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NASHVILLE - The Securities Division for the State of Tennessee, Department of Commerce and Insurance, is sponsoring an essay contest for high school seniors in Tennessee.Students are asked to write an essay on the subject of “Your Financial Future -- Your Decisions.” Students will convey how they will plan for their financial future and explain the justification of their choices.

NASHVILLE - Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Leslie Newman is pleased to announce the appointment of James H. "Jim" Pillow as the Assistant Commissioner for the Fire Prevention Division. Pillow recently spent four years as the Clarksville City Building and Codes Director. He previously spent 10 years with the city of Milan as a Building Official/City Planner.

Nashville, TN — The effects of storm systems active in the Gulf Coast are now being felt by
Tennesseans at the gas pump. Prices for fuel have risen dramatically and the State is offering
consumers information on how they can report possible price-gouging.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., — The Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs and the Tennessee Highway Patrol would like to warn consumers about charitable phone solicitations that have recently occurred.

Commissioner Paula A. Flowers announced today that she has revoked the insurance producer license and securities agent registration of 1 Point Solutions CEO Barry Stokes.