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Foreign delegates from 22 countries experienced Tennessee’s agriculture and forestry industries this week through the USDA Foreign Agricultural Attaché Tour.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the counties selected to participate in the latest round of the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program (PEP). The counties include Morgan, Robertson, Rutherford and White.

With the hot days of summer still upon us, it is hard to believe the holidays are growing near. Nevertheless, it is that time of year again to pre-order local meat. Don’t miss out on your favorite cuts this season!

Wildland fire officials with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry are keeping a close eye on weather conditions as the state and region experience a prolonged hot and dry pattern.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and ERMCO, Inc. officials announced today that the company will expand its manufacturing operations in Dyersburg. The transformer manufacturer will invest approximately $12 million and create 150 new jobs in Dyer County.

Tennessee revenues were more than the budgeted estimates for the first month of the state’s fiscal year.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and VF Corporation officials announced today that the company will expand its footprint in West Tennessee. VF plans to expand its current Workwear operations in Henning and locate a new manufacturing facility in Covington, investing nearly $7.5 million and creating over 220 new jobs in West Tennessee.

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture honored Corinne Gould, Assistant Commissioner for Public Affairs at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, for her service to Tennesseans and dedication to agriculture.

Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. has announced the appointment of Samantha Beaty, D.V.M. as State Veterinarian and Assistant Commissioner for Animal Health.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security hosted the annual First Responder Awards ceremony today. The event held in Conservation Hall at the Tennessee Residence honors those who have­­ dedicated their lives for the safety and security of Tennesseans.

TDMHSAS is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Sanford Herman as the department’s medical director for community behavioral health. Dr. Herman has 35 years of experience as an emergency department physician and is a past president of the Tennessee College of Emergency Physicians.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and HCTec officials announced today that the company will continue to expand its operations in Hohenwald.

The Tennessee State Museum has been officially designated as a stop on the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development’s statewide Tennessee Music Pathways trail. The designation, marked with a sign near the Museum’s Rosa L. Parks entrance at its Nashville location and an entry on the Music Pathways website, recognizes the Museum’s significance in identifying, explaining and preserving the legacy of music in Tennessee. Music Pathways locations connect visitors to the people, places and genres significant to music history.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development today announced that Governor Bill Lee and Donald Miller, CEO of StoryBrand, will be the keynote speakers at the 2019 TNECD Governor’s Conference in Nashville. Donald Miller will be the keynote speaker during the Commissioner’s Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Governor Lee will headline the Governor’s Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 25. This will be Governor Lee’s first appearance at the conference as governor.