TNStars College Savings Program
- News & Headlines
- Welcome to the Department of Treasury
- How Do I?
- Upcoming Meetings
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System's Investment Committee Approves New Transactions
(June 12, 2013)
The Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System's investment committee approved several transactions, pending successful legal negotiations, at its most recent meeting. more...
Tennessee Treasurer Lillard Discusses Pension Plans’ Future at Forum
(June 11, 2013)
After successfully lobbying for major pension reforms in his own state, Tennessee Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. is participating in a national forum this week in Alexandria, Va. about the challenges facing public pension plans. more...
Dollar General Foundation Grant to Help Support Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission's Mission
(May 28, 2013)
The Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission received a $15,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation this month to support the Commission’s mission of increasing Tennesseans’ knowledge of money management and related issues. more...
"TNStars 529 Day" Means Fun Deals, Special Prizes and College Savings Incentives for Tennessee Families
(May 14, 2013)
Statewide event to promote the TNStars College Savings 529 Program. more...
Williamson County Elementary Teachers Can Earn Incentives for Encouraging Parents to Learn about College Savings
(April 17, 2013)
Williamson County and Franklin Special School District elementary school teachers who encourage parents to save a little, can spend a little. more...
Pension Reform Plan Passes House and Senate, Awaits Governor's Signature
(April 12, 2013)
A set of reforms designed to improve the long-term stability of the state's pension plan was approved by the state House of Representatives Thursday. more...
Media Advisory: Governor, Legislative Leaders, Bank Representatives Join Treasurer Lillard in Promoting Financial Literacy more...
(04-03-2013)
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Approves Four New Investment Commitments
(March 28, 2013)
The investment committee of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Board of Trustees has approved two new commitments within its private equity portfolio and two new commitments within its strategic lending portfolio. more...
Tennessee's State Pension Fund Rated Best in Nation for Investment Strategy
(March 19, 2013)
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), the state's retirement fund for state government, higher education and other public employees, is managing its investments better than any other large public pension plan in the country. So says Money Management Intelligence, a publication featuring news, trends and analysis about and for institutional investors.
more...
Treasurer Lillard Discusses Future of State Employee and K-12 Teachers Pension Plan
(February 26, 2013)
State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. is recommending that the General Assembly adopt a number of reforms to the state's retirement plan for public employees. The Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) is a well-funded pension plan. more...
TDFI, TNSTARS CELEBRATE AMERICA SAVES WEEK
FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 2
Organizations Join National Effort to Encourage Consumers to Save
(February 20, 2013)
The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions (TDFI) and the Tennessee Treasury Department’s TNStars College Saving Program will join America Saves and the American Savings Education Council to celebrate America Saves Week, Feb. 25 – March 2, 2013. more...
New Interactive Web Tool Helps Tennessee Families Better Understand College Savings
(January 29, 2013)
www.tnstars.com Launches Free Online Tutorial
The TNStars College Savings 529 Program unveiled a new interactive program guide today on its web site. The online tutorial is designed to help Tennesseans quickly and easily learn about the State of Tennessee's new college savings program. more...
Record Attendance Expected for Financial Literacy Teacher Training Summit in Memphis Saturday
(January 24, 2013)
More than 220 elementary school teachers from Memphis and surrounding areas have signed up for a financial literacy summit that will be held on the University of Memphis campus Saturday, January 26, 2013. more...
TNStars College Savings ‘Double Your Money’ Offer Extended
(January 3, 2013)
The Tennessee Treasury Department is extending a promotion that allows Tennessee residents who sign up for the state’s TNStars College Savings 529 Program to receive a $50 match for the first $50 they invest in the program. The matching funds promotion will be available through June 30, 2013. more...
Visit the Treasury newsroom for archived news releases and videos
Welcome to the State of Tennessee's Treasury Department home page. The Treasury Department is one of three legislative agencies within State government. Its major functions include:
-
Receiving and disbursing public funds.
-
Managing all State investments, including the pension fund.
-
Administering three major employee benefit programs, including the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, the Deferred Compensation Program, and the Flexible Benefits Plan.
-
Operating the Unclaimed Property, College Savings (Section 529 Plans), and Small and Minority-Owned Business programs.
-
Overseeing the risk management program and handling and adjudicating all claims made against the State.
OUR VISION
To be faithful stewards of the state's financial and human resources. To be passionate about achieving our mission and living by our core values.
OUR MISSION
We will be a leader by providing exceptional service to our customers honestly, efficiently, and effectively.
Find my unclaimed property?
Save for my child or grandchild's college (BEST)?
Find out about the Small and Minority Owned Business Program (SMOB)?
Find out more about Criminal Injury Compensation?
Apply for an Internship with Careers Now
Administrative Committee for TCRS
Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation
Audit Committee for TCRS
Board of Claims
The Board of Claims will be meeting at 1:00 P.M. (Central Time) on June 19, 2013 in The Executive Conference Room, Ground Floor State Capitol, Nashville, Tennessee. more...
The Board of Claims Staff will be meeting at 10:30 A.M. (Central Time) on June 12, 2013 in The Executive Conference Room, Ground Floor State Capitol, Nashville, Tennessee. more...
Board of Directors - State Trust of Tennessee
Board of Trustees of the BEST Fund
Board of Trustees for the COE Fund
Board of Trustees of the TCRS
Claims Commission
Collateral Pool Board
Interagency Cash Flow Committee
Investment Advisory Council
The Investment Advisory Council will be meeting at 10:00 a.m. (Central Time) on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the Andrew Jackson Building on the 11th Floor in the Treasury Conference Room, 502 Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tennessee. This is the quarterly meeting of the Investment Advisory Council. The Council will be reviewing TCRS’ investments. more...
Investment Committee for TCRS
The Investment Committee of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System will be meeting at 9:00 a.m. (Central Time) on Friday, May 31, 2013 at the State Capitol, Ground Floor in the Executive Conference Room in Nashville, Tennessee. more...
Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission