Tennessee announces What’s New in Tourism for 2022
December 19, 2021
Nashville, TN – Discover new attractions, restaurants, distilleries, hotels, exhibits, milestone anniversaries, renovations, and unique experiences across Tennessee.
Whether it’s music, food, scenic beauty, family memories, road trips or hidden gems, find your travel inspiration.
Blue Bank Resort
Tennessee Announces What’s New For 2019
January 1, 2019
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Nashville, TN – Tourism in Tennessee continues to expand with new attractions, impressive state-of-the-art developments, expansions and milestone anniversary celebrations of iconic attractions that help shape “The Soundtrack of America. Made in Tennessee.”
Elvis Presley statue near Historic Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. (Tennessee Department of Tourist Development)
TBI’s Leadership Academy graduates Ten Law Enforcement Officers
August 19, 2018
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
Nashville, TN – Ten law enforcement officers from across the state were graduated from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Leadership Academy this week. This is the fifth class to graduate from the Leadership Academy.
The Academy was created to enhance leadership training for law enforcement executives from across the state. The course is geared toward individuals who already have at least five years of law enforcement experience, and at least three years of supervisory experience. The two-week Academy is hosted at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy in Bell Buckle, and is offered at no cost to participants, including meals and lodging.
(Back row, L to R) TBI Director David Rausch, Tony Hall – Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Mark Lewis – TBI, Terry Reed – TBI, Brian Crews – Shelbyville Police Department, Jim Williams – TBI, TBI Training Assistant Director Richard Moore. (Front row, L to R) Gary Bean – Morristown Police Department, Donna Nelson – TBI, Tara Beauchamp – UT Martin Department of Public Safety, Josh Savley – TBI, Christopher Golden – Bartlett Police Department.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Commissioner Bob Rolfe Announce 66 Community Development Block Grants
January 30, 2018
Grants and investments to assist communities with local infrastructure and safety
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Govember Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe recently approved nearly $25.5 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which assist communities with infrastructure improvements, health and safety initiatives and façade improvements in downtown commercial districts.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Set For September 12th
September 11, 2015
Event Honors 223 Firefighters Who Lost Their Lives in the Line of Duty
Bell Buckle, TN – The Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial annual service will commence at 4:00pm CDT on Saturday, September 12th at the Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial on the campus of the Tennessee Fire & Codes Enforcement Training Academy (TFACA) in Bell Buckle.
The memorial commemorates Tennessee firefighters killed in the line of duty.
Tennessee Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office gets early jump on Fire Prevention Month
September 22, 2012
Kids’ poster contest, Firefighters’ challenge precede October Capitol Mall event
Nashville, TN – October is Fire Prevention Month, but the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is gearing up early with fire safety-themed events throughout September.
Activities begin with the SFMO’s Annual Poster Contest, which is under way. State officials and local fire departments across Tennessee will be promoting participation in the fire prevention poster contest. Community school children across Tennessee will be creating posters based on the national fire prevention theme of the year: “Have 2 Ways Out.” [Read more]
