TNStars Coloring Contest Gives Children a Chance to Win Money for College
Lots of crayon drawings end up decorating refrigerators or office walls. For one lucky Tennessee family, though, a crayon drawing could be the ticket to money to help cover college expenses. In partnership with the Nashville Public Library, the TNStars College Savings Plan, a program of the Tennessee Treasury Department, is sponsoring the TNStars Coloring […]
For Many Tennesseans, Historical Research is in Their Genes
Did you know that July is Tennessee Genealogy Month? That designation was created last year through an act of the state’s General Assembly. It’s a fitting time to recognize that genealogy – that is, family history research – attracts surprisingly large numbers of people. The Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) gets about 10,000 visits […]
Statement from SCORE on 2012-13 Tennessee TCAP Results
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) released the following statement today from Jamie Woodson, President and CEO, on statewide results for the 2012-13 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP): “Tennessee has made an important commitment over the last few years – we have set a goal that every student graduates from high school prepared for […]
REP. FARMER RECEIVES TBA PRESIDENT’S AWARD
State Representative Andrew Farmer, a first term representative in TN House District 17 serving portions of Jefferson and Sevier County, was honored on June 14th with the President’s Award from outgoing TBA president Jacqueline Dixon at the association’s annual luncheon and meeting in Nashville. Farmer sponsored legislation to update guardianship and conservatorship laws in Tennessee […]
Statement Regarding This Week’s U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Concerning Arizona’s Citizenship Verification Law (Arizona et al v. United States)
It is our opinion that the recent Supreme Court ruling does not impact our current process in Tennessee for verifying citizenship for voters. Arizona rejected new voter registrations that did not include proof of citizenship, such as birth certificates. Our process in Tennessee is different. We do not require that type of documentation when registering […]
Sales Tax Rate on Food to Decrease Beginning July 1, 2013
On May 13, 2013, Gov. Bill Haslam signed into law a reduction in the state sales and use tax rate on sales of food and food ingredients. Effective July 1, 2013, the state sales and use tax rate on sales of food and food ingredients will be reduced from 5.25% to 5%. With the change, […]
Haslam Announces Claude Ramsey to Retire
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Deputy to the Governor Claude Ramsey will retire at the end of August to spend more time with his wife, children and grandchildren in Chattanooga. Ramsey has been integral to Haslam on several key initiatives, including civil service reform, economic development efforts, workforce development training and improved operation of […]
Beware of Business Scam Involving Corporate Records
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning businesses throughout Tennessee to be vigilant about scammers who request fees that are not required by state government. The Secretary of State’s office has received inquiries about official-looking notices sent from Corporate Records Service. These notices were reported arriving in mailboxes around Tuesday. Corporate Records Service is not […]
Tennessee Main Streets Host Summer Activities
Summertime is almost here, which means it’s the perfect opportunity for Tennessee Main Street communities to take center stage and welcome both locals and visitors alike. Tennessee Main Street Programs are hosting multiple summer events and farmers’ markets to support historic downtown business districts across the state. “Historic downtown districts are an important part of […]
Information on July 1 Uniform Commercial Code Changes Now Available on Secretary of State’s Web Site
The Secretary of State has posted information on statute, rules and system changes affecting Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings in Tennessee. The information is available on the Secretary of State’s web site at http://tnbear.tn.gov/UCC. Changes to Tennessee’s UCC statutes take effect July 1. The Secretary of State’s office will activate its new UCC filing system […]
Tennessee Treasurer Lillard Discusses Pension Plans’ Future at Forum
After successfully lobbying for major pension reforms in his own state, Tennessee Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. is participating in a national forum this week in Alexandria, Va. about the challenges facing public pension plans. Treasurer Lillard, who is also Secretary-Treasurer of the National Association of State Treasurers and Chair of the State Debt Management […]
ACLU-TN Victory in Protecting Free Speech of Occupy Nashville Protesters
In a ruling underscoring Tennesseans’ right to political speech, a federal judge ruled late yesterday that the state of Tennessee’s arrest of Occupy Nashville protesters was an unconstitutional violation of their First Amendment rights. “The Court’s ruling is a resounding victory for the principles of free speech and protest championed by Occupy Nashville and the […]
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Applauds Tennessee on the Passage of Lifesaving Legislation
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed into law lifesaving legislation that will require all convicted drunk drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or greater to use ignition interlocks on their vehicles to prevent future offenses. With the passage of this law, Tennessee becomes the 18th state to pass such legislation and, the total […]
Dollar General Foundation Grant to Help Support Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission’s Mission
The Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission received a $15,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation this month to support the Commission’s mission of increasing Tennesseans’ knowledge of money management and related issues. The commission is a nonprofit organization, created by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered by the Tennessee Treasury Department. The commission plans to […]
Johnny Majors, Legendary Football Coach’s Records Available at the Tennessee State Library and Archives
Johnny Majors celebrated his 78th birthday Tuesday– and the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) wants to mark the occasion by making Tennesseans aware of the vast collection of materials the library has available for public inspection that document Majors’ career. The John T. Majors Papers cover the period of Majors’ life from 1952 through […]
Jefferson County Not Exempt From Moratorium On Annexation
House Bill 475/ Senate Bill 279 will put a moratorium on annexation in the State of Tennessee. As amended in the House, the Bill, which was designed to halt annexation without public vote in areas that are not zoned commercial or industrial, would have excluded several counties in the State. Jefferson County was included in […]
