Tennessee Loan Interest Rate Hike, New Cap Set at 12.50% Announced by Financial Commissioner Gonzales
The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions increased the state's cap on loan interest rates to 12.50 percent, affecting borrowers as it adjusts with the Federal Reserve's changes in prime loan rates.
Tennessee Enacts "Jillian's Law" and Other Crime Legislation; New Measures Spark Debate over Criminal Justice and Gun Policies
Tennessee's new laws effective July 1 include "Jillian's Law," addressing trial competence, and the "Chris Wright Act," increasing penalties for repeat offenders. Controversially, the legislation also allows armed teachers in schools.












