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NASHVILLE – Winter brings holiday wonders and family togetherness, but the colder temperatures create fire-safety risks for Tennesseans. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the ...

Winter brings holiday wonders and family togetherness, but the colder temperatures create fire-safety risks for Tennesseans. Ahead of the first day of winter (Dec. 21, 2025), the Tennessee Department ...