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Tennessee Continues To Experience Historically Low Unemployment Education Department Announces TNReady Changes, Will Recompete Testing Contract SFMO: Don’t Let Your Summer Barbecue Go up in Smoke! Hosting City Slickers This Summer? Show Them Some Fun on a Tennessee Farm SFMO: Only Licensed Professionals Can Operate Sky Lanterns in Tennessee TDOE Awards $2.2 Million to Support Creation of Career Pathways co*cke Co. Woman Charged 2nd Time with TennCare Fraud State Fire Marshal Offers Safety Tips Ahead of Music Festival Season SFMO Provides Guidance, Adopts New Codes To Enhance School Safety "Weird" Veggies Are Favorites You Just Haven't Tried Mississippi Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud Shelby County Resident Charged with Tax Evasion Tennessee Recognized for Innovation in Serving Low-Income Families Lawrence Co. Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud in Maury Co. TDCI Shares Tips on Preparing for, Reacting to Severe Weather Ahead of Hurricane Season FAQs References

  • Tennessee Continues To Experience Historically Low Unemployment

    Thursday, June 14, 2018 | 01:30pm

    NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Burns Phillips announced today that Tennessee’s May 2018 statewide unemployment rate of 3.5 percent marked the eleventh consecutive month the figure has been 3.5 percent or lower.

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  • Education Department Announces TNReady Changes, Will Recompete Testing Contract

    Thursday, June 14, 2018 | 12:31pm

    Press Releases | Education

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  • SFMO: Don’t Let Your Summer Barbecue Go up in Smoke!

    Thursday, June 14, 2018 | 07:52am

    NASHVILLE – While summer is the perfect time to break out the grill and spend time with family and friends, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is alerting Tennesseans to the dangers that accompany outdoor grilling season.

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  • SFMO: Only Licensed Professionals Can Operate Sky Lanterns in Tennessee

    Thursday, June 07, 2018 | 01:17pm

    NASHVILLE – Warmer weather means outdoor events like parties, weddings, and concerts where sky lanterns can often be found. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding concertgoers that sky lanterns—which are unmanned airborne paper lanterns fueled by flame—can only be operated in the Volunteer State by licensed fireworks professionals.

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  • TDOE Awards $2.2 Million to Support Creation of Career Pathways

    Wednesday, June 06, 2018 | 12:18pm

    Press Releases | Education

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  • co*cke Co. Woman Charged 2nd Time with TennCare Fraud

    Wednesday, June 06, 2018 | 11:54am

    A co*cke County woman is charged in nearby Hamblen County with doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits as payment.

    TennCare Fraud | News | Press Releases | TennCare Fraud

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  • State Fire Marshal Offers Safety Tips Ahead of Music Festival Season

    Wednesday, June 06, 2018 | 07:31am

    NASHVILLE – With the official start of summer ahead, music lovers are counting down the days until the kick-off of Tennessee’s outdoor festival season. With events like Bonnaroo in Manchester, CMA Fest in Nashville, and Chattanooga’s Riverbend Festival, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding music fans to incorporate safety into their festival plans.

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  • SFMO Provides Guidance, Adopts New Codes To Enhance School Safety

    Tuesday, June 05, 2018 | 03:23pm

    NASHVILLE – In an effort to provide greater flexibility and clarity to Tennessee educators when planning for school safety emergencies, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) today announces new guidance for classroom safety in addition to the adoption of the National Fire Protection Association 2018 Life Safety Code rules for classroom safety measures.

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  • "Weird" Veggies Are Favorites You Just Haven't Tried

    Tuesday, June 05, 2018 | 09:57am

    A stranger is just a friend you haven’t yet met, the saying goes. The same is true for the unfamiliar vegetables that will be showing up at farmers markets and in community supported agriculture (CSA) boxes this summer.

    Press Releases | Agriculture | Agriculture

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  • Mississippi Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud

    Monday, June 04, 2018 | 12:11pm

    A Mississippi woman is charged with TennCare fraud for falsely reporting her residence in order to obtain benefits from TennCare, the state’s taxpayer-funded healthcare insurance program.

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  • Shelby County Resident Charged with Tax Evasion

    Friday, June 01, 2018 | 02:33pm

    MEMPHIS - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the arrest of Richard Lee Rudd for tax evasion.

    Press Releases | Revenue

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  • Tennessee Recognized for Innovation in Serving Low-Income Families

    Friday, June 01, 2018 | 11:52am

    The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is receiving recognition for several years of work to radically change the way it serves thousands of low-income families.A new case study prepared in partnership with the Ascend at the Aspen Institute honors the department for being among the nation’s leaders in crafting and implementing a 2 Generation, or 2Gen, approach. Tennessee’s 2Gen programs aim to work with children and their parents simultaneously and put both on a path towards permanent economic security.

    Human Services

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  • Lawrence Co. Woman Charged with TennCare Fraud in Maury Co.

    Friday, June 01, 2018 | 11:20am

    A Lawrence County woman is charged in Maury County with doctor shopping for prescription drugs, using TennCare as payment for the pills.

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  • TDCI Shares Tips on Preparing for, Reacting to Severe Weather Ahead of Hurricane Season

    Friday, June 01, 2018 | 10:42am

    NASHVILLE – As June 1 marks the beginning of the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is advising Volunteer State residents how they can prepare and protect themselves before and after severe weather.

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    What animal is Tennessee known for? ›

    Raccoon. In 1971, the Raccoon was adopted as Tennessee's official wild animal. The Raccoon, Procyon lotor, is a furry animal that has a bushy, ringed tail and a band of black hair around its eyes which looks like a mask.

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    What fruit is Tennessee known for? ›

    The tomato, scientifically known as Lycopersicon lycopersicum, was designated Tennessee's official state fruit in 2003 by the 103rd General Assembly (Public Chapter 154).

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    Is Tennessee a good state to move to? ›

    Tennessee offers a unique blend of history, culture, affordability, and natural beauty, making it an ideal place to live. From the bustling cities of Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga to the tranquillity of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there's something for everyone in Tennessee.

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    What is the state flower and bird of Tennessee? ›

    Tennessee state symbols - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help. The flag, seal, flower (iris), bird (northern mockingbird), and tree (tulip poplar) are some of the major state symbols of Tennessee.

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    What is Tennessee's national food? ›

    A bill making the vinegary and mustardy dish the first official state food got its final approval on Thursday, Feb. 22. Hot slaw will be joining the ranks of other official state symbols, such as the tomato as the state fruit and the raccoon as the state wild animal.

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    What is the national dog of Tennessee? ›

    The bluetick coonhound is Tennessee's state dog — as if that was a debatable subject. Gov. Bill Lee signed the bill into law on Wednesday officially making the beloved University of Tennessee mascot a state symbol. The bipartisan bill, which was introduced by Rep.

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    What is the state song of Tennessee? ›

    The text for "My Homeland, Tennessee" was originally submitted to a contest seeking a patriotic state song for Tennessee. Smith added music to Taylor's words and the song won the competition. In 1925, the Tennessee General Assembly honored the winning song by officially adopting it as the state song of Tennessee.

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    What is Tennessee's motto? ›

    The state of Tennessee's motto is “Agriculture and Commerce,” taken from the wording used on the state seal. The motto was officially adopted in 1987 by Public Chapter 402 by the 95th General Assembly.

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    What is the cheapest place to live in Tennessee? ›

    Memphis has the lowest cost of living in Tennessee, making it an affordable option for those looking to relocate.

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    What is the nicest area in Tennessee to live in? ›

    The best cities in Tennessee include Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, and Memphis. See what other towns comprise the best places to live in TN.

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    What salary do you need to live comfortably in Tennessee? ›

    $27,200 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $37,200 is the 75th percentile.

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    What is the state drink of Tennessee? ›

    State Beverage: Milk

    But the official state beverage is actually milk. The dairy product was designated as a state symbol in 2009. According to the Tennessee State Library and Archives, the state's dairy industry produced nearly 100 million pounds of milk in 2007, totaling more than $200 million in cash.

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    What is the state bug of Tennessee? ›

    The official state insects were designated by Public Chapter 292 of the Acts of 1975. They are the well-known firefly, or lightning bug beetle, and the ladybeetle, more commonly known as the ladybug or ladybird beetle.

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    What is the state fish of Tennessee? ›

    The official state sport fish, designated in 2005, is the smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu), a sought-after game fish. The state commercial fish, designated in 1988, is the channel catfish, Ictalurus lacustris, which is found in most Tennessee streams and many lakes and is widely stocked and reared in farm ponds.

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    What is the mythical creature of Tennessee? ›

    In the remote wilderness of the Appalachian Mountains, tales of hairy, ape-like beasts have circulated for generations. These creatures, often compared to the famed Sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest, are known by many names - the Tennessee Wildman, the Flintville Monster, the Bigfoot of the East.

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    What is the main thing Tennessee is known for? ›

    Tennessee is known for music, from bluegrass to blues. Tennessee is also known for the Manhattan Project, Dollywood, the Great Smokey Mountains national park, fishing, hunting, sports loving and Fed Ex. Tennessee also has more civil war battlefields than any other state besides Virginia.

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    What is Tennessee state most known for? ›

    Tennessee is known for: Country music. Whiskey. Graceland and Elvis.

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    What is the most hunted animal in Tennessee? ›

    The white-tailed deer is Tennessee's most popular big game animal. The Agency's white-tailed deer program began in the 1940's with the initiation of deer restoration activities. From 1940 to 1985 over 9,000 deer were released into various counties and wildlife management areas of Tennessee.

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