CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 (TNSpro) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Austin Peay State University's Continuing Education Department is proud to announce a new course for this fall, focusing on managing personal finances. Taught by Susan Paisley, retired State of Tennessee auditor, Financial Literacy is intended to help teens over 16 and young adults avoid the pitfalls many face when just starting out. The seven-week course will equip students with the knowledge of  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 24 (TNSper) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Jeffrey M. Yeatman, a litigator with extensive experience involving automotive and pharmaceutical products, has joined Baker Donelson as a shareholder in the Firm's Complex Torts Group. Mr. Yeatman joins from DLA Piper, where he was a partner. "We are proud to have Jeffrey as a new member of our team," said Jennifer G. Cooper, chair of Baker Donelson's Complex Torts Group. "He brings a strong  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 24 (TNSper) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Edward "Ed" D. Lanquist Jr. and Scott M. Douglass have joined Baker Donelson's Intellectual Property Group as shareholders in the Nashville and Memphis offices, respectively. "We are extremely happy to welcome Ed and Scott to Baker Donelson," said Adam S. Baldridge, chair of Baker Donelson's Intellectual Property Group. "Ed's stellar reputation and high profile in Nashville and throughout the  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 (TNSacc) -- Belmont University issued the following news release: Belmont University's Mental Health Counseling Ph.D. program has earned full accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Belmont's accrediting body. The program, housed in College of Theology and Christian Ministry, trains master's level mental health professionals who are interested in becoming doctoral-level professors ready to train tomor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: A long-acting antibody combination discovered at Vanderbilt University Medical Center that protects against COVID-19 in high-risk individuals, and which was optimized and developed by the global pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, has received a gold medal in the 2022 R&D 100 awards program announced Aug. 22 by R&D World Magazine. Now in its 60th year, the R&D 100 recognizes the 100 most i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNStalk) -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following statement on Aug. 25, 2022: * * * DNC Chair Jaime Harrison released the following statement as abortion bans in Idaho, Tennessee and Texas go into effect and North Dakota's ban is currently set to go into effect tomorrow. "More women today are living with fewer freedoms thanks to Republicans' relentless war to ban abortion in their states. Every day is a reminder how extreme Republicans are -- banning abor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Aug. 23, 2022: MAGA Hot Mic today is a bit different. Instead of calling out an extreme MAGA Republican for their extreme positions on abortion, we are highlighting the devestating and dangerous bans going into effect across the country. On August 25, an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest will go into effect in Tennessee. The trigger law going to effect is extreme and dangerous - banni  more

DYERSBURG, Tennessee, Aug. 24 (TNSpro) -- Dyersburg State Community College issued the following news release: The JNC will offer the EMS Instructor Coordinator Course in September. Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) will offer an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Instructor Coordinator Course. The DSCC service area needs competent, quality EMS clinicians. Nationwide there is a shortage of medical professionals. The DSCC EMS Program has been very aggressive in recruitment, retention, and  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 (TNSper) -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2022: Endeavor Business Media announced today the promotion of Paul Andrews to Vice President of Business Development, effective September 1, 2022. The creation of this new position will be instrumental in developing business across Endeavor's key strategic accounts while enhancing the overall customer experience for our partners, new prospects and cross-sector audiences. "We are exc  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 (TNSper) -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: The Endeavor Business Media (EBM) Security Group is pleased to welcome John Dobberstein as managing editor of SecurityInfoWatch.com, the security industry's top website for breaking news, original content, product information, thought provoking technology analysis, webinars, e-newsletters, discussion forums, and more. In his role, Dobberstein will oversee all content creation for SIW, taking ov  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Belmont University issued the following news release: Enrollment at Belmont University continues making positive trends with total student enrollment reaching 8,995 for Fall 2022. New student registrations surpassed the admissions office goal with 1,939 new Bruins registering for classes. The year-over-year record for the undergraduate cohort amidst a struggling higher education climate demonstrates Belmont President Dr. Greg Jones' vision for the University to   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: Knoxville based UT-Battelle, which manages the Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy, is being recognized as one of the nation's 15 recipients of the 2022 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. It is the highest recognition awarded by the U.S. government, under the auspices of the Department of Defense Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reser  more

CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Aug. 22 (TNSfund) -- Lee University issued the following news: Lee University's Center for Responsible Citizenship (CRC) was awarded a $10,000 Moonshot Award at the annual Summit for University Leaders in Arlington, Virginia, held earlier this month. The Summit is hosted by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, and this is its first year offering the Moonshot Award for Excellence in University Center Innovation. Finalists this year included the Gwartney Instit  more

MESA, Arizona, Aug. 24 (TNSpro) -- Mesa Community College issued the following news release: Michael Bogner, Mesa Community College Computer Information Systems (CIS) faculty and National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Master Trainer, completes development of a Train-the-Trainer iOS App Development Program, a program supported by Apple's Community Education Initiative. Earlier this year Bogner led in providing a course he developed - Develop in Swift Explorations - during a national   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 (TNSeco) -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news on Aug. 22, 2022: Several construction projects at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are expected to be completed throughout the 2022-23 academic year in a continued effort to enhance the campus experience for students, faculty, staff, fans, and visitors. "We have been reaching new heights here on Rocky Top, setting records this year in new enrollment, student retention, research, state and do  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 23 (TNSper) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Real estate and finance attorney Rachel Edwards has joined the law firm of Baker Donelson as of counsel in the Firm's Chattanooga office. Ms. Edwards focuses her legal practice on commercial lending, property land use, and zoning. She represents clients in the health care sector in complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing of long-term care facilities   more

LAVINIA, Tennessee, Aug. 23 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release: Security Forces Airmen assigned to the 164th Airlift Wing hosted an annual two-week patrol course at Milan's Volunteer Training Site, Aug. 6-20, to strengthen relations with their Bulgarian counterparts and reinforce airbase ground defense skills. The course included participation from the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force, and the Bulgarian Armed Forces. "Joint training like this is very usef  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2022: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Bridgestone Americas officials today announced the company will invest $550 million in a major expansion and modernization project at its Warren County truck and bus radial tire plant in Morrison. Bridgestone's investment strengthens the global comp  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Aug. 23, 2022: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Ventcon, Inc. officials announced today the company will invest $6.7 million to establish its first manufacturing operations outside of Ventcon's headquarters in Allen Park, Michigan. As part of the company's expansion to the southeastern U.S., Vent  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: The Tennessee Department of Education announced the Resilient School Communities Grant opportunity is open for all Tennessee public school districts, a $10.2 million dollar investment to address needs for school-based supports, expand school-based initiatives, and increase staff capacity to best serve students. All Tennessee school districts are encouraged to apply, and the grant awards w  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: This evening, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Dr. Melissa Collins, an educator from Memphis-Shelby County Schools, known for her engaging and innovative STEAM initiatives, was named the 2022-23 Tennessee Teacher of the Year at the department's annual Excellence in Education celebration. Dr. Collins, a second-grade teacher at John P. Freeman Optional School in Memphis-Shelby  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 (TNSsro) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order administratively closing docket (Docket No. 20-00119) on Aug. 22, 2022: * * * In Re: Application of Uniti Dark Fiber, LLC for a Certificate to Provide Competing Local Exchange and Interexchange Telecommunications Services ORDER ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSING DOCKET This matter came before the Hearing Officer of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (the "Commission" or "TPUC") for conside  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 (TNSsro) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order administratively closing docket (Docket No. 20-00118) on Aug. 22, 2022: * * * In Re: Application of Uniti National, LLC for a Certificate to Provide Competing Local Exchange and Interexchange Telecommunications Services ORDER ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSING DOCKET This matter came before the Hearing Officer of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (the "Commission" or "TPUC") for considera  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 (TNSsro) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting petition to intervene (Docket No. 22-00049) on Aug. 23, 2022: * * * In Re: Joint Petition of Tennessee-American Water Company and Walker County Water and Sewage Authority for Expedited Approval of a Special Contract ORDER GRANTING THE PETITION TO INTERVENE FILED BY THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE This matter is before the Hearing Officer of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Com  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 (TNSfund) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University has been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation's National Research Traineeship Program for the project "Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the Food-Energy-Water Nexus." The program, once started, will transform the way graduate education works at Tech across several colleges and programs. The vision is to enable graduate students  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 (TNSfund) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Nearly one-third of landfill waste consists of food waste matter that could be redirected to alternative waste reduction methods, such as composting. However, addressing food waste reduction presents communities, especially cities, with significant challenges related to policy, technology and cost-effectiveness. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research is aw  more