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How many H-1B petitions were made by Tennessee employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

By Volunteer State News | Apr 21, 2025

Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in Tennessee submitted 556 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Which type of Tennessee companies were inspected the most by FDA in 2024?

By Volunteer State News | Apr 21, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 69 inspections at 66 Food and Cosmetics companies from Tennessee in 2024.

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NFIB report highlights potential tax hike implications for Tennessee small businesses

By Volunteer State News | Apr 15, 2025

NFIB has published a report discussing the possible impact of a potential tax hike on Tennessee's small businesses.

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Tennessee ranks No. 2 in economic outlook, praised by NFIB

By Volunteer State News | Apr 15, 2025

Tennessee's small business community is praising the state's No. 2 ranking in economic outlook according to the 2025 "Rich States, Poor States" report by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

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Tennessee sees 4 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry during 2024

By Volunteer State News | Apr 14, 2025

Employers classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry based in Tennessee submitted four H-1B petitions during 2024.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Tennessee companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Volunteer State News | Apr 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at seven Biologics companies from Tennessee in the first quarter of 2025.

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Tennessee's combined tax revenues down 19.3% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Volunteer State News | Apr 11, 2025

Tennessee collected $6.2 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Tennessee: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Tennessee in Q1

By Volunteer State News | Apr 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from Tennessee in the first quarter of 2025.

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Q3 2024: Tennessee's combined tax revenues down 19.3% since Q2 2024

By Volunteer State News | Apr 10, 2025

Tennessee collected $6.2 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Tennessee ranks 11th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Volunteer State News | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Tennessee reported 1,200 teacher vacancies, equating to 12 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 11th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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Tennessee Attorney General issues flood recovery consumer tips

By Volunteer State News | Apr 8, 2025

In response to the recent floods in Tennessee, the state's Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Affairs has released recommendations for those affected.

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100 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Tennessee in 2024

By Volunteer State News | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Tennessee submitted 100 H-1B petitions during 2024.

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

By Volunteer State News | Apr 6, 2025

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

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EDA awards over $9 million in grants for economic development projects in Tennessee in 2023

By Volunteer State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 11 grants totaling $9,240,486 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Tennessee.

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Tennessee: Food and Cosmetics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Tennessee in March

By Volunteer State News | Apr 2, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Tennessee in March.

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Tennessee ranks 31 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Volunteer State News | Apr 2, 2025

Tennessee ranks 31 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,164 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee to discuss financial matters at upcoming meeting

By Volunteer State News | Apr 2, 2025

The Tennessee Dairy Promotion Committee will hold a public meeting on April 8, 2025, at 12 p.m. Central time.

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

By Volunteer State News | Apr 1, 2025

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

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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 1,038 H-1B petitions in Tennessee throughout 2024

By Volunteer State News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, 1,038 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Tennessee, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Tennessee to hold free webinar on new business tax obligations

By Volunteer State News | Mar 27, 2025

The Tennessee Department of Revenue is offering a free webinar for new businesses on Wednesday, April 2, at 8:30 a.m. Central.