JACKSON --- A Tennessee State Trooper discovered four children between the ages of 4 and 13 in the back of a moving truck he stopped for a traffic violation on Wednesday in Madison County and arrested two adults in the vehicle on child endangerment charges.
Organizations Join National Effort to Encourage Consumers to Save
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI) and the TNStars College Saving Program, which is part of the Tennessee Treasury Department, will join America Saves and the American Savings Education Council to celebrate America Saves Week, Feb. 25 – March 2, 2013. America Saves Week is a national effort to promote an opportunity for consumers across America to make more conscientious efforts to save their money.
Replaces retiring Judge Wheeler A. Rosenbalm on bench in Knox County
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed Deborah C. Stevens of Knoxville as Circuit Court Judge for the 6th Judicial District in Knox County following the retirement of Judge Wheeler A. Rosenbalm.
“I am pleased to appoint Deborah Stevens in light of her 30-year career,” Haslam said. “She has an extensive track record that will serve the district well.”
Henning - The Department of Correction is now hiring Correctional Officers at the West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Henning. A job fair will be held next month for candidates interested in a career in law enforcement and in assisting in the mission of operating safe and secure prisons. Potential candidates will be able to apply for positions at the prison on Saturday, March 2 and take part in a tour of the facility.
NASHVILLE – First Lady Crissy Haslam hosted a Read20 Family Book Club event commemorating African American History Month today at the Tennessee State Museum. More than 60 3rd grade students from Lockland Elementary School in east Nashville joined Mrs. Haslam to read the February Book of the Month, Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America, and discuss the important contributions of American civil rights leaders. Following the reading event, students toured the museum’s Discovering the Civil War exhibit featuring important documents and artifacts relating to African American History.
“We are excited to feature a book highlighting one of America’s most impactful civil rights leaders during African American History Month,” said Mrs. Haslam. “Reading non-fiction books can be especially beneficial, because students can practice essential reading skills, with the added bonus of learning something new and factual.”
Festiva Hospitality Group to Create 100 Telemarking and Management Positions
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Festiva Hospitality Group representatives today announced the company has opened a call center in Johnson City. The announcement represents an investment of $1.1 million and will create 100 jobs.
Forum Will Be Held April 24-26 at Montgomery Bell State Park
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Greenways and Trails program will hold a forum at Montgomery Bell State Park April 24-26, 2013, which will be hosted by the department’s Recreation Educational Services Division and the Commissioner’s Council on Greenways and Trails.
Medical Sciences Company to Invest $50 Million, Create 525 New Jobs
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with ProNova Solutions officials today announced the medial sciences company will locate a headquarters facility and research and commercialization laboratory in Alcoa, Tenn. The announcement represents an investment of $50 million and the creation of 525 new positions in Blount County.
Peanut Butter Manufacturing Facility to Employ 125
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with The J.M. Smucker Company announced today the company’s decision to convert its existing Memphis production facility to a peanut butter manufacturing plant, resulting in the investment of $55.6 million by the company. Smucker expects to have a workforce of 125 employees in Memphis upon completion of the project in 2014.
Free “Pocket Ranger” Application Connects Users to the Great Outdoors
NASHVILLE – The Department of Environment and Conservation has partnered with the Parks by Nature Network to launch Tennessee State Parks Pocket Ranger®, a free iPhone and Android application for park visitors on the move.
