Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Announces Law Enforcement Reform Partnership
July 3, 2020
Joint effort to address use of force, duty to intervene policies across agencies
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a partnership with the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and the Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission to enhance policies, improve information sharing and increase officer training.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
TDCI Shares Consumer Safety, Scam Tips About Contractors and Home Construction Projects
April 24, 2020
Nashville, TN – 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.
Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office Urges Building Fire Safety During Coronavirus Pandemic
April 10, 2020
Nashville, TN – As part of following Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Executive Order No. 23, Tennessee residents should stay at home in order to help save lives and stop the spread of the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19).
As many employees work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, once fully occupied buildings across Tennessee are near vacant or dramatically underused.
Building Fire Safety Regulations Remain Critical During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance warns of COVID-19/Economic Impact Payment Scams
April 8, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin distributing COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments in the next few weeks.
Ahead of the arrival of those payments, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Securities Division joins the IRS – Criminal Investigation and the United States Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Tennessee to warn Tennessee taxpayers to be alert about possible scams relating to these payments as well as other malicious attempts to defraud people relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennessee Fire Marshal reminds everyone to “Stay Safe At Home” during Coronavirus Pandemic
April 3, 2020
Nashville, TN – In order to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Tennesseans are now required by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to stay home unless carrying out essential activities.
While Tennesseans are staying at home during this period, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is urging Volunteer State residents to renew their commitment to practicing good fire safety habits in order to reduce the risk of starting a home fire that could result in an injury or, worse, a fatality.
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Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Offers Guidance to Companies, Tennesseans About Coronavirus
March 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) has issued guidance to Tennessee health carriers about coronavirus (“COVID-19”) in order to assist in combating this public health challenge.
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Urges Removal of Barriers to Prevent Potential Spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Reminds Investors To Beware of Con Artists Looking to Profit from Fear, Uncertainty
March 8, 2020
Nashville, TN – In light of the ongoing developments related to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and its impact on financial markets, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is reminding Tennessee investors to beware of con artists who are seeking to capitalize on fear and uncertainty.
Learn To Spot the Red Flags of Con Artists’ Corona Investment Scams
Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office now accepting Volunteer Firefighter Grant Program Applications
February 17, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announces that applications will be accepted starting Friday, February 14th, 2020, from volunteer fire departments for grants through the newly established Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.
Created through legislation overseen by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and passed by the Tennessee General Assembly, the program earmarks $500,000 for the purchase of firefighting equipment by Tennessee’s volunteer fire departments or to help volunteer departments meet local match requirements for federal grants for purchasing equipment.
Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office Grant Program Aims to Support Tennessee’s 575 Volunteer Fire Departments.
TDCI, TDH Urges Consumers to keep New Year’s Resolutions
January 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – Losing weight, stopping smoking and spending more time with friends and loved ones are all popular New Year’s resolutions. Those resolutions aren’t just good for your health; they can be good for your finances, too.
Studies have shown that living a healthy lifestyle can also save you money on insurance costs and physicians’ bills.
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance reports Over $31.4 Million Located, Returned To Tennessee Consumers in 2019
January 12, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) announces today that over $31.4 million was located and returned to Tennesseans in combined life insurance benefits/annuities and monies returned through the Department’s mediation efforts in 2019.
Tennessee Department of Commerce amd Insurance says Insurance Sector Strengthens Tennessee Economy in 2019
