NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- The Academy of Country Music issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2024: The Academy of Country Music(R) announced today additional performers and presenters for the 17TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC HONORS(TM), including ACM Award winner Lauren Alaina, 15-time ACM Award winner and three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean, seven-time ACM Award nominee Terri Clark, reigning ACM Song of the Year winner Jordan Davis, a special performance for Music H  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: The American Trucking Associations has unveiled the schedule for the year's premiere industry event the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition slated for this October in Nashville, Tennessee. "Held during the final weeks of a turbulent election season in the midst of an uneven economy, MCE is our moment to bring the opportunities and challenges facing our industry in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: The Country Music Association, the premier trade association of the Country Music industry, has announced changes to the voting process for its CMA Touring Awards, which recognize vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring community. The updated voting process will now include an additional voting round before the Final Ballot round of voting. Ahead of the awards ceremony's 19th   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: CMA, the premier trade association of the Country Music industry, has presented the first of its 2024 international awards. On Wednesday, August 14, Sarah Trahern (CMA CEO) and Milly Olykan (CMA Vice President, International Relations and Development) presented Sina Hall (Senior Project Manager and Head of International Booking, Semmel Concerts Entertainment GmbH and CMA Board member) with the 202  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Democracy Forward, a legal organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: Tennessee - A large coalition of gender justice organizations is defending federal rules that seek to ensure transgender students are able to use school facilities - such as restrooms and locker rooms - that align with their gender identity. The National Women's Law Cente  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 16 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Florida and Alaska Top Lists of Numerical and Percentage 12-Month Gains, While New York and Maine Lag; Florida and Tennessee Post Highest Monthly Increases, While New York and Arkansas Have Worst Losses Construction employment increased in 39 states in July from a year earlier, while 29 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between June and  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 15 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: NASEO will work with State Energy Offices in three states - Colorado, Missouri, and Tennessee - over the next year to develop action plans for on-road freight electrification and charging infrastructure buildout at high-priority locations, and will engage key stakeholders to solicit input on plan development. NASEO will also work with each state to support additional freight electrifica  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Aug. 14 (TNSres) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2024: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A report released yesterday through a state records request shows that funds available to clean up coal mines in Tennessee fall tens of millions of dollars short of the amount necessary to complete the work. The annual report by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is the first required by state law to determine if there is sufficient funding to   more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release: First responders play a critical role in the health and safety of citizens in every community across the United States. ORAU has a proud history of working with and supporting first responders in various ways in recent years. ORAU's work with first responders has focused on safety culture, communications and research into important public health issues, like the opioid overdose crisis. Fi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following news release: The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is pleased to announce the formal unification of the Tennessee Association for Career and Technical Education (Tennessee ACTE) with the national Association. This effort, led by Tennessee ACTE President Richard Skipper, the TNACTE Board of Directors, and TNACTE Executive Director Chris Tucker, officially brings the state  more