MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 11 (TNSPer) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Baker Donelson has named Meagan Nebel to serve as the Firm's first director of lateral recruiting and integration, a newly created role responsible for managing the recruitment, acquisition, integration, and retention of shareholders and of counsel. This role, which will focus on growing Baker Donelson's lateral attorney ranks, is the latest new role created by the Firm to expand its recruitin  more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, May 11 (TNSPer) -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: Freed-Hardeman University President David R. Shannon has announced the addition of Dr. Bruce McLarty as minister-in-residence for the 2022-23 academic year. McLarty will teach graduate Bible courses; mentor faculty and students; speak to various classes and clubs; serve on the chapel and lectureship committees; and consult with elderships, ministers and churches. Additionally, he will serve as an ambas  more

LEBANON, Tennessee, May 12 (TNSPer) -- Cumberland University issued the following news release: Cumberland University is pleased to announce that Erik A. Moses has been elected to the Board of Trustees. Moses was named President of the Nashville Superspeedway in August 2020 and is leading the efforts to revitalize and reposition the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon into a premier live event venue. "Cumberland is honored to have Mr. Erik Moses join our Board of Trust," said Cumberland Univ  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 12 (TNSPer) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: Dr. Linda Haddad has been named dean of the Loewenberg College of Nursing, effective Aug. 1. Haddad is an Irwin Belk distinguished professor and currently the director of the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Prior to joining UNCW, Haddad served as the associate dean for academic affairs at the University of Florida College of Nursing, the dean of the Faculty of N  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 11 (TNSPer) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis' Institute for Public Service Reporting (IPSR) is launching a new investigative journalism project to explore racial injustice in the Mid-South and is hiring a veteran journalist to head it up. Laura Faith Kebede will serve as coordinator of "Civil Wrongs," a serialized reporting initiative appearing in print and broadcast mediums that will investigate unsolved and unre  more

GALLATIN, Tennessee, May 11 (TNSPer) -- Welch College issued the following news release: Alyssa Hill, who has served as the Financial Aid Office Assistant at Welch College since 2018, was recently promoted to Student Accounts Coordinator, according to Craig Mahler, Vice President for Financial Affairs. Miss Hill assumes the role recently vacated by Kay Clark, who relocated to Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. "I was delighted to learn of Alyssa's interest in this position," states Mahler. "She loves Wel  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 6 (TNSAwa) -- HarperCollins Christian Publishing, a subsidiary of HarperCollins Publishers, issued the following company news release: HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) congratulates its authors and publishing teams who were honored with six 2022 Christian Book Awards. These awards are presented annually by the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) and honor the "best of the year" in Christian books and Bibles. This year writtmarked the first in-p  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 (TNSAwa) -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: Four members of the Tennessee National Guard's 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion received the Children's Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee's Star of Life award, May 4, for their heroic efforts during a life-saving medical evacuation last June. Each year, the Children's Emergency Care Alliance of Tennessee hosts a statewide award ceremony recognizing heroic actions of Emergency Me  more

COLUMBIA, Tennessee, May 10 (TNSPer) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee Center for Profitable Agriculture has grown its staff. Rachel Painter has joined the CPA as the new statewide Extension specialist for value-added marketing. The CPA is a partnership between the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation. The CPA provides educational programming and technical  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 10 (TNSRes) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Last spring, when Austin Peay State University student Cassidy Reeves decided to get serious about her studies, she knew what she had to do - watch TV. Watch a lot of TV. Specifically, she spent the following summer completing a Directed Study course while entranced by popular crime shows, such as "Criminal Minds," "Law and Order: SVU," "NCIS" and "White Collar." She worked under the guidance of   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, May 12 (TNSPro) -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: Chattanooga State's Economic & Workforce Development Division is offering a high-quality Heavy Equipment Operator Training program with expert instruction and hands-on experience, certified by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER). Beginning May 16, 2022, this six-week comprehensive curriculum will provide students with all aspects of earth-moving heavy   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 9 (TNStalk) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University conferred degrees to more than 2,000 graduates today during Commencement Exercises at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Michael Ainslie, venture investor and philanthropist and an East Tennessee native, delivered the keynote address during the 10 a.m. event. "I want to challenge you to think differently about adversity," Ainslie said to the graduates. "You will face it. Your  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 14 (TNSPar) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University's Center of Excellence for Sports Science and Coach Education (CESSCE) has announced a new partnership with BridgeAthletic, a company renowned for supplying world-class software that not only tracks athletic performance but delivers custom training programs to the individuals who use it. As a part of the partnership, ETSU will gain access to BridgeTracker, a cu  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 10 (TNSPar) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: An innovative partnership between East Tennessee State University and the Unicoi County School System will provide a framework to support students who have experienced trauma and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The goal of the five-year initiative, called the Resilient Schools Project, is to guide administrators in identifying what tools, resources and practices the Unicoi County   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 13 (TNSJou) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Five East Tennessee State University scientists recently participated in an international study focused on developing new approaches to improve the effectiveness of vaccines. Data from this multi-institutional study, "An adjuvant strategy enabled by modulation of the physical properties of microbial ligands expands antigen immunogenicity," was published in the journal Cell. The research focu  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 (TNSfund) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Austin Peay State University and the Mount Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society recently worked together to secure a $10,000 Helper Grant from the Nashville Predators Foundation. Mount Olive will use the grant money to design and purchase five wayside exhibits and six memorial park benches. Three of the wayside exhibits will be at Mount Olive Cemetery - Clarksville's largest private Af  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 13 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance ("TDCI") proudly announces that Michael Schulz has been promoted to the position of Director of Business Development for TDCI's Insurance Division. Schulz has served as Executive Director for six regulatory programs within TDCI's Division of Regulatory Boards since joining the Department in 2020. He will succeed Joshua Clark, who is retu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on May 11, 2022: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Prisma Nashville, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $12 million to expand operations in Davidson County. Prisma will create 109 new jobs over the next five years at its facility located at 2947 Brick Church Pike in Nashville. Due to incr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) announced 27 schools have received the Tennessee STEM/STEAM School Designation for 2022. Starting this school year, schools could either apply for a STEM or STEAM Designation through the designation rubric. Schools that sought to apply for the STEAM Designation emphasized the integration of the arts in the  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 9, 2022: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $245,000 parks and recreation grant for the City of Friendsville for developing a new park adjacent to City Hall. The grant is part of $6,370,000 awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Conservation Fun  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 9, 2022: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $160,000 recreation trails grant for Indian Lake Peninsula. The grant is part of $448,000 awarded to communities from the Recreation Trails Program (RTP). The state is also awarding $6,370,000 in grants throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 9, 2022: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $70,000 parks and recreation grant for Johnson County for ADA compliant facilities at the Doe Mountain Recreation Area. The grant is part of $6,370,000 awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Conservati  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 9, 2022: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $500,000 parks and recreation grant for Montgomery County for the construction of two restroom facilities in Rotary Park. The grant is part of $6,370,000 awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Conserva  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 10, 2022: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $120,000 parks and recreation grant for Morgan County for a new restroom and concession facility at Coalfield Community Park. The grant is part of $6,370,000 awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Con  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 10, 2022: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $500,000 parks and recreation grant for the City of Munford for development of Veterans Plaza. The grant is part of $6,370,000 awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program.   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 10, 2022: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $500,000 parks and recreation grant for the City of Ripley for improvements at Ripley City Park. The grant is part of $6,370,000 awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 10, 2022: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $305,000 parks and recreation grant for the City of Savannah for lighting at three soccer fields at the Savannah Sportsplex. The grant is part of $6,370,000 awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Cons  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on May 10, 2022: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a $500,000 parks and recreation grant for the Town of Smyrna for tennis and pickleball courts. The grant is part of $6,370,000 awarded to communities throughout the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program. Th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 13 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called on organizations across the state to donate summer camp spots for Tennessee kids in foster care during National Foster Care Month. "Earlier this month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett was one of the first to offer free spots for kids in foster care at the Tennessee State Library & Archives summer camp," said Lee. "We thank Secretary Hargett for his generosity and welcome sup  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 13 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 22-00032): In Re: Chattanooga Gas Company Petition For Approval Of Its 2021 Annual Rate Review Filing Pursuant To Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 65-5-103(D)(6) ORDER GRANTING THE PETITION TO INTERVENE FILED BY THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE This matter is before the Hearing Officer of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Commission" or "TPUC") to consider the Petition to Intervene filed by the Con  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 13 (TNSsro) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 21-00061): In Re: Petition Of Jackson Sustainability Cooperative To Determine If A Certificate Of Convenience And Necessity Is Needed ORDER ESTABLISHING PARTIAL PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE FOR MOTIONS TO COMPEL This matter is before the Hearing Officer of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Commission" or "TPUC") to establish a partial procedural schedule for motions to compel  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 13 (TNSsro) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 22-00005): In Re: Petition Of Tennessee-American Water Company Regarding The 2022 Production Costs And Other Pass-Throughs Rider ORDER RE-SUSPENDING TARIFF THROUGH AUGUST 8, 2022 This matter is before the Hearing Officer appointed by the voting panel of Commissioners of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Commission" or "TPUC") and designated by General Counsel to admi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 (TNSsro) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 22-00044): IN RE: Petition Of MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, LLC d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services For Review Of Growth Code Denial ORDER APPROVING PETITION FOR REVIEW OF CENTRAL OFFICE CODE DENIAL This matter is before the Hearing Officer of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (the "Commission" or "TPUC"), upon the Petition of MCIMetro Access Transmissi  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, May 12 (TNStalk) -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Rising high school juniors and seniors who want to grow their leadership skills, become better students and earn college credit can participate in an exciting camp this summer at Tusculum University. Tusculum will hold Leadership Camp 2022 Monday, June 27-Friday, July 1. Participants will spend their mornings taking the one-hour credit course, Leadership and the Individual Responsibility, in the state-of-  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 12 (TNSRes) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Three University of Tennessee Health Science Center faculty members are being highlighted in the Memphis Business Journal (MBJ) this month for their outstanding leadership and contributions to the biosciences. Colleen Jonsson, PhD, professor and Endowed Van Vleet Chair of Excellence in Virology; Monica Jablonski, PhD, FARVO, Hamilton Endowed Professor; and Maria Gomes-Solecki, D  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 12 (TNSRes) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Siamek Yousefi, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Genetics, Genomics, and Informatics at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, is the principal investigator on a $2.2 million award from the National Eye Institute to develop artificial intelligence (AI) to predict genetic risk of glaucoma. Glauoma, a complex blinding dis  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 (TNSRes) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: University of Tennessee associate professor Neelam Chandra Poudyal has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award for 2022-2023. This fall, Poudyal will visit the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus of Tribhuvan University in Nepal, where he will collaborate with the faculty of Wildlife and Protected Area Management to conduct research on sustaining human-wild  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 13 (TNSRes) -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Professor Sheila Ridner, PhD, FAAN, recently completed a large randomized trial to assess early detection methods coupled with a prevention intervention for a common side effect of breast-cancer treatments--lymphedema. Lymphedema, a chronic condition that causes fluid buildup in the body, can be caused by damage from cancer treatment for breast and  more

GALLATIN, Tennessee, May 11 (TNSPro) -- Volunteer State Community College issued the following news: The National Security Agency (NSA) has designated the Volunteer State Community College Cyber Defense program a Center of Academic Excellence. The NSA created the Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) program to foster excellence in academic programs developing students for careers in cyber defense. Cyber Defense has become more important than ever, as the economy and global community have grown  more