NASHVILLE - Join the Department of Revenue on September 26 at 9 am Central time for a free webinar on recent changes to business tax law under the Tennessee Works Tax Act.
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Bond Recognized for Excellence in Service
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 01:14pmGovernor Bill Lee has recognized Dan Bond of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) with the Governor’s Excellence in Service Award. The biannual award recognizes outstanding state employees who are at the forefront of improving the way Tennessee State Government delivers services.
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Gov. Lee Announces Statewide Conservation Tour, Proclaims Public Lands Day
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 10:28amNASHVILLE, Tenn. – This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee kicked off his statewide Conservation Tour, highlighting Tennessee’s conservation strategy and celebrating recent investments in state parks, brownfield cleanup and advancement of nuclear energy. The Governor also proclaimed September 23rd, 2023, as Tennessee Public Lands Day.
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TNECD Announces Lenders for Fund Tennessee’s LendTN Program
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 10:00am– The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today five new lenders to participate in LendTN, a Fund Tennessee program announced in February 2023.
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Tennessee Tourism Thrives: 141 Million Visitors Spent a Record $29 Billion in 2022
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 08:02amKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 14, 2023) – Tennessee tourism generated $29 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 141 million visitors to the state in 2022, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell announced the news today at Hospitality TN’s Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism in Knoxville.
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Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for September 14-20, 2023
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 04:51pmA listing of lane closures and road construction activities for 24 East Tennessee counties.
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DCS Receives $107M in Additional Funding for Robust Real Estate Plan
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Tennessee's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at Record-Low Level
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 01:30pmNASHVILLE – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for August 2023 remained at the state’s all-time low seasonally adjusted rate of 3.1%, according to new data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state reached its lowest unemployment rate in July, besting the previous record of 3.2%.
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New Program Recognizes Exemplary Return-To-Work Programs
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 11:14amThe REWARD Honor Roll is a new employer-recognition program that highlights businesses whose return-to-work programs exemplify the REWARD Program's principles. Any employer site operating in Tennessee can apply now.
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West TN Lane Closures Sept. 13-20, 2023
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 09:56amnews | tn | Press Releases | Transportation
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Gov. Lee Launches Tennessee Strong Families Grant Program
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 02:18pmNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that applications are now open for the Tennessee Strong Families Grant Program, which dedicates $20 million to improve access to maternal healthcare and boost critical resources for mothers, children and families by supporting local nonprofits across the state, including pregnancy centers.
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Governor Lee Visits DCS Staff in Recognition of Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week
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Gov. Lee Announces Legislative Leadership Transition
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 04:25pmNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that long-time legislative director, Brent Easley, will step down next month to return to the private sector. Liz Alvey will succeed Easley in the role, effective October 16.
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What's New and Happening this Fall in Tennessee: Glamping Adventures, Moon Marveling, Fall Rafting and Ghostly Gatherings
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 10:01amNASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 12, 2023) – A crisp chill in the air, cozy sweaters, fiery reds, bursting oranges and bright yellows glow through the trees, fall festivals and spooky experiences abound. Here’s what’s new and happening this fall in Tennessee.