state’s AI initiatives by promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration. The AI Advisory Council’s mission is to ensure Tennessee’s use of AI technologies remains ethical, adaptable, and beneficial for all residents. Co-chaired by…
TDOC will host Rapid Hiring Event on November 15 and 16, seeking to recruit correctional officers for its Nashville-area facilities
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the event, aimed at filling security team positions, offers successful candidates the opportunity to receive same-day conditional job offers by completing interviews and pre-employment requirements onsite. This initiative could enable new hires to begin work as soon…
Tennessee Attorney General’s Office raises awareness about VSAFE, resource to prevent fraud for veterans
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, through the website VSAFE.gov and the call line 1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233), veterans, service members, and their families can learn about common scams, report fraud, and access resources from multiple federal agencies. Key aspects of the VSAFE initiative include: Centralized…
REAL ID Requirement for Tennessee residents takes effect May 7, 2025, DOSHS officials say
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, beginning May 7, 2025, Tennessee residents aged 18 and older will need a REAL ID or other federally issued photo ID, like a passport, to enter certain federal buildings, military bases, nuclear power plants, or to board…
CFD crews saved elderly woman from burning home on Midfield Drive after she was trapped inside, overcome by smoke
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, Blue Shift companies responded to a residence in the 7300 block of Midfield Drive following frantic 911 calls from the 78-year-old occupant, who stated she was trapped and unable to see. Communication with dispatchers was abruptly lost, prompting…
Gov. Lee announced extension of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance program application deadline for Tennessee residents affected by Tropical Storm Helene
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, survivors now have until Tuesday, January 7, 2025, to apply for federal disaster assistance. “As communities in East Tennessee continue the rebuilding process, we remain focused on ensuring critical resources are available,” Gov. Lee said. “The road…