TNStars College Savings 529 Program $10,000 scholarship giveaway

Nashville, TN – Nearly 700 families have entered the TNStars College Savings 529 Program $10,000 scholarship giveaway! This month, ten Tennessee kids will win a $1,000 college scholarship into a TNStars account, just for entering online.

In less than one week, TNStars will draw one winner at random every day for 10 days. Tennessee residents age 21 and older can enter to win on behalf of a child now through December 27th. One entry is good for the entire contest period. To enter, visit tnstars.com/holiday-sweeps/. [Read more]

Tennessee Department of the Treasury says celebrate Easter by Building a College Savings Nest Egg

Nashville, TN – Easter is a time when children look forward to chocolate eggs. But there’s another gift that people can give to children, grandchildren or other young friends and relatives this holiday season. And, unlike the chocolate that often disappears before dinner, this gift can last a lifetime.

“While it’s great to give children candy eggs to celebrate Easter, I also encourage Tennesseans to consider starting college savings nest eggs for their loved ones,” State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. said. “One great way to do that is through the Treasury Department’s TNStars College Savings 529 Program. Setting up an account is easy – in fact, it can be done online – and there are tax benefits for those who do.” [Read more]