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Average cost of college went up for students in Tennessee in 2022-23 school year

By Volunteer State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2% in Tennessee in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

VA Purchase Loans in Tennessee average $372,413 for Q3

By Volunteer State News | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Tennessee in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $372,413, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Tennessee: Food and Cosmetics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Tennessee in Q3

By Volunteer State News | Oct 12, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted six inspections at six Food and Cosmetics companies from Tennessee in the third quarter of 2024.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on device companies in Tennessee during Q3

By Volunteer State News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from Tennessee in the third quarter of 2024.

VA home loan amount averages $357,093 in Tennessee for Q3

By Volunteer State News | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Tennessee during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $357,093, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Tennessee average $347,745 for Q3

By Volunteer State News | Oct 7, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Tennessee for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $347,745, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Tennessee one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Volunteer State News | Oct 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Volunteer State News shows that Tennessee is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

VA Purchase Loans in Tennessee average $359,758 for Q2

By Volunteer State News | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Tennessee in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $359,758, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Tennessee ranks 23rd in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Volunteer State News | Oct 3, 2024

With $336,941 in issued loans, Tennessee ranked 23rd for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA Inspection: What type of Tennessee companies were under most scrutiny during September?

By Volunteer State News | Oct 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Tennessee in September.

Which type of Tennessee companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

By Volunteer State News | Oct 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Food and Cosmetics companies from Tennessee in September.

Tennessee: Veterinary companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Tennessee in September

By Volunteer State News | Oct 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Veterinary companies from Tennessee in September.

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In Tennessee, 1,647 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Volunteer State News | Sep 30, 2024

Tennessee registered 1,647 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

VA provides 3,113 home loans in Tennessee totaling $1.1 billion in Q2

By Volunteer State News | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 3,113 home loans totaling $1.1 billion in Tennessee during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Governor announces aid for Tennesseans recovering from Hurricane Helene

By Volunteer State News | Sep 28, 2024

Governor Bill Lee has announced the Helene Emergency Assistance Loans (HEAL) Program, establishing a $100 million fund to aid Tennesseans affected by Hurricane Helene.

Inflation in Tennessee outpaces national average as of August 2024

By Volunteer State News | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Tennessee experienced a 21.3% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

VA provides 1,963 home purchase loans in Tennessee in Q2

By Volunteer State News | Sep 25, 2024

There were 1,963 VA home purchase loans issued in Tennessee in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $706.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Tennessee agency offers free resources for workplace safety improvement

By Volunteer State News | Sep 24, 2024

The Tennessee Occupational Safety & Health Administration (TOSHA) offers resources to enhance workplace safety and ensure compliance with regulations.

Uncertainty surrounds future of small business tax deduction set to expire in 2025

By Volunteer State News | Sep 23, 2024

NFIB State Director Jim Brown recently spoke with The Nashville Post regarding efforts to maintain the 20% Small Business Deduction.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Tennessee increases from Q1 to Q2

By Volunteer State News | Sep 22, 2024