Second annual holiday open house event at the Tennessee Residence begins
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam will host their second annual “Tennessee’s Home for the Holidays,” an Open House event available to all Tennesseans to tour the holiday decorations at the executive residence during the first two weeks in December.
This year’s holiday décor theme, “Tennessee Music,” was accomplished through partnerships with the Museum of Appalachia in East Tennessee, the Country Music Hall of Fame in Middle Tennessee, and Stax Museum in West Tennessee. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam recognizes five Veteran State Employees
November 7, 2012 |
Nashville TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam joined Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and Major General Terry “Max” Haston of the Tennessee Military Department today to recognize five veteran state employees and half a million Tennessee veterans of all ages and eras. The Governor’s Veterans Day event was held at the Tennessee Tower Plaza in downtown Nashville.
Sergeant Frank C. Bell, Jr., began his military career in the United States Army in December 1952. He is currently a member of the administrative staff of the Division of State Audit and is recognized for his military service to our country and impressive 47-year career with the State of Tennessee. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner urge Tennesseans to get Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
October 3, 2012 |
Influenza Vaccine Widely Available across Tennessee
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, First Lady Crissy Haslam and Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, have rolled up their sleeves to get their annual vaccinations against influenza, and are urging fellow Tennesseans to do the same to help protect and promote good health in the state.
Vaccination against the flu is the best way to protect yourself and your family from this illness. Seasonal flu vaccine is widely available at locations throughout Tennessee, including county health department clinics. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee names Top Schools for Achievement, Growth in 2011-12
August 27, 2012 |
Reward Schools located in 70 districts across the state in cities and rural areas
Brentwood, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman today announced 169 schools as the 2011-12 Reward Schools, the top 5 percent of schools in the state for annual growth and the top 5 percent for academic achievement.
For Montgomery County, the Reward Schools are Montgomery Central Elementary School for performance and progress and Woodlawn Elementary School for performance.

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Nashville Sounds open Homestand on Thursday
June 14, 2012 |
Fireworks, Adult T-Shirt Giveaway, Dukes Of Hazzard Theme Night, Trevecca Nazarene University Faith Nights® Concert, and Specialty Jersey Auction Highlight Eight-Game Homestand
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds return home to Greer Stadium this Thursday, June 14th, to open an eight-game homestand against the division-rival Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals affiliate) and Oklahoma City RedHawks (Astros affiliate).
Highlighting the week’s worth of promotions will be three fireworks shows, an Adult T-Shirt giveaway, Dukes of Hazzard Theme Night, a Trevecca Nazarene University FAITH NIGHTS® concert, and “Hammerin’ Homers Night” – a special evening for Habitat For Humanity of Greater Nashville at the ballpark during which the Sounds will wear specialty plaid, tool belt jerseys on the field.
 Nashville Sounds Baseball. (Mike Strasinger)
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Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam to serve as a Scholastic “Reading Ambassador” to help encourage Summer Reading
May 25, 2012 |
Nashville, TN – Tennessee First Lady Crissy Haslam visited Taylor Stratton Elementary in Madison today as part of Scholastic’s 6th Annual Summer Reading Challenge.
The Scholastic Summer Challenge is a free program designed to promote the importance and fun of reading during the summer to combat the “summer slide.” Haslam joined 47 other U.S. Governors’ Spouses, plus the Governors of Illinois, Vermont, and Arizona as a “Reading Ambassador” for the program. As a Reading Ambassador, Haslam will emphasize the importance of reading every day during the summer break.
 First Lady of Tennessee, Crissy Haslam, to help encourage participation in Summer Reading.
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Tennessee Department of Agriculture says a Berry Good Crop is Almost Gone, But Summer Produce Season Ramps Up
May 17, 2012 |
Nashville, TN – Tennessee has enjoyed a good year for strawberries in most places across the state, despite some cantankerous cold spells. The end of the strawberry crop just a couple of weeks from now signals the beginning of the summer produce season, with wave after wave of favorites lasting until a hard frost closes down harvests for the year.
Local strawberry patches will likely have berries for a few more weeks.
 Matt Gallaher, executive chef at the Tennessee Residence, receives some local strawberries from Laura Sleigh, H & S Farms in Clarksville TN. Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam have committed to using Tennessee grown and made products at the Tennessee Residence whenever possible.
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Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce February Events
February 1, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of February.
On Tuesday, February 7th, at 11:30am at the Hilton Garden Inn, 290 Alfred Thun Road, the Chamber will be presenting a Women In Business. Please join us for this very special Women In Business event, where the First Lady of Tennessee, Crissy Haslam, will serve as the keynote speaker.
 First Lady of Tennessee, Crissy Haslam, will speak at the next Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business.
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Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam host “Christmas at the Capitol”
November 28, 2011 |
Haslams kick off event and holiday season with lighting of state Christmas tree
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam tonight hosted “Christmas at the Capitol” in joining with state employees, their families and visitors to the Capitol to celebrate the holiday season.
“This is a time to reflect on all of our blessings and to celebrate with friends and family,” Haslam said. “Crissy and I wish Tennesseans a safe and happy holiday season and appreciate the honor of serving our citizens.” «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Christmas Tree Growers and Ag Department Help Haslam “App”ly His Commitment to Local Products for Holidays
November 22, 2011 |
Nashville, TN – The eight local Christmas trees Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam will display at the State Capitol and the Tennessee Residence will be adorned with slightly more than ornaments this year.
Donated from tree farms across the state, the six trees at the Tennessee Residence and two at the Capitol will have a mobile phone “quick response,” or “QR,” bar code displayed with the trees, linking many smartphone users directly to the Pick Tennessee Products Christmas tree directory. «Read the rest of this article»
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