2014 News Releases

Celebrate Easter by Building a College Savings Nest Egg
(April 15, 2014)

Easter is a time when children look forward to chocolate eggs. But there’s another gift that people can give to children, grandchildren or other young friends and relatives this holiday season. And, unlike the chocolate that often disappears before dinner, this gift can last a lifetime. more...

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Commission Honors Tennesseans Who Have Made Outstanding Contributions to Financial Literacy Education
(April 8, 2014)

The Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission has recognized three organizations and one individual for their exceptional work in promoting financial literacy in our state. Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey, Speaker Beth Harwell and Treasurer David Lillard honored the winners during the commission’s recent annual banquet, which raised about $175,000 to support the commission’s financial literacy initiatives throughout Tennessee. more...

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Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission Awards Dinner, 4/1/14

ABOVE: Lt. Gov. Ramsey, Representative John Ragan, Speaker Harwell, and Treasurer Lillard present Dr. Bruce Borchers with the 2014 Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission Platinum Award. Dr. Borchers accepts the award on behalf of Oak Ridge Schools.

ABOVE: Lt. Gov. Ramsey, Speaker Harwell and Treasurer Lillard present Denine Torr with the 2014 Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission Outstanding Corporate Partner Award. Ms. Torr accepts the award on behalf of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

ABOVE: Lt. Gov. Ramsey, Speaker Harwell and Treasurer Lillard present Ms. Carol Yochem of First Tennessee Bank with the 2014 Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission Outstanding Corporate Partner Award.

ABOVE: Lt. Gov. Ramsey, Speaker Harwell and Treasurer Lillard present Maria Jimenez with the 2014 Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission Leadership Partner Award. Ms. Jimenez is the creator of FUN Accounting for Preschoolers.

 

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State Treasurer Lillard to Host Financial Literacy Summit for Teachers in Nashville
(March 11, 2014)

Teachers who attend a March 22 financial literacy summit at Lipscomb University in Nashville will each receive a $50 gift card from Amazon. And one lucky teacher will leave with an iPad2. However, all summit participants will also be getting something far more valuable: Financial literacy lessons that they can teach to their students and apply to their own lives. more...

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'America Saves Week' Emphasizes the Value of Putting Money Aside
(February 24, 2014)

Did you know that nearly half of Americans don't have a savings plan with specific goals? Or that about one-third of Americans don't have enough emergency funds on hand to cover unexpected expenses like car repairs or visits to the doctor? more...

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State Treasurer Lillard to Host Financial Literacy Summit for Teachers in Jackson
(February 12, 2014)

Teachers who attend a Feb. 22 financial literacy summit at Jackson State Community College will each receive a $50 gift card from Amazon. And one lucky teacher will leave with an iPad2. However, all summit participants will also be getting something far more valuable: Financial literacy lessons that they can teach to their students and apply to their own lives. more...

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Report to the Legislative Council on Pensions and Insurance

Review of the Annual Funding Status of local Government Defined Benefit Pension Plans External to Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Read Report
(January 27, 2014)

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State Treasurer Lillard to Host Financial Literacy Summit for Teachers in Chattanooga
(January 30, 2014)

Teachers who attend a Feb. 8 financial literacy summit at Chattanooga State Community College will each receive a $50 gift card from Amazon. more...

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Crews Selected to Lead Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System's Private Equity Program
(January 28, 2014)

Daniel Crews has been selected by the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, (TCRS) a division of the Tennessee Department of Treasury, to serve as director for private equity investments. more...

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Shelby County Trustee’s Office Receives Prestigious Pinnacle Award
(January 10, 2014)

The Office of Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir was honored today by the National Association of State Treasurers with its prestigious Pinnacle Achievement Award for excellence in financial operations and for proactive financial literacy outreach by the Trustee’s Office. more...

Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir (left) accepts the National Association of State Treasurers Pinnacle Achievement Award for the Trustee’s Office from Tennessee State Treasurer David Lillard Jr.  Lillard, a Shelby County resident, is the current senior vice-president of NAST.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 2013 News Releases

 

Alert to Active Johnson City Power Board Employees Participating in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
(December 23, 2013)

The Tennessee Department of Treasury is informing active Johnson City Power Board employees about a theft of personal information. more...

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Treasury Department Provides Credit Monitoring and Hot Line Services for Metro Nashville Teachers
(December 18, 2013)

Last Thursday evening, Treasury officials discovered that a former Treasury employee for the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System had downloaded a file that included personal information of active Metro Nashville teachers from a work computer to his personal computer. more...

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Alert to Active Metro Nashville Teachers Participating in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
(December 14, 2013)

The Tennessee Department of Treasury is informing active Metro Nashville teachers about a possible theft of personal information. more...

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Give a Holiday Gift That Will Last a Lifetime
(December 3, 2013)

The holidays can be a stressful time. Many of us dread fighting the crowds at stores and struggle with gift ideas for friends and loved ones.

However, thanks to the TN Stars College Savings 529 Program, you can give a gift that will have a lasting impact on a young person’s life – without leaving the comfort of your home.

During the holiday season, the Tennessee Treasury Department is encouraging parents, grandparents, other relatives and friends of young children to consider opening new accounts with TN Stars as gifts. more...

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