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Tennessee’s farmers markets are providing more than just a place to find fresh food.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is proud to join the Administration for Community Living in promoting May as Older Americans Month. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Connect, Create, Contribute,” which encourages older adults and their communities to: • Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation. • Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment. • Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Rachele Gibson of Gibson County as the 28th judicial district public defender to succeed Tom W. Crider. “Rachele has passionately served the 28th district for years and is exceptionally qualified for this role,” said Gov. Lee. “We congratulate her on this promotion and look forward to working together.” Gibson has served as the assistant public defender from 2004-2008 and again from 2013-2019. Previously, she served as the assistant district attorney from 2008-2013. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin and the Nashville School of Law. Gibson resides in Bradford, Tenn. with her husband and two children.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Advanced Design Solutions Inc. officials today announced the auto supplier will invest $10 million and create nearly 180 jobs in Lawrenceburg.

NASHVILLE – Starting Saturday, May 25, 2019, Galilee Memorial Gardens in Bartlett, Tenn. will be opened to the public on weekends and holidays, including Memorial Day, as part of a newly court-approved plan by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI).

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission, which is part of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards, has voted unanimously to suspend the used motor vehicle dealer license of McDivitt Motors, LLC (1723 U.S. 51 South, Covington, Tenn).

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) marks a century of progress at its annual educational conference in Murfreesboro which begins Wednesday, June 12. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the first workers’ compensation bill in Tennessee, BWC will host a gala at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro.

The state veterinarian’s office is investigating an outbreak of Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) in a group of racing Quarter Horses in Middle Tennessee.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Medacta USA officials announced today that the orthopedic and medical device maker will relocate its U.S. headquarters to Middle Tennessee from Chicago.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and the official opening day for many public pools. The Tennessee Department of Health is celebrating Healthy and Safe Swimming Week leading into the holiday with reminders about simple steps everyone can take to enjoy the fun of swimming and help keep our swimming areas safe and healthy.

Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration Commissioner Stuart McWhorter today announced that revenues for April exceeded the monthly revenues from the previous year.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is joining the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help alert Tennessee consumers to increased reports of “one ring” or “Wangiri” scam robocalls targeting specific area codes in bursts, often calling multiple times in the middle of the night.

BLOUNTVILLE - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Robert Ranuro pleading “no contest” to two counts of sales tax evasion today. Ranuro, 56, previously owned Biggies TN, a restaurant in Kingsport. Judge James Goodwin accepted Ranuro’s plea to sales tax and liquor-by- the drink tax evasion.

NASHVILLE - Death Row Inmate Charles Wright (TOMIS #107084) was pronounced dead of natural causes on May 17, 2019 at 11:57 a.m. at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville.