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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

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 receives $170.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Volunteer State News | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 497 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Tennessee during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA home loan amount averages $346,725 in Tennessee for Q2

By Volunteer State News | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Tennessee during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $346,725, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 3.6% fewer home purchase loans in Tennessee in Q2

By Volunteer State News | Sep 14, 2024

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

Rep. Lowell Russell receives prestigious Guardian Award from NFIB

By Volunteer State News | Sep 11, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has awarded state Representative Lowell Russell with the Guardian of Small Business award.

Tennessee ranks 11th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Volunteer State News | Sep 10, 2024

Tennessee ranked 11th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 3,113 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Tennessee ranked 26th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Volunteer State News | Sep 7, 2024

With $346,725 in home loans issued, Tennessee ranked 26th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, 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 | Sep 6, 2024

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.