Boards and Commissions

Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation

The Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation is chaired by
Tennessee State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr.

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The Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation exists to provide information, research and recommendations concerning workers' compensation issues to the Tennessee General Assembly, the Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

In general, the Advisory Council is authorized to monitor the performance of the workers' compensation system in the implementation of legislative directives, to make recommendations relating to the adoption of rules and legislation; and to make recommendations regarding the method and form of statistical collections.

The Advisory Council also reviews the annual advisory prospective loss cost filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance and provides comment and recommendation concerning the filing to the Commissioner of Commerce and Insurance. In addition, at the request of the General Assembly, the Advisory Council annually reviews and provides comments and recommendations on proposed workers' compensation legislation.

Board Meetings and Materials

Upcoming Meetings

Recent Meetings

The Investment Committee of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Board of Trustees will meet at 2:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) Wednesday, March 23, 2022, via Webex.

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The Investment Committee of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Board of Trustees will meet at 2:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time) Tuesday, March 1, 2022, via WebEx. The Committee will consider investment transactions for the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System.

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The Investment Committee of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2021, via Webex.

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The Investment Committee of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Board of Trustees has been rescheduled from 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021, and will now meeting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 via Webex.

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The Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Board of Trustees, along with its Administrative Committee and Audit Committee, will meet Friday, September 24, 2021, via electronic/virtual communication as follows:

- The Audit Committee will meet at 8:00 a.m. CT via Microsoft TEAMS.

- The Administrative Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. CT via WebEx.

- The TCRS Board of Trustees will meet at 10:00 a.m. CT via WebEx.

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The Investment Committee of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Board of Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time) Tuesday, August 31, 2021, via electronic communication. The Committee will consider investment transactions for the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System.

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The Investment Committee of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) will meet at 2:00 p.m. CT Monday, April 26, 2021, via electronic communications.

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Meeting number (access code): 185 563 7152
Meeting password: Pp2vM5Qisc3

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Meeting Date and Time
Friday, March 26, 2021 at 9 A.M. CT

In the interest of public safety and welfare, this meeting will be held by electronic means only and will not occur in a physical location.

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Meeting number:  185 863 3345
Password:  3apATCK4aY4
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Dial:  1-415-655-0003
Access Code:  185 863 3345

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Meeting Date and Time
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. CST

In the interest of public safety and welfare, this meeting will be held by electronic means only and will not occur in a physical location.

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Meeting number:  185 916 4803
Password:  jMEtJP5Yn43
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Dial:  1-415-655-0003
Access code:  185 916 4803

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The Investment Committee of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees will be meeting at 10:00 AM (Central Standard Time) on Friday, October 30, 2020 via electronic communication. The Committee will consider investment transactions for the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System.

This meeting may be conducted permitting participation by electronic or other means of communication pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. §8-44-108. 

Meeting Date and Time
Friday, October 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

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Meeting number: 171 342 0180
Password: sRiqc9gqT33

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Dial:  415-655-0003
Access code: 171 342 0180

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Meeting Date and Time
Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10 A.M. CT

In the interest of public safety and welfare, this meeting will be held by electronic means only and will not occur in a physical location.

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Meeting number (Access code): 171 305 0229
Meeting password: Gm33Umw8jjU

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Dial: 1-415-655-0003
Access code: 171 305 0229

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Meeting Date and Time
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 9:30 A.M. CT

In the interest of public safety and welfare, this meeting will be held by electronic means only and will not occur in a physical location.

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Meeting number: 161 925 1328
Password: XSzb6PNHS32
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Dial: 1-415-655-0003 US TOLL
Access Code: 161 925 1328

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Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Members

The Advisory Council is comprised of the State Treasurer who serves as Chair, three (3) voting members who represent employees; three (3) voting members who represent employers; ten (10) nonvoting members and four (4) ex officio members.

The Chair may vote only on matters related to the administration of the Advisory Council or the Council's research; the chair is not permitted to vote on any matter which constitutes the making of a policy recommendation to the Governor or to the General Assembly.

Chair

Member Title/Department Location
David H. Lillard, Jr. Tennessee State Treasurer Nashville, TN

Ex-Officio Members

Member Title/Department Location
Senator Paul Bailey
 Chair, Senate Labor and Commerce Committee
 Nashville, TN
Representative Clark Boyd
 Chair, House Consumer and Human Resources Committee
 Nashville, TN
Commissioner Carter Lawrence, designee Mike Shinnick Department of Commerce and Insurance Nashville, TN
Abbie Hudgens, designee Troy Haley Administrator, Bureau of Workers' Compensation Nashville, TN

Voting Members

Member Title/Department Location
Kerry Dove
 Small Business Employer
 Nolensville, TN
Bruce D. Fox
 Employees
 Clinton, TN
Dale Cantrell Employees Clinton, TN
Brian Hunt
 Vice President, Southern Champion Tray
 Chattanooga, TN
Bob Pitts
 Associated Builders and Contractors
 Nashville, TN
Paul Shaffer
 Labor
 Memphis, TN

Non-Voting Members

Member Title/Department Location Representing
Joy Baker
 Director of Risk Management, City of Johnson City
 Johnson City, TN Local Governments
Jason G. Denton
 Tennessee Association for Justice
 Lebanon, TN Attorney Representing Injured Employees
Sandra Fletchall
 Occupational Therapist Licensed in Tennessee
 Memphis, TN Occupational Therapists
Keith B. Graves, D.C.
 Chiropractor Licensed in Tennessee
 Nashville, TN Chiropractors
John Harris
 Physical Therapist Licensed in Tennessee
 Knoxville, TN Physical Therapists
Terry P. Horn
 Corporate Health Services
 Nashville, TN Hospital Organizations
Lynn Vo Lawyer
 Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association
 Nashville, TN Attorney Representing Employers and Workers' Compensation Insurers
Sam E. Murrell III, M.D
 Tennessee Medical Association
 Memphis, TN Physician Representative of Medical Organizations
A. Gregory Ramos
 Tennessee Bar Association
 Nashville, TN Attorney Representative of Legal Organizations
Misty D. Williams
 Travelers Insurance
 Brentwood, TN Insurance Companies

Questions about Workers' Compensation?

The Advisory Council does not provide advice to employees, employers, insurers or consumers . If you have questions about a specific workers’ compensation claim or you need general workers’ compensation information, please visit the Workers’ Compensation Division of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

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Annual Reports

  • FY 2021 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021
  • FY 2020 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2019–June 30, 2020
  • FY 2019 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019
  • FY 2018 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2017–June 30, 2018
  • FY 2017 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017
  • FY 2016 Annual Report
    Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation Annual Report for July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016

Supreme Court Decisions

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Contact Us

Have questions about the Advisory Council on Workers Compensation?  We're here to help!

 (615) 289-4603

larry.scroggs@tn.gov

Mailing Address

State of Tennessee
Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation
Andrew Jackson Building, 15th Floor
502 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243-0248