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NASHVILLE — With tax season in full swing, Tennessee consumers who have been waiting for the “green light” on buying a new or pre-owned vehicle may likely use their tax refund to go car-shopping. Unfortunately, auto scammers are also on the prowl, angling to leave consumers in the dust.

NASHVILLE —After a year when many Tennesseans faced uncertainty about their finances as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards reminds Tennesseans that responsible financial choices can help build a prosperous year.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces senior leadership role additions and staffing updates from Commissioner Carter Lawrence.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces that its Division of Regulatory Boards licensed more than 130,000 professionals in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 including the renewals of more than 97,000 professional licenses.

NASHVILLE — Headed into the 2020 holiday shopping season, many Tennesseans may feel uncertainty about celebrating this year with gifts and presents as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some may have credit issues or especially tight year-end budgets.

NASHVILLE — As the final days of summer approach, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans that there’s never been a better time than today to renew their commitment to safety.

NASHVILLE — The arrival of summer means hot days, long afternoons, and time spent with family and friends boating, camping, and cooking out. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, recent severe weather across Tennessee, and the ongoing economic recovery have created new challenges and risks for Tennesseans this summer.

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s older adults are oftentimes the targets of scammers, financial con artists, bad actors, and other abusers intent on causing them harm or stealing their financial resources and dignity.

The Tennessee Board of Cosmetology & Barber Examiners (Board) is pleased to inform you that on June 4, 2020, the Governor’s Office, working with the Economic Recovery Group (ERG), issued updated guidelines for close-contact businesses. The updated guidelines can be found here. As part of the Tennessee Pledge, these updated guidelines expand on the guidance previously issued on April 30, 2020 by focusing on social distancing measures rather than strict capacity limits, advancing the state’s reopening plan to help Tennesseans return to work safely and to provide services to consumers in a safe environment.

NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans that qualifying beauty salons, barbershops, and nail salons are eligible for funds through Governor Bill Lee’s Tennessee Business Relief Program.

NASHVILLE —The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is committed to Governor Bill Lee’s plan to help safely reopen Tennessee’s economy and protect the public health from the spread of COVID-19 by urging Tennesseans to take the Tennessee Pledge.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is sharing important information with Middle Tennessee residents who sustained damage from Sunday’s storms about filing insurance claims, selecting contractors, home safety, and avoiding financial scams.

While Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. 30 (Order) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, he has indicated an intent to reopen our industry on May 6, 2020 with certain guidelines in place. This order is effective and enforceable at 12:01 a.m., Central Daylight Time, on April 29, 2020 and shall remain in effect until 11:59 p.m., Central Daylight Time, on May 29, 2020.

As you are aware, we all find ourselves in extraordinary circumstances, coming together to ensure the health and safety of our families, neighbors, and communities as we continue to battle the spread of COVID-19. There is a collective need for the funeral and cemetery profession to take steps to keep families, guests, staff, and others safe to enable families to participate in memorial events that are of utmost importance to them.

NASHVILLE – Spring renovation and remodeling projects are in full swing across Tennessee as homeowners who have been sheltering at home in order to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are using their time to improve their homes and properties.