Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from James Barnes’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers Board Meeting
The board reviewed a legal report concerning three complaints against funeral establishments. The board addressed cases involving an establishment operating a website without a proper license, a failure to maintain accurate manager documentation, and the unauthorized display of pre-need funeral plan offerings on a website. The board issued a $500 civil penalty for each case. Furthermore, the board mandated that the unlicensed establishment must appear before the board when applying for licensure.
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Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Regular Meeting
The Board meeting focused on the review and consideration of applications for new barber schools. Key discussion topics included the evaluation of the Barber Concierge Academy, which involved specific requirements regarding curriculum structure and the necessity of listing licensed supervising professionals for apprenticeship students. Additionally, the Board initiated a review of the National Beauty and Barbering Institute, with a focus on their proposed apprenticeship master barber program and partnerships with workforce development agencies.
Oct 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Examiners for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors Board Meeting
The board discussed organizational announcements, including the importance of self-identification for ADA compliance during transcriptions. The meeting covered the adoption of the agenda and approval of previous minutes. Professional society representatives provided updates on recent conferences, emerging leadership programs, upcoming engineering excellence award galas, and professional development webinars. Plans for a joint vertical forum and future board activities, including legislative advocacy and code updates, were also reviewed.
Oct 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Tennessee Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners Board Meeting Minutes
The board received updates from various professional societies regarding upcoming conferences and forums, and reviewed the land surveyor education report. Grant proposals for FY27 were presented by universities for board consideration. Staff provided a budget report noting equipment upgrades, and reviewed NCEES annual meeting highlights. The board discussed and approved committee reports for Grants to Higher Education, Engineering, and Land Surveying. Legal counsel presented multiple disciplinary complaints against licensees, resulting in various board actions, including assessments of civil penalties, letters of caution, and dismissals. New business included the establishment of a Laws and Rules Exam Committee, a decision to utilize land surveyor board members as expert reviewers for complaints, and a discussion regarding the logistics of future grant presentations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
