NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam last week announced that Deputy to the Governor Claude Ramsey will retire at the end of August to spend more time with his wife, children, and grandchildren in Chattanooga.

A press release said Ramsey, a former Hamilton County mayor, has been integral to Haslam on several key initiatives, including civil service reform, economic development efforts, workforce development training, and improved operation of state government. [Read more…]