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Nashville, Tennessee —A Tennessee State Trooper making a traffic stop discovers cocaine and heroin., valued at nearly half a million dollars.
On Wednesday August 29, 2007, a THP Trooper stopped a 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse at the 42 mile marker on I-75 at approximately 8:30 a.m., for suspicion of DUI. The Trooper pulled the vehicle over after […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - On Wednesday, August 29, 2007, Ibrahim Afaneh, age 50, owner of Mini Max #3 convenience store located at 4511 Macon Road in Memphis, Tenn., pleaded guilty to charges of Sales Tax Evasion and Theft Over $10,000. Afaneh was previously indicted by the Shelby County Grand Jury on April 18, 2005, on […]

NASHVILLE - Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that Omni Tech in Dyersburg was chosen to receive the SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) award.
 
“Omni Tech is adding the SHARP award to their achievements in workplace safety,” said James Neeley, commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce […]

Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner Gerald Nicely today announced that construction related lane closure activity on Tennessee’s interstate and state highways will be suspended this Labor Day weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel.
Crews will cease all lane closure activity at noon Friday, August 31 through […]

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner, James G. Neeley, is proud to announce the high growth rates of the Drug-Free Workplace Program. Since the program began in April 1998 approximately 7,300 employers (or 18 percent of working Tennesseans) have become participants.
“The Drug-Free Workplace Program promotes a safer workplace, lower absenteeism, higher […]

Wheelchair-bound hunters in Tennessee have a chance to archery hunt deer at the Cordell Hull Wildlife Refuge in addition to expanding hunting opportunities at the established wheelchair-bound hunting zone at the Cordell Hull Wildlife Management Area.
According to the TWRA, deer gun/archery for wheelchair bound hunters at the Cordell Hull WMA will be held on November […]

Knoxville, TN. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced today that James White Parkway (JWP) will remain closed to traffic during the Labor Day weekend including the “Boomsday” fireworks celebration on Sunday, September 2. The three-day Boomsday festival which begins Friday, August 31 usually attracts more than 325,000 visitors into […]

Nashville, Tennessee — As millions plan to hit the road this holiday weekend, the Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) advises that the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) will be out in force, cracking down on drivers who break the law. The Labor Day holiday weekend begins Friday, August 31, at 6 p.m., and ends Monday, September […]

Nashville, Tennessee— The Department of Safety (TDOS) has opened a new Driver License Station at 1070 N. Gateway Avenue in Rockwood. The state-of-the-art facility, which began serving customers on Tuesday, August 21, is located just across the parking lot from the old station and is also home to the Tennessee Highway Patrol in that area.
In […]

NASHVILLE – Omni Tech Manufacturing will receive the SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) award on Friday, August 31, at 1:30 p.m. (CDT). The ceremony will take place at the facility located at 1050 S. Main in Dyersburg.

WHO:

Omni Tech Manufacturing
James Neeley, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development

WHAT:

SHARP (Safety […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State animal emergency coordinator and veterinarian Robert “Bob” Linnabary was recently recognized for his contributions to animal care emergency planning and preparedness by the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security. 
Linnabary was awarded an honorary commission as “Colonel, Aide de Camp” signed by Governor Phil Bredesen and […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville attorney Theresa Hughes Denton has been appointed to the position of General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture announced state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens. 
 
“Considering Theresa’s extensive experience in state government and in environmental law, she will be a great asset to the […]

On Saturday, September 8, the TWRA, in conjunction with the University of Tennessee Ag. Experiment Station in Spring Hill, will be hosting the 2nd Annual Youth Dove Hunt. Youths, ages 9-15, who have successfully completed a hunter education course may participate. All youth must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. There is limited space, so […]

TENNESSEE BUSINESS TAX SEMINAR SERIES
UTK WILL HOST SEMINAR SEPTEMBER 13

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Revenue and Austin Peay State University will co-sponsor the annual 2007 Tennessee Business Tax Seminar on September 11 from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Morgan University Center, located on the APSU campus in Clarksville.
This seminar is designed to provide current, in-depth information on Tennessee […]

CHATTANOOGA - September 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the department’s Chattanooga regional office, located at 540 McCallie Ave. The workshop will be held in conference room 607.
JOHNSON CITY - September 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the department’s Johnson City regional office, located at 204 High Point Drive.
MEMPHIS - September […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Willie Johnson, Jr., age 69 and owner of J&J Liquors located in Memphis, Tenn., was arrested by officers from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Fugitive Division yesterday for sales tax evasion and theft of property  greater than $10,000.  Bond was set at $5,000.
The arrest resulted from an investigation conducted by the Special Investigations […]

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley have awarded $107,801 to the Nashville Career Advancement Center in Nashville to be used for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) training in Rutherford County.
The money is from the Statewide Activity Grant for Skills Shortages and will fund LPN training […]

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley have awarded $54,940 to the Southwest Human Resource Agency for an additional instructor for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) training.
The money is from statewide funding and will be used to hire an additional teacher for LPN training for classes […]

Nashville, Tenn. – Governor Phil Bredesen and the Tennessee Historical Commission have announced grants to 23 community organizations for programs and activities that support the preservation of historic and archeological sites, districts and structures.
“Historic places are an important part of our state’s heritage, and this program helps fund the work of local governments, non-profit agencies […]