JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 27 (TNSEve) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University's College of Public Health is hosting a lecture about Gross National Happiness, featuring Dasho Karma Ura, president of the Centre for Bhutan Studies. The webinar, which is part of the college's Leading Voices in Public Health lecture series, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4 at noon ET. The lecture will be presented via Zoom and is free and open to the public.  more

GERMANTOWN, Maryland, Oct. 28 -- Amentum, a provider of technical and engineering services, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2021: Amentum, a leading contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that Amentum-led United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC ("UCOR"), has been awarded the Oak Ridge Reservation Cleanup Contract. UCOR is a joint venture among Amentum, Jacobs, and Honeywell. The team includes four pre-selected small businesses, RSI EnTech, Strata-G, Longnecker & As  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 26 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2021: Baker Donelson has been recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) as a 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Residential Leadership Award recipient. The annual awards recognize MBA members for their leadership efforts in DEI in three award categories: organizational DEI, market outreach strategies, and non-lender. Baker Donelson, which was the winner in the non-lender  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Baker Donelson has named two attorneys to leadership roles within its nationally recognized Health Law Group. S. Craig Holden has been named co-chair of the Baker Ober Health Law Group, which is one of the largest health law practices in the country. Mr. Holden serves as co-chair of the group alongside Ashby Q. Burks, a shareholder in the Firm's Nashville office. The Firm also named Michelle A. William  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 29 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2021: Baker Donelson has named two attorneys to leadership roles within its nationally recognized Health Law Group. S. Craig Holden has been named co-chair of the Baker Ober Health Law Group, which is one of the largest health law practices in the country. Mr. Holden serves as co-chair of the group alongside Ashby Q. Burks, a shareholder in the Firm's Nashville office. The Firm also named Mi  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kelly M. Preteroti of the law firm Baker Donelson has been named a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Established in 1949, ACTEC is a national, non-profit association of approximately 2,400 lawyers and law professors from throughout the United States and abroad. ACTEC members (Fellows) are peer-elected on the basis of professional reputation and expertise in the prepar  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 26 (TNSMon) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Ballad Health announced it has committed a $10 million investment to create the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement at East Tennessee State University. The Center will be dedicated to bringing nursing, business, liberal arts, education and other academic and support programs together to increase the pipeline of opportunity and augment the supply of nurses and nursing support  more

LEBANON, Tennessee, Oct. 28 (TNSRes) -- Cumberland University issued the following news release: Cumberland University announced its eighth annual research Colloquium will be held in person on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Colloquium is an educational enrichment opportunity based on academic research from students, faculty and staff, as well as guest speakers from the community. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Bill McKee shared his excitement for the annual event. "Our institution  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 28 (TNSOps) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognized ETSU Health's Baby Steps clinic as a "Promising Practice" for enhancing primary care services for children and families affected by prenatal opioid exposure. The Baby Steps Clinic is an interdisciplinary clinic at ETSU Health Pediatrics that cares for the complex needs of children from birth to 5 years who have been affected by prenatal sub  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 29 (TNSPar) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2021: * * * Elizabethton High School, East Tennessee State University Sign Dual Credit Agreement A new agreement was inked today by leaders at Elizabethton High School and East Tennessee State University that allows high school students at EHS to earn one credit hour at ETSU. Elizabethton High School students who take the EHS Senior Capstone Course and complete certain requireme  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 (TNSRep) -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: Endeavor Business Intelligence has released a new report that delivers data and analysis on specific trends impacting the U.S. commercial electric vehicle market. This 58-page report provides analysis of proprietary research from 270 fleet organizations to deliver insights to manufacturers and builders on fleet types investing in CEVs, reasons and methods for adoption, applications and perceive  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 30 (TNSPar) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Lipscomb, Amazon announce partnership to develop strong leaders across Tennessee Lipscomb University and Amazon have announced a partnership that will impact communities across Tennessee through an innovative leadership education program. Amazon is investing in the university's Regional Scholars Program, housed in Lipscomb's College of Leadership & Public Service, the place where Tennessee turns for  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 (TNSOps) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: Entertainer and Lipscomb alumnus Pat Boone has been named a member of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) second class of Hall of Fame inductees. Boone is one of 24 alumni selected by TICUA and its member institutions as part of the 2021 class for their contributions to the community in a variety of disciplines. Boone is a 1952 graduate of Lipscomb Academy and an alumnus  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 (TNSGra) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: Lipscomb University's College of Bible & Ministry has been awarded a $1.069 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to develop and launch an innovative leadership development program for the rising generation of pastors and ministers. This is the largest grant received by the College of Bible & Ministry in university history. The Kern Family Foundation is an organization that invests in systemic chan  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The Nashville International Airport issued the following news release: With two airports expanding and Middle Tennessee's demand for air service continuing to rise, the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) has enhanced its leadership team with the following key appointments: Lisa Lankford: Vice President and Strategic Advisor to the President Lisa Lankford has been promoted to Vice President and Strategic Advisor to the President. Ms. Lankford has s  more

DYERSBURG, Tennessee, Oct. 29 (TNSMon) -- Dyersburg State Community College issued the following news release: Charles W. "Bill" Sanderson, owner of White Squirrel Winery in Kenton, presented a check to Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) President Karen Bowyer on October 12 in the amount of $50,000. The endowed scholarship will be named the Bill Sanderson Agriculture Scholarship, which will provide financial assistance to DSCC students majoring in an agricultural-related field such as Agr  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 29 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news: Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and 20 Attorneys General are calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw his Administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal contractors. On September 9, through Executive Order 14042, President Biden directed federal departments and agencies to include a clause in contracts requiring all contractors and subcontractors to adopt COVID Safety protocol  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 29 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news: Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III has reached a settlement with Ameri-Kare and its CEO, Janie Ganaway. The State alleges the behavioral health facility, based in Lebanon, Tennessee, violated the Tennessee Medicaid False Claims Act. In the Settlement Agreement, the State alleges Ameri-Kare and Ms. Ganaway: * Submitted claims for payment for TennCare members who were not present at the f  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors announce the immediate suspension of the contractor's license for contractor Leighton Joe Wood, d/b/a Wood Construction and Remodeling which has operated in the past at 3 Limited Centre St., in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Board and Wood Construction entered an agreed order of sum  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- 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 Faurecia officials announced today that the automotive components manufacturer will expand its operations, creating 171 new jobs in Spring Hill. Located at 3555 Cleburne Road, Faurecia will invest $18 million to expand its existing facility by nearly 100,000 square feet to   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2021: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and SP-Teri officials announced today that the company will relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operations from Nashville to McEwen, creating 35 new jobs. SP-Teri chose to relocate following the 2020 Nashville tornado when its facility was destroyed. Th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Oct. 27, 2021: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced the state's acquisition of 109 acres that will add to the 520-acre Walker Branch State Natural Area in Hardin County. The land, the Gammill Slough Tract, consists of approximately 80 acres of fields that were formerly used for crops, 10 acres of additional open habitats, and a remain  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Clay Bright to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee. Bright currently serves as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation. "The Megasite Authority will ensure the success of this historic project, and Clay brings the dedication and expertise needed to lead that group," said Gov. Lee. "Hi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 30 (TNSsro) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 21-00093): In Re: Petition Of Chattanooga Gas Company For Approval Of Negotiated Franchise Agreement With The City Of Chattanooga, Tennessee Pursuant To Tennessee Code Annotated Sec. 65-4-107 ORDER GRANTING ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION IN HEARING This matter is before the Hearing Officer upon the Motion to Appear and Participate at Hearing Telephonically ("Motion") filed by Cha  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 28 (TNSsro) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 21-00001): In Re: Petition Of Superior Wastewater Systems, LLC To Amend Its Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity To Provide Wastewater Service To The Taliaferro Road Parcel In Williamson County ORDER AMENDING CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY This matter came before Chairman Kenneth C. Hill, Vice Chairman Herbert H. Hilliard, Commissioner Robin L. M  more

SMYRNA, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- The Tennessee Department of Military issued the following news release: Nearly 160 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard have returned to Tennessee, Oct. 27, after spending more than a year away from home supporting operations near Laredo, Texas. Approximately 60 Soldiers with Murfreesboro's 269th Military Police Company, more than 65 from Union City's 913th Engineer Company, and 35 Soldiers with Nashville's C Company, 2nd Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: Nearly 160 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard are scheduled to return to Tennessee, Oct. 27, after spending more than a year away from home supporting contingency operations near Laredo, Texas. Approximately 60 Soldiers with Murfreesboro's 269th Military Police Company, more than 65 from Union City's 913th Engineer Company, and 35 Soldiers with Nashville's C Company, 2nd Battalion, 151  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- Union University issued the following news release: Award-winning historian David A. Bell hosted two lectures at the 24th annual Carls-Schwerdfeger History Lecture on Oct. 25 at Union University. He spoke in the G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel on "George Washington, Napoleon Bonaparte and the Power of Charisma in the Age of Revolution," and before that, he lectured on "Napoleon Bonaparte and the Origins of Modern Total War" in the Carl Grant Events Center. I  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 30 (TNSEve) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute will present its 2021 Policy Papers via Facebook Live on the Hooks Institute Facebook page on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. During the virtual presentation, participating scholars will discuss their research on critical civil and human rights issues as a starting point to build community dialogue and action toward solving contemporary problems related to the COVID-  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 28 (TNSEco) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: The College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will open the UTHSC Health Hub in Uptown on October 30 at 10 a.m. Located at 534 North Second Street, the UTHSC Health Hub is a neighborhood-based approach to improving health status and outcomes in underserved areas in the community. The launch will include a ribbon-cutting and open house, as well as h  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Vascular surgeon Erica Mitchell, MD, MEd SE, FACS, DFSVS, can trace her interest in medicine back to her childhood, when she was growing up on farm in Zimbabwe. Because her father was a petroleum engineer, the family lived in many countries across five continents. That farm in Zimbabwe was particularly memorable as the triage point for anyone in the vicinity who was injured or il  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 29 (TNSOps)-- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Fifth-year PhD student Zaid Temrikar almost missed his chance to compete in the Three Minute Thesis competition sponsored recently by the Graduate Student Executive Council and the College of Graduate Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Temrikar had briefly stepped out of the Schreier Auditorium in the Student-Alumni Center just before his name w  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 30 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Haslam College of Business announced the naming of the new JTV Center for Applied Business Analytics. The center aims to assist undergraduate students in bridging the gap between a strong analytics background and the communications skills needed to convey that knowledge through real-world training. It will be housed in the college's Department of Business Ana  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 30 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: A dog at the Morristown Hamblen Humane Society (MHHS) has been diagnosed with canine distemper after director Pam Velder submitted samples to the virology laboratory at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Based on the timeline of the dog's admission and symptoms, the dog came into the shelter already infected. MHHS is ensuring all exposed d  more

PULASKI, Tennessee, Oct. 27 (TNSOps) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: University of Tennessee Southern and UT Extension are teaming up in December to offer four educational workshops for farmers and farm families. The workshops will feature UT Extension specialists addressing topics including specialty crop production, meat marketing, modern technology on the farm and an overview of carbon markets. The series of workshops is offered u  more