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Tuesday, December 04, 2018 | 10:48am
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TDCI Advises Consumers to Approach Free Trials with Caution
Thursday, November 29, 2018 | 08:19amNASHVILLE – The option to “try before your buy” when looking for a product or service can be enticing, but the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Consumer Affairs Division is advising consumers to approach free trial offers with caution.
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SFMO’s 100th “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” Smoke Alarm Canvass Occurs Dec. 1
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 | 09:32amNASHVILLE – To commemorate the 100th smoke alarm canvass through the lifesaving “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” program, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) will coordinate volunteers from four agencies who will attempt to install 1,000 free smoke alarms in a day’s time in Middle Tennessee communities on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.
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SFMO Warns of Fire Hazards Associated with Medical Oxygen
Monday, November 26, 2018 | 11:11amNASHVILLE – Medical oxygen is a necessity for those suffering from respiratory illnesses, but, tragically, medical oxygen has been present in several home fires that resulted in the deaths of Tennesseans in 2018.
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SFMO: Practice Fire Safety in the Kitchen this Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 | 08:01amNASHVILLE – As families prepare to gather for Thanksgiving Day feasts this Thursday, November 22, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Tennesseans the recipe for holiday fire safety always includes add good cooking safety habits.
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TDCI Offers Tips to Help Consumers Avoid Holiday Purchase Return Hassles
Monday, November 19, 2018 | 02:55pmNASHVILLE – With the holiday shopping season underway, many Tennesseans are gearing up to score discount deals on Black Friday (11/23) and Cyber Monday (11/26). Whether giving or receiving gifts, it's always important to be aware of a store’s return policy to prevent hassles and headaches at the cash register.
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TDCI Raises Awareness of Promissory Note Fraud
Friday, November 16, 2018 | 01:05pmNASHVILLE – In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is raising awareness of the risks associated with investing in promissory notes.
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TDCI Releases October Disciplinary Action Report
Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 08:11amNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards has released its latest Disciplinary Action Report, which compiles the actions taken by its boards and commissions during the month of October.
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TDCI Joins Lipscomb to Provide Shredding, Recycling Services
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | 10:13amNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is partnering with Lipscomb Academy to offer free document shredding at Lipscomb’s annual recycling event. The event, which is held to celebrate America Recycles Day, offers consumers the opportunity to safely dispose of unneeded items not accepted by standard recycling drop sites.
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SFMO: 3,141 Outdoor Fires Caused $2.8M Property Loss From 2013-17
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 | 02:23pmNASHVILLE – As wildfires claim lives and destroy properties in northern and southern California, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) extends its sympathies to the victims of the disasters and reminds Tennessee residents to always follow safety precautions during outdoor burns.
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Governor Haslam Recognizes Tennessee Veterans; Five Military Veteran State Employees Honored for Exemplary Service
Wednesday, November 07, 2018 | 04:06pmNASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam today joined Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and Major General Terry “Max” Haston from the Tennessee Military Department to recognize five veteran state employees and more than 470,000 Tennessee veterans of all ages and eras. The Governor’s Veterans Day event was held on the second floor of the State Capitol in downtown Nashville.
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TDCI Shares Consumer Tips for Recovering from Severe Weather Damage
Tuesday, November 06, 2018 | 02:29pmNASHVILLE – Severe weather made its way across the Volunteer State late Monday afternoon and evening and into early Tuesday morning leaving a trail of damage in its wake. As those affected by last night’s storms begin recovery, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is reminding consumers of tips to aid them as they move forward.
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Tennessee Workers’ Comp Rates Fall For Sixth Consecutive Year
Monday, November 05, 2018 | 10:23amNASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak today announced that Tennessee workers’ compensation insurance premiums will decrease for the sixth consecutive year to a record low, continuing the trend of substantial savings created for Tennessee employers and workers.
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Don’t Forget to Check Smoke Alarm Batteries When You ‘Fall Back’ This Weekend
Thursday, November 01, 2018 | 02:24pmNASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds Tennesseans to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting their clocks back one hour Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at 2 a.m. (CDT) when daylight saving time ends.
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Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 1 on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace
Thursday, November 01, 2018 | 10:17amNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reminds consumers that Open Enrollment for health insurance coverage on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) begins Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Tennesseans have until December 15, 2018, to apply for or re-enroll in coverage for the 2019 calendar year.