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Quore announced today that it will expand its Franklin operations. The hotel management software company will create 45 new jobs and invest approximately $780,000 in Williamson County.

NASHVILLE – The Certificate of Public Advantage Local Advisory Council will conduct a public hearing Thursday, February 7 in compliance with the Terms of Certification of the COPA that include a formal process for the public to comment on Ballad Health System’s Annual Report.

NASHVILLE – Along with chocolates and flowers, decorative candles are often given by sweethearts at Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14). While candles are fragrant home décor, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that candles must be used properly to avoid the potential loss of life, injury, and property damage from an accidental fire.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today that 13 communities will receive more than $5 million in Site Development Grant funding.

Tennesseans interested in growing industrial hemp in 2019 have ten days remaining to submit required applications.

The Tennessee Corn Promotion Board will meet Feb. 14, 2019 at 7 a.m. CST at the Tennessee Soybean Association Building located at 100 Executive Dr. in Jackson, Tenn.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced his first legislative initiative, the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) to expand access to vocational and technical training for Tennessee students.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) today announced the preliminary figures indicating the state has recorded 1,047 traffic fatalities in 2018.

A special free screening of Mr. Temple and the Tigerbelles, a documentary telling the story of legendary Tennessee State University (TSU) track and field coach Ed Temple and 40 African American female athletes who broke the color barrier at the 1960 Rome Olympic games, will take place at the Tennessee State Museum on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The Museum is located at 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. at the corner of Jefferson Street on Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Registration for the free event is requested through Eventbrite or TNMuseum.org/calendar-of-events.

Two Facilities Open Units To Meet Specific Needs Of Incarcerated Veterans Only/Pikeville – On Friday, February 1, 2019, the Tennessee Department of Correction opened two Veterans Housing Units specifically designed to address the needs of veterans.

The Tennessee Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation will meet Feb. 15, 2019 at 1 p.m. CST in Room 127 at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, located at 605 Airways Blvd. in Jackson, Tenn.

A Weakley County woman is charged in nearby Madison County with TennCare fraud involving doctor shopping, which involves fraudulent use of the state’s healthcare insurance program to obtain controlled substances.

NASHVILLE – Are you in a toxic relationship? You are if you use tobacco products. The Tennessee Department of Health joins partners across the state celebrating the third annual Tennessee Quit Week February 4 – 9, 2019 and invites all Tennesseans to support those who have quit using tobacco products and inspire more people to join them.

Tullahoma- On Friday, February 1, 2019, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) welcomed the next generation of correctional officers into our workforce during a graduation ceremony at the Tennessee Correction Academy in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

22 Staff Members Graduate From Training Tullahoma – Friday February 1, 2019 22 Tennessee Department of Correction employees from several of the Department’s facilities graduated from the Crisis Intervention Team Training (CIT) program.