LEBANON, Tennessee, Sept. 9 (TNSOps) -- Cumberland University issued the following news release: Cumberland University presented a professorship in honor of General Tom P. Thompson, Jr. during the annual Convocation Ceremony on Monday, Aug. 23. The General Tom P. Thompson, Jr. Professorship was funded by generous donors and was created to support a deserving Cumberland faculty member in the field of criminal justice. The professorship was presented to Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice S  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 8 (TNSOps) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Two of East Tennessee State University's Esports teams begin their fall competition seasons today. "Last year was a year of firsts," ETSU Head Coach Jeff Shell reported during today's Media Day. "Our first media day, our first recruitment season, our first games, our first jerseys, our first tournament, our first team captains...it was an incredible first year!" The school's Overwatch(R) te  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 8 (TNSOps) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University's Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services recently completed 20 years of coordinating the Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP), an annual program in which students work with a local community to address a critical need that affects the community's long-term economic development. The ATP is supported by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC),  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 11 (TNSOps) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following statement by President Brian Noland: * * * Nearly 20 years ago, our world was turned upside down. Many of you may remember the moment. Perhaps you heard the news while in your classroom, the grocery store, or right here on the campus of ETSU. Others may know of the events of September 11, 2001, only because of their infamy. Some, who are too young to remember, may even wonder why two decades lat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: Endeavor Business Media has promoted Kevin Jones to editorial director for its Commercial Vehicle business, and the group's flagship publication, FleetOwner--the trucking industry's leading information source for more than 90 years. An accomplished newspaper editor who began covering business and regulatory issues for the trucking industry in 2006, Jones was named content director for American Trucker   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 (TNSPar) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Lipscomb University: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program to Host First-Ever Collegiate Recovery Academy The Lipscomb University Clinical Mental Health Counseling addiction specialization program has partnered with the TN Collegiate Recovery Initiative to host the university's first-ever Collegiate Recovery Academy. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 15 at Lipscomb's George Shi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 8 (TNSOps) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: Agriculture is as much an essential part of John R. Butler's life as breathing. He believes strongly that the agriculture industry is the most important segment in our nation's economy while acknowledging that the industry has the opportunity for transformational change associated with advancements in technology and science. A fifth generation farmer from West Tennessee, Butler is passionate about the i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Shinhung Global USA Inc. officials announced today that the South Korean-based logistics company will invest $10 million to expand its operations by building a new distribution facility in Clarksville. The project will create 83 new jobs in Montgomery County. As a major sup  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 8 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Thermo Fisher Scientific officials announced today that the Waltham, Mass.-based life sciences company will establish a new manufacturing facility in Wilson County, that will lead to 1,400 new jobs. To date, Thermo Fisher has committed more than $100 million to build a new   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education, in partnership with the Niswonger Foundation, announced the launch of the state's new AP Access for ALL program, which is providing online advanced placement courses this school year for nearly 1,200 high school students representing 102 school districts across Tennessee. AP Access for ALL is a grant program created by the Tennessee Department of Edu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education announced the state is celebrating Tennessee Literacy Month throughout the month of September, highlighting the state's focus on early literacy through strategic investments and optional, free resources to help students boost literacy rates and help teachers improve reading comprehension for early learners. Governor Bill Lee proclaimed September as Ten  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 8 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Union, Washington, and Williamson counties on Saturday, September 11. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste - including cleaning fluids, pesticides, batteries and more - to a designated drop-off location. A person does not need to  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2021: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed A. Blake Neill to serve as circuit court judge for the 25th Judicial District to fill the Honorable Joe H. Walker III's vacancy, effective immediately. "Blake will bring extensive experience to this role, and I'm confident he will serve Tennesseans with integrity," said Gov. Lee. "I am proud to announce his appointment and appreciate his willingness t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 (TNSsro) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 21-00069): In Re: Petition Of Chattanooga Gas Company For Approval Of Its Asset Manager Requests For Proposals ORDER APPROVING REVISED ASSET MANAGER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL This matter came before Chairman Kenneth C. Hill, Vice Chairman Herbert H. Hilliard, Commissioner Robin L. Morrison, Commissioner John Hie, and Commissioner David F. Jones of the Tennessee Public Utility Co  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 (TNSEco) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2021: Tennessee Tech University broke ground on its new $62 million engineering building on Friday, celebrating the history, legacy and future of the university's flagship engineering programs and showing appreciation for donors and state support. The 100,000-square-foot Ashraf Islam Engineering Building will anchor Tennessee Tech's engineering corridor and fuse innovat  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, Sept. 11 (TNSEco) -- Union University issued the following news release: Union University trustees ushered in new leadership, approved a remodel of the Brewer Dining Hall and made minor changes to the university's bylaws during their Sept. 10 meeting on the Union campus. Chad P. Wilson, who has served as the Board's chairman for the last three years, presided over his last meeting in that role and handed leadership off to Robyn Hari, who has served as the Board's vice chair  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 10 (TNSRes) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis Lambuth has reached a record enrollment for the third straight year with 1,448 for the fall 2021 semester, breaking marks of 1,321 in 2020 and 1,070 in 2019. It has been a remarkable 35.3% increase in enrollment in the past three years. "For the past several years, UofM Lambuth has continued to move forward, and we are extremely excited about the future, particularly  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 8 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * University of Tennessee Health Science Campus Police Department Among Winners of 2021 Lifesavers and Law Enforcement Challenge The Campus Police Department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center was among the winners of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office's 2021 Tennessee Lifesavers and Law Enforcement Challenge. The department won the conference's Rookie Aw  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 11 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2021: Faculty and staff members of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center are among the Memphis Business Journal's 2021 Health Care Heroes. UTHSC College of Nursing Dean Wendy Likes, PhD, DNSc, APRN-Bc, FAANP, was recognized in the Administrative Excellence Category. Michael Whitt, PhD, associate dean of the Office of Medical Education in the UTHSC Colleg  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 10 (TNSJou) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2021: By Leigh Ann Roman Researchers from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center were part of a multisite study that found that early intervention by mobile stroke units (MSUs) improves outcomes for stroke patients. The study results were published today in The New England Journal of Medicine. The UTHSC Mobile Stroke Unit was a participating site in the   more