Tennessee Department of General Services

🏆 Honored and Humbled 🏆 For the 5th year in a row, DGS has been named a Top Workplace in Middle Tennessee by The Tennessean! We're incredibly proud of this achievement, which is a direct reflection of our dedicated team's hard work and commitment to excellence. Additionally, Commissioner Christi Branscom was recognized with the Top Workplace Leadership Award for mid-sized businesses in the region. Her exceptional leadership and unwavering support have been instrumental in fostering a positive and productive work environment (Award was accepted by Julie Hannah, Chief of Staff & Strategy). We're grateful for the opportunity to serve the State of Tennessee and its citizens, and we remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and service. Thank you to all our employees for making DGS a truly outstanding place to work! #TopWorkplaces #EmployeeAppreciation #Leadership #Tennessee

Last Thursday, Emergency Service Coordinators from across the State came together at Fall Creek Falls for their annual conference. Commissioner Matt Van Epps delivered a powerful keynote on leadership in emergencies. Representing DGS were Josh Polk, Helen Crowley, Sharon Pope, and Terri Breece, pictured here with Patrick Sheehan, Director of TEMA and Commissioner Van Epps.

Our photo services team is the best!

The setting couldn’t be any more perfect ❄️✨ A little bit of snow showed up just in time for the Christmas lighting last night 🎄🌟☃️

Happy Thanksgiving, Tennessee!

You're invited to the annual Christmas at the Capitol on Monday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m. Join Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee for the Christmas tree lighting with the KIPP Choir, the 129th Army Band, and a visit from Santa! This event is open to the public. There is no cost to attend. Read more at https://bit.ly/3Otvtcs.

State offices will close on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving. State offices will reopen on Monday, December 2.

Join us in congratulating these incredible DGS employees who have reached remarkable service milestones, ranging from 20 to 40 years! Pictured left to right: ✨ Carrie Blair, Administration – 20 years ✨ Tamara Byrd, CPO – 20 years ✨ Tom Simpson, Document Solutions – 20 years ✨ Richard Van Norman, CPO – 20 years ✨ Loretta Baltz, STREAM – 25 years ✨ Sue Coleman, Residence – 25 years ✨ Justin Gillaspie, Document Solutions – 25 years ✨ Tammy Golden, Document Solutions – 25 years ✨ David Klein, CPO – 25 years ✨ Shemeles Zergaw, CPO – 25 years ✨ Christy Allen, Administration – 30 years ✨ Sharon Pope, CPO – 40 years ✨ David Keith, VAM – 40 years Your hard work, loyalty, and dedication inspire us all. Thank you for your service and for making DGS a better place every day! 🙌💼

Congratulations to Michael Gross on his well-deserved T.E.A.M. Award win this month!! Michael is a Category Specialist in the Central Procurement Office. He was nominated for demonstrating the core value of "Engaged." The T.E.A.M. Award is a monthly recognition program designed to celebrate the exceptional contributions of our active employees. It is a peer-to-peer-based award, where team members have the opportunity to nominate their colleagues who embody the DGS Core Values: Thorough, Engaged, Accountable, and Motivated.

Honoring all who have served this Veterans Day. Today, we remember the sacrifices and dedication of our veterans and their families. Thank you for your courage, commitment, and service to our country