Are you aware that in the year 2016, Stewart County, Tennessee, was rated number one in the top 20 most armed counties in the country? Yes- indeed! Stewart County, which includes the towns of Dover, Indian Mound, Bumpus Mills, and Cumberland City, has the highest percentage of residents who keep firearms around their homes.
Recently, a Tennessee parts supplier for John Deere and Yamaha was fined $296,951 after the Wage and Hour Division confirmed that as many as ten children as young as 14 years old were working in the factory, illegally employing children. According to Jessica Looman in a press release, she indicated that even one child working in a dangerous environment is too many. Evidently, there has been an alarming increase in child labor violations where children are in danger. One child was operating a power-driven hoisting apparatus like a forklift. Workers under 18 years old are not permitted to operate dangerous machinery.
After having practiced law in Tennessee for the last 12 years and having drafted hundreds and hundreds of wills, I’ve come to fully appreciate the value of a Personal Property Memorandum in ensuring clarity within a Last Will and Testament.
Understanding Tennessee’s eviction laws is essential for landlords dealing with evicting a tenant who is not paying rent. The eviction process varies based on county population and follows specific legal guidelines to ensure compliance.