Former Grainger Co. School Bookkeeper Admits to Gift Card Scheme
Tennessee Comptroller investigators have discovered at least $1,515.16 is missing from Bean Station Elementary School in Grainger County. Investigators learned the former bookkeeper at Bean Station Elementary School used a school provided credit card to purchase $515 in gift cards that she later used to buy fuel for her personal vehicle. The former bookkeeper […]
State Library and Archives’ ‘Heritage Project’ Finalist for National Award
A program launched by the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) to produce short documentaries of the people, places and events that make Tennessee distinctive is one of four finalists for a national award. TSLA’s Tennessee State Heritage Project is in the running for the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) IDEAS Award. IDEAS […]
$1.375 Billion State-Federal Settlement with Standard & Poor’s
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery announced today that Tennessee, the U.S. Department of Justice, 18 states and the District of Columbia have reached a settlement with Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (S&P) resolving allegations that S&P misled investors when it rated structured finance securities in the lead-up to the 2008 financial crisis. The settlement […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison Introduces Bill to Decriminalize Cannabis Oil
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) officially filed House Bill 197 today in Nashville, a piece of legislation designed to decriminalize the possession of cannabis oil in Tennessee for the purpose of treating children who suffer from intractable, life-threatening seizures. The motivation behind filing House Bill 197 by Representative Faison occurred after learning of the plight […]
Applications Now Available for Industrial Hemp Production
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications from farmers and producers interested in growing industrial hemp. In 2013, the Tennessee General Assembly enacted Public Chapter 916 tasking the department with development of a licensing and inspection program for the production of industrial hemp in Tennessee. As provided in Sec. 7606 of the 2014 […]
Andrew Farmer Officially Sworn In; Appointed Chairman of House Criminal Justice Subcommittee
The House of Representatives officially gaveled into session this week, marking the beginning of the 109th General Assembly in Tennessee. As part of the opening day ceremonies, State Representative Andrew Farmer (R–Sevierville) took the oath of office and was officially sworn into the Tennessee House of Representatives. In addition, Rep. Farmer was appointed as Chairman […]
New 2015 State Maps Now Available
The official 2015 Tennessee Transportation Map is now available for travelers. This year’s map contains new information to assist motorists, and features a special cover to commemorate the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s centennial. The 2015 map contains historical photographs that look back at the development of Tennessee’s highway system over the last 100 years. It […]
Representative Faison Officially Sworn In as Member of 109th General Assembly
The House of Representatives today officially gaveled into session, marking the beginning of the 109th General Assembly in Tennessee. As part of the opening day ceremonies, Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) took the oath of office and was officially sworn into the Tennessee House of Representatives. Legislators are looking to build upon the success of the […]
Rep. Farmer Releases 2015 Legislative Survey
State Representative Andrew Farmer has released an online survey to gain input from 17th House District residents on several bills that have been prefiled for the 109th General Assembly. Rep. Farmer is seeking feedback from his constituents on bills and issues that will be at the forefront of the 109th General Assembly in 2015. Issues […]
TDOT Ready to Tackle Winter Weather
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is stocked and ready to clear roadways of ice and snow this season. Over the last several weeks, salt supplies have been replenished in all 95 counties, and crews have readied snow plows and brine trucks for the winter season. “Tennessee often sees the bulk of its winter weather in […]
Got Something Clever to Say About Highway Safety?
“Eyes on the Road & Head out of Your Apps”, “Buckle Up Y’all, It’s the Law”, and “Ho Ho Hold Your Calls”. Those are just a few of the overhead sign messages that have caught the attention ofTennessee motorists recently. Think you can come up with one better? For the first time, TDOT will offer […]
Haslam Names Candice McQueen Education Commissioner
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced that Dr. Candice McQueen, a teacher and dean at Lipscomb University in Nashville, will join his cabinet as commissioner of the Department of Education. McQueen, 40, currently serves on Lipscomb University’s executive leadership team as senior vice president, and as dean she oversees the College of Education as […]
$144,797.95 Stolen from Jefferson County Taxpayers
A special report from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury reveals that $144,797.95 was stolen from Jefferson County by a former employee of the Finance Office. The Comptroller’s Office coordinated its investigation with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Teresa Crusenberry used county funds to pay her personal credit cards and other vendor accounts. Auditors found […]
State Representative Jeremy Faison, Department Of Transportation Update Constituents On Federal Highway Trust Fund
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R–Cosby) joined with the Tennessee Department of Transportation earlier this week to give an update on the current status of the Federal Highway Trust Fund and its effect on community road projects across the state. According to the Department, federal funding for state transportation projects continues to move sluggishly, with revenues in […]
Early Voting in Tennessee Eclipses 200,000
More than 200,000 Tennesseans have taken advantage of the opportunity to vote early for the Nov. 4 elections. Others are encouraged to do so before the early voting period closes Oct. 30. Through the first seven days of early voting, 224,721 people across the state have taken advantage of the opportunity to cast their ballots early. People can […]
Governor’s Highway Safety Office Announces Teen Driver Safety Week
The Governor’s Highway Safety Office is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration October 19th– 25th to spread awareness about teen driver safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of 14 -18 year olds in the United States. In 2013, 39,140 crashes in Tennessee involved a driver age 20 or younger. Those […]
