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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced he will deliver his seventh State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 10 at 6 p.m. CST. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol.
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# Transparent Tennessee
*To be the fastest improving state in the country.* The administration is focused on ensuring that Tennessee's K-12 education system is led by great principals and highly effective teachers.
*To be the #1 state in the Southeast for high quality jobs.*
The administration is working hard to foster a business-friendly environment that will make it easier for Tennessee companies to grow and make our state a more attractive place for businesses to call home.
*To be the best managed state, providing high-quality services at the lowest possible price to taxpayers.* Tennessee has a proud tradition of being a fiscally conservative state, and the administration is working hard to ensure state government continues to be well managed with the lowest possible tax burden to residents.
*To promote healthy behavior and provide high quality services to our most vulnerable populations.* Working to provide high quality and cost effective services to each and every Tennessean.
*To promote the safety and security of Tennesseans.* A public safety subcabinet was established to work across state agencies in and effort to reduce drug abuse and trafficking, to curb violent crime, and to cut the rate of repeat offenders.
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# Careers
* ## Tennessee Wins 2024 NASPE Award for Compensation Modernization
* ## New Job Posting Schedule
  There is a new job posting schedule effective January 1, 2024
* ## Tennessee State Government named one of Forbes Best-In-State Employers
* ## Download the MyTN App Today
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* ## Wanted: Builders of a Better Tennessee
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* ## Tennessee State Government Recognized as a Top Employer
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* ## Join TeamTN Today!
**The State of Tennessee is the largest employer in the state, and there is no better place to serve. TeamTN works together to maintain infrastructure, protect natural resources, and develop thriving communities.  Thank you for your interest to join us in the meaningful work to build a better Tennessee.**
## Featured Departments
### IMPACT
The services our employees provide are essential to the people of Tennessee.
In public service, you will spend every day doing work that is vital to your state and your community. There is no better place to serve than on TeamTN.
### CULTURE
Our culture is founded in employee ownership. Together, we are one team committed to building a better Tennessee. TeamTN is dedicated to continuous improvement in providing better service and results for the citizens of Tennessee.
#### INNOVATION
We are building state government for the future. Our innovative employment practices include merit-based compensation, mobile work models, and modern workspaces. Not to mention our commitment to implementing new ideas to drive better
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#### EXPERIENCE
The State of Tennessee offers a wide variety of careers, ranging from accounting to forestry. More than 43,000 employees are part of TeamTN. With so many opportunities to enjoy diverse work, people, and experiences, you will never be short on trying something
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# Driver Services
[## Dyersburg Driver Services Center Closed
The Dyersburg Driver Services Center, 180 Highway 51 Bypass North, is closed for a planned remodel. It will reopen in March.
[## Lebanon Driver Services Center Now Open
The Lebanon Driver Services Center which closed for a planned remodel on July 15 reopened on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
[## Columbia Driver Services Center Now Open
The Columbia Driver Services Center which closed Thursday, Dec. 5 for carpet replacement reopened Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
[## Do I Need an MVR?
New or returning Tennessee residents who currently have a driver license from California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Nevada, Oklahoma, Vermont or West Virginia must present a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from their former state when applying for a Tennessee license.
[## Rockwood Driver Services Center Now Open
The Rockwood Driver Services Center which closed for a planned remodel on Sept. 11, reopened on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
[## Memphis/Summer Avenue Closed
The Memphis/Summer Avenue Driver Services and Reinstatement Center, 5266 Summer Ave., Suite 75, closed for a planned remodel on Wednesday, Oct. 16, and will reopen January 2025.
[## Oakland Driver Services Center Open
The Oakland Driver Services Center which closed for a planned remodel on Aug. 29, reopened on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
[## New Tennessee Driver Licenses
Tennessee is now issuing Driver Licenses and ID cards with a new design and enhanced security features at select Driver Services Centers and will expand to all centers over the next few months.
[## Driver License Document Upload
Upload required identity documents in e-Services.
[## Driver Services Appointments
Schedule an appointment for your visit to a Driver Services Center.
[## Now Accepting Applications for Driver License Examiners
Apply today!
[## Reinstatements
Find out how to pay your reinstatement fees and submit compliance documents to the Department for reinstatement.
### Driver Services Division Mission
The mission of the Driver Services Division is to promote safe, knowledgeable, and competent drivers in the State of Tennessee. Using diversified program offerings, the Division is able to provide various services to Tennessee Citizens. The Driver Services Division is responsible for testing and issuing driver licenses as well as offering voter registration and issuance of driving records.
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  Friday, January 24, 2025 | 02:23pm
  Friday, January 24, 2025 | 02:20pm
  Friday, January 24, 2025 | 02:13pm
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced he will deliver his seventh State of the State address to the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans on Monday, February 10 at 6 p.m. CST. The joint session will take place in the House Chamber of the Tennessee State Capitol.
  Friday, January 24, 2025 | 10:51am
  Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. is announcing nineteen businesses will benefit from the latest round of Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) awards.
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  Friday, January 24, 2025 | 08:39am
  The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) is announcing agricultural and forestry business recipients of the cost share fund, AgTrack.
  Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 03:07pm
  Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 02:58pm
  The University of Tennessee released its 2024 annual survey, The Impact of TennCare: A Survey of Recipients, which shows a record-high 96% satisfaction rate among families using TennCare for their children.
  Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 02:25pm
  Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 01:30pm
  NASHVILLE – In a year that saw three consecutive months of record-low unemployment, Tennessee ended 2024 with an unemployment rate well below the U.S. rate, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).
  Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 01:31pm
  Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 09:58am
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented the administration’s agenda on illegal immigration that will go before the Tennessee General Assembly during the special session convening January 27. On Day One of the Trump Administration, President Trump signed executive orders to halt illegal immigration, secure our nation’s borders and restore public safety, and the Governor’s proposed legislation reinforces Tennessee's commitment to keeping communities safe and reducing crime by strengthening coordination between state, local, and federal agencies to enforce immigration laws on the books.
  Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 09:30am
  NASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 11.50 percent per annum.
  The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 7.50 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on January 21, 2025.
  Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 08:30am
  NASHVILLE -- Join the Department of Revenue on January 28 at 9 am Central time for a free webinar to discuss liquor by the drink (LBD) tax.
  Friday, January 17, 2025 | 04:26pm
  The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is accepting applications for the first round of solid waste materials management grants this year for communities and other eligible entities across the state.
  Friday, January 17, 2025 | 03:50pm
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# Upcoming Events
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  January 21, 2025 - February 1, 2025
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# December 2024
  December 1, 2024
  December 2, 2024 - December 6, 2024
  December 2, 2024
  December 3, 2024, from 9:00 am to TBD
  December 3, 2024
  The Board of Trustees for the K-12 Mental Health Trust Fund will meet on December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (Central Time).
  December 3, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm CST
  December 3, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CST
  The Medical Advisory Committee assists the administrator in the development of the treatment guidelines and advises the administrator on issues relating to medical care in the workers’ compensation system.
  The committee is comprised of practitioners in the medical community having experience in the treatment of workers’ compensation injuries, representatives of the insurance industry, employer representatives, and employee representatives.