Boards and Commissions

Board of Claims

Board of Claims is chaired by
Tennessee State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr.

Tennessee State Capitol Building

The Board of Claims provides general oversight of the Tennessee's programs for compensating persons damaged by the State or its employees. The Board also reviews and authorizes the purchase of insurance for the State property insurance program and the State aviation insurance program.

The Board reviews and makes recommendations to the Commissioner of Finance and Administration and the General Assembly as to the required funding level of the Risk Management Fund, the contribution required of each state agency, department and institution to achieve the required funding, the required funding for administrative costs, and appropriate levels of self-insurance. The Risk Management Fund (for state and higher education agencies) pays various types of claims, including property damage to state buildings, workers' compensation for state employees, and damages from negligence if filed against the state such as general liability, auto liability, and medical malpractice claims.  

The Board of Claims reviews and approves purchase of insurance policies designed to pay claims against the state or its employees arising from contract or tort, as well as hears disputes between the various departments and agencies of the state involving the assignment of losses to individual departments.This includes the general responsibility to establish policies governing the administration of the state's contract and tort insurance program. In addition, the Board has the authority to hear claims for property damage caused by an escapee from a state correctional facility and to hear claims for compensation by persons wrongfully imprisoned and granted an exoneration pursuant.

Board Meetings and Materials

Upcoming Meetings

Past Meetings

Meeting Date and Time
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location
State Capitol
Executive Conference Room
600 Marting Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

View the TN Promise Board Meeting Recording now

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Meeting Date and Time
Monday, December 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. CT
(Immediately following the Board of Claims meeting that will begin at 1:00 p.m. (Central Time) and which is anticipated to end at approximately 2:00 p.m.)

Location
Tennessee State Capitol
Executive Conference Room, Ground Floor
600 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
House Hearing Room III, 1st Floor
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
Conference Room D, 8th Floor
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
Conference Room C, 8th Floor
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
Conference Room C, 8th Floor
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT

Location
Tennessee Tower
Knoxville Room
312 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM CT

Location
William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower
Room E
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue
Nashville, TN 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Friday, September 6, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
Conference Room C, 8th Floor
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM CT

Location
Tennessee State Capitol
Executive Conference Room, Ground Floor
600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. CT or immediately after the conclusion of the TNFLC Audit Committee Meeting, whichever is earlier

Location
William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower
3rd Floor, Nashville Room
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
House Hearing Room III
425 Rep. John Lewis Way
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Meeting Date and Time
Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT

Location
Nashville Room on the Third Floor
William R. Snodgrass, Tennessee Tower

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The Tennessee Promise Board of Trustees will meet at 12:30 p.m. (Central Time) on December 14, 2023 in the Volunteer Conference Room of the Cordell Hull Building located at 425 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, Tennessee 37243.

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Meeting Date and Time
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. CT

Location
Tennessee Tower
Conference Room A
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue
Nashville, TN  37243

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact Rodney Escobar no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation.  Rodney Escobar may be contacted by mail at 502 Deaderick Street, Andrew Jackson Building, 13th Floor, Nashville, Tennessee 37243; by phone at (615) 741-9957; or by email at Rodney.Escobar@tn.gov.

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Board of Claims Staff Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. CT

Location
Tennessee Tower
Conference Room A
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue
Nashville, TN  37243

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact Rodney Escobar no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation.  Rodney Escobar may be contacted by mail at 502 Deaderick Street, Andrew Jackson Building, 13th Floor, Nashville, Tennessee 37243; by phone at (615) 741-9957; or by email at Rodney.Escobar@tn.gov.

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TCRS Board of Trustees Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Friday, December 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
House Hearing Room III
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, TN  37243

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact our administrator no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation. You may contact Rhonda Myers, Administrator, Investment Division, Tennessee Department of Treasury, at 615-532-1150 or by email at Rhonda.Myers@tn.gov.

Please see the attached revised agenda.

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TCRS Administrative Committee Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Friday, December 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
8th Floor, Conference Room D
425 5th Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee 37219

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact our administrator no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation. You may contact Rhonda Myers, Administrator, Investment Division, Tennessee Department of Treasury, at 615-532-1150 or by email at Rhonda.Myers@tn.gov.

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TCRS Investment Committee Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Friday, December 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
8th Floor, Conference Room C
425 5th Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee 37219

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact our administrator no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation. You may contact Rhonda Myers, Administrator, Investment Division, Tennessee Department of Treasury, at 615-532-1150 or by email at Rhonda.Myers@tn.gov.

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TCRS Audit Committee Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Friday, December 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
8th Floor, Conference Room C
425 5th Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee 37219

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact our administrator no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation. You may contact Rhonda Myers, Administrator, Investment Division, Tennessee Department of Treasury, at 615-532-1150 or by email at Rhonda.Myers@tn.gov.

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Meeting Date and Time
Monday, November 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM (CT)

Location
Cordell Hull Office Building
House Hearing Room III
425 5th Avenue North
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact Heather Sczepczenski with the State Treasurer’s Office no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation.  You may contact Heather Sczepczenski by telephone, correspondence or email at (615) 741-2956; State Treasurer’s Office; State Capitol; 600 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.; Nashville, Tennessee 37243; or heather.sczepczenski@tn.gov.

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Meeting Date and Time
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM CT

Location
Cordell Hull Building
Senate Hearing Room I
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, Tennessee 37243

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact the Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Department of Treasury to arrange for an accommodation. You may contact the Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation Staff by phone at (615) 347-3791 or by email to the Administrator, Kevin McNelis, at Kevin.M.McNelis@tn.gov.

 

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Board of Claims Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. CT

Location
Tennessee State Capitol
Executive Conference Room, Ground Floor
600 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Nashville, TN

The Board will consider the following:

  • Review of Minutes of October 12, 2023 meeting;
  • Consideration of the purchase of insurance for the Tennessee Board of Regents;
  • Opportunity for Public Comment; and
  • Other Business.

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact Rodney Escobar, Director of Claims and Risk Management, no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation.  You may contact the Tennessee Board of Claims at 502 Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37243, (615) 741-2734, or Rodney Escobar by email at Rodney.Escobar@tn.gov.

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Board of Claims Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Monday, October 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM CT

Location
Tennessee State Capitol
Executive Conference Room, Ground Floor
600 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Nashville, TN

The Board will consider the following:

  • Review of Minutes of October 12, 2023 meeting;
  • Consideration of the purchase of insurance for the Tennessee Board of Regents;
  • Opportunity for Public Comment; and
  • Other Business

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact Rodney Escobar, Director of Claims and Risk Management, no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation.  You may contact the Tennessee Board of Claims at 502 Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37243, (615) 741-2734, or Rodney Escobar by email at Rodney.Escobar@tn.gov.

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Board of Claims Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM CT

Location
Cordell Hull State Office Building
Volunteer Conference Center, 2nd floor
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, TN

The Board will review the following:

  • Minutes of August 8, 2023 Board of Claims meeting
  • The negotiated settlement in the matter of Gerald Dean Morgan v. Sandra Garrett, U.S.D.C. Middle District, Docket No. 3:21-cv-00274
  • University of Tennessee Insurance Purchase
  • Property Insurance Renewal
  • Opportunity for Public Comment
  • Other Business

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact Rodney Escobar, Director of Claims and Risk Management, no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation.  You may contact the Board of Claims at 502 Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37243, (615) 741-2734, or Rodney Escobar by email at Rodney.Escobar@tn.gov.

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Board of Claims Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 10:30 AM CT

Location
William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower
Conference Room E
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue
Nashville, TN

The Board of Claims Staff will review the following:

  • Minutes of August 8, 2023 Board of Claims meeting
  • The negotiated settlement in the matter of Gerald Dean Morgan v. Sandra Garrett, U.S.D.C. Middle District, Docket No. 3:21-cv-00274
  • University of Tennessee Insurance Purchase
  • Property Insurance Renewal
  • Opportunity for Public Comment
  • Other Business

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact Rodney Escobar, Director of Claims and Risk Management, no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation.  You may contact the Board of Claims Staff at 502 Deaderick Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37243, (615) 741-2734, or Rodney Escobar by email at Rodney.Escobar@tn.gov.

Documents to download

TCRS Board of Trustees Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM CT

Location
Cordell Hull State Office Building
House Hearing Room III
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, TN

To view the live stream, click here.

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact our administrator no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation. You may contact Rhonda Myers, Administrator, Investment Division, Tennessee Department of Treasury, at 615-532-1150 or by email at Rhonda.Myers@tn.gov.

Documents to download

TCRS Administrative Committee Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Friday, September 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM CT

Location
Cordell Hull State Office Building
Conference Room D, 8th floor
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, TN

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact our administrator no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation. You may contact Rhonda Myers, Administrator, Investment Division, Tennessee Department of Treasury, at 615-532-1150 or by email at Rhonda.Myers@tn.gov.

Documents to download

TCRS Investment Committee Meeting

Meeting Date and Time
Friday, September 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM CT

Location
Cordell Hull State Office Building
Conference Room C, 8th floor
425 Rep. John Lewis Way N.
Nashville, TN

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings and require an accommodation should contact our administrator no less than two (2) days prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the Treasury Department to arrange for an accommodation. You may contact Rhonda Myers, Administrator, Investment Division, Tennessee Department of Treasury, at 615-532-1150 or by email at Rhonda.Myers@tn.gov.

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Date Meeting Minutes Additional Documents
2024
Monday, December 9, 2024

Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Monday, November 4, 2024
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Friday, October 4, 2024

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Agenda
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Monday, August 5, 2024

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Monday, June 24, 2024
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Agenda
2023
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Agenda
Monday, October 30, 2023
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Monday, October 23, 2023

Public Meeting Notice
Tuesday, October 12, 2023
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Public Meeting Notice
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Thursday, August 3, 2023

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Friday, June 23, 2023
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Monday, February 6, 2023

Public Meeting Notice
2022
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Thursday, August 4, 2022

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Friday, March 25, 2022
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Agenda
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
2021
Monday, December 20, 2021
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Monday, December 13, 2021

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Thursday, August 5, 2021

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Monday, June 7, 2021

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
2020
Monday, December 7, 2020

Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Thursday, October 8, 2020

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Agenda
Friday, June 19, 2020

Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Monday, June 15, 2020

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Monday, May 18, 2020
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Monday, May 11, 2020

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Monday, March 9, 2020

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
2019
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Monday, December 2, 2019

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Thursday, June 27, 2019

Public Meeting Notice
Agenda
Thursday, June 20, 2019

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Public Meeting Notice
Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Public Meeting Notice - Staff
2018
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
2017
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Meeting Minutes Public Meeting Notice


Board of Claims Members

The Board of Claims is comprised of the State Treasurer who serves as Chair, and four (4) ex officio members.


Ex-Officio Members

Member Title/Department Location
David H. Lillard, Jr.
State Treasurer Nashville, TN
Tre Hargett
Secretary of State
Nashville, TN
Jason Mumpower Comptroller of the Treasury Nashville, TN
Jim Bryson Commissioner, Finance & Administration Nashville, TN
Juan Williams Commissioner, Department of Human Resources Nashville, TN

Contact Us

Have questions about the Board of Claims?  We're here to help!

 (615) 741-2734

Rodney.Escobar@tn.gov

Mailing Address

State of Tennessee
Board of Claims
Andrew Jackson Building, 15th Floor
502 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243-0202