STERLING, Virginia, Aug. 9 -- The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association issued the following news release: * * * "Reimagine, Reinvent, Redefine": ICCFA Announces 2025 Leadership Summit in Knoxville This October The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 ICCFA Leadership Summit, taking place October 21-23 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, this year's event pr  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 5 -- The American Diabetes Association issued the following news release: * * * The American Diabetes Association and Partners Celebrate TennCare's Decision to Cover FDA-Approved Weight-Management Medications The American Diabetes Association(R) (ADA) applauds TennCare's decision to provide coverage for Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved weight-management medications. TennCare's coverage of obesity medications, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) rec  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Ballad Health, a community health improvement organization, issued the following news release: * * * Ballad Health Academy launches mobile simulation lab to deliver hands-on healthcare training to regional high school students Ballad Health has introduced a new simulation lab mobile unit to bring high-tech, hands-on healthcare training directly to students at seven regional high schools participating in the newly created Ballad Health Academy. Ballad Health  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Celebrates Tennessee Priorities in 2026 Military Construction-VA and Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Bills Passed by Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after vital priorities for Tennessee were included in the Senate-passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create a National Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Strategy * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced bipartisan legislation to help prepare the federal government for emerging cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing--an advanced technology that could one day break the encryption  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Musicians, Artists, and Creators from Unauthorized AI Training * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), in introducing the bipartisan Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act, to help creators, musi  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate BuildEx Modular: * * * BuildEx Modular-Tennessee to Establish Manufacturing and Distribution Presence in Lincoln County Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and BuildEx Modular-Tennessee LLC officials announced today the company is locating in Lincoln County, establishing off-site, modular manufacturing a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 25) on July 10, 2025, entitled "Candida auris Containment Responses in Health Care Facilities that Provide Hemodialysis Services -- New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, 2020-2023.": Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Candida auris, a frequently multidrug-re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus Co-Chairs Cohen and Aderholt Release Statements on Peace Deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia * Both pleased to see the two nations come together in peace WASHINGTON - Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Robert Aderholt (AL-4), both Co-Chairmen of the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, released the following statements on a possible peaceful settlement between Azerbaija  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * A trailblazing scientist, Dr. Aruna Kilaru has earned an international recognition A trailblazing researcher with a global footprint, Dr. Aruna Kilaru earned another international recognition - this time as a newly named Fellow of the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB). This 100-year-old society, with a legacy of advancing plant science, is currently represented by over 2,500 members  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- Eastman Chemical Co. issued the following news release: * * * Eastman board declares dividend The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.83 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Oct. 7, 2025, to stockholders of record as of Sept. 15, 2025. About Eastman Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in ite  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Eric Skaar: Exploring the connection between nutrient access and infection * When bacterial pathogens enter our bodies, they've got one goal--hunt for food to multiply. And during the process, they make us sick. Ernest W. Goodpasture Professor of Pathology and Director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation, Eric Skaar. Inside the Skaar Lab, Eric Skaar, Ernest W. Goodpas  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Unveils Expansive 2025 Women's Collegiate Soccer Schedule Featuring More Than 1,980 Matches Across Platforms * * ESPN+ will stream 1,750+ women's soccer games from 22 conferences, including 100 conference championship matches * 64 regular-season games will air on ESPNU, SEC Network (SECN), and ACC Network (ACCN) * Season-opener: 1 North Carolina at Tennessee  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Election Commission has issued a notice outlining the reporting deadlines for the special elections in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District. The elections are being held to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat vacated by Representative Mark Green. The special primary election is set for October 7, 2025, with the special general election to follow on December 2, 2025. Committees involved in the primary must file a 12-day Pre-Primary Report by S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Highland Materials Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the national security investigation of imports of polysilicon and its derivative products. In their correspondence, Highland emphasizes the critical implications of foreign supply chains, specifically those controlled by China, for U.S. energy independence and industry competitiveness. Highland Materials, based in D.C., is in the process of developing a new facility i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: VIDEO: Blackburn Details Historic Republican Wins During First Seven Months of Senate Majority * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor detailing the historic accomplishments for the American people during the first seven months of the Republican majority. This includes passing the Laken Riley Act, the HALT Fentanyl Act, the $9 bi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice is asking for public comments regarding a request from the Tennessee. The state has applied for certification of its legal representation system for indigent prisoners facing capital sentences. This process, if approved, would allow Tennessee to use special procedures for federal review of habeas corpus cases. Under U.S. Code, a state can qualify for these special procedures if its mechanism for appointing, paying and compensating com  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Filed to Reduce Asthma-Causing Air Pollution in Three States * WASHINGTON-- The Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Club filed a lawsuit today challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's failure to ensure that counties in three states have effective plans for cleaning up sulfur dioxide air pollution. Approximately 40,000 people in Arizona, Tennessee an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Limited Submission Opportunity: 2025 Arts in Community Grants * Applications are due Aug. 10, 2025 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should contact LSO@vanderbilt.edu for more information. Vanderbilt University may submit only one application to the South Arts 2025 Arts in Community Grants. Overview Arts in Community Grants are designed to support deeper engagements b  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Limited Submission Opportunity: 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships * Applications due Aug. 7, 2025 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should contact LSO@vanderbilt.edu for more information. Vanderbilt University may nominate up to three tenure-track faculty per department for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships. Overview The goal of the fellow  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Limited Submission Opportunity: 2026 Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Fellowship - Gene Therapy/Gene Editing * Applications due Aug. 20 These instructions are for VU investigators. VUMC investigators should visit the OOR funding opportunity site. Vanderbilt University may nominate one candidate for the 2026 Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars Fellowship Award. Overview This program supports in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Mike Woodlee Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Dayton, TN - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2025 Tennessee state house candidate, Mike Woodlee (distr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following news release: * * * NABTU, TVA, and Tennessee Department of Labor Launch "Forever Family" Apprenticeship Partnership to Empower Foster Youth North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU), the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development have announced a groundbreaking workforce development initiative: the Forever Family Apprentice Partne  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * New Netflix series features Vanderbilt football team * Vanderbilt Commodores are showcased in the Netflix docuseries SEC Football: Any Given Saturday. Coming off a season defined by grit, growth and unforgettable moments--including a thrilling bowl game victory--Vanderbilt Football is again stepping into the national spotlight. The team appears in the new Netflix docuseries SEC Football: Any Given Saturd  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * New Tennessee Billboards Send Clear Message About Cancer Research Funding * CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed five new billboards in the Chattanooga area to catch Congress's attention ahead of crucial votes coming up in Washington, D.C. ACS CAN is calling on Congress to provide robust funding for the Nat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Nominations are open for the 2025 Fall Staff Awards * The Fall Staff Awards recognize the many contributions of university staff to Vanderbilt's core goals and mission. The winners of each award will be announced at the fifth annual Fall Staff Assembly at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, in Langford Auditorium. The Fall Staff Awards include longtime university awards, including the Community Impact, Prof  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- A licensed reactor operator at the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Tennessee, has been terminated from their position and had their unescorted access revoked after a random drug test revealed a positive result for a controlled substance. The Tennessee Valley Authority, which operates the facility, informed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of the event, which is a violation of the plant's strict fitness-for-duty policy. The event, detailed in an NRC Event Notification Report (Ev  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * ORAU 2025 Pollard Scholarship recipients announced ORAU awarded five William G. Pollard Scholarships of $2,500 each toward undergraduate studies for the 2025-26 academic year. The recipients of this year's scholarships include Courtney Collins, Brandon Dake, Caroline Ferguson, Kira Palau and Laura Scott. Annually, ORAU awards these scholarships to employees' children  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Over 200 U.S. military veterans gather at Vanderbilt for Soldiers to Sidelines Coaching Summit opening reception * When Harrison Bernstein founded the nonprofit organization Soldiers to Sidelines in 2014, he saw a way for service members to translate their hard-earned lessons in leadership, discipline, strategy and teamwork to a different field: team sports. The parallels between military service and athle  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * Pharmacy Orgs Urge Court to Uphold Tennessee's Right to Regulate PBMs * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aug. 6, 2025) - The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), the American Pharmacists Association ( APhA ), and the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) yesterday filed a joint amicus brief in federal court in support of Tennessee's law to regula  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The American Pharmacists Association issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * Pharmacy Orgs Urge Court to Uphold Tennessee's Right to Regulate PBMs Without regulation, PBMs have engaged in abusive practices, say pharmacy groups The American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), and the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) yesterday filed a joint amicus brief in federal court in support of Tennessee's law  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Poet Melissa Range awarded 2025 Vanderbilt University Literary Prize * Printer's Fist, by Melissa Range, has been selected as the 2025 winner of the Vanderbilt University Literary Prize. The prize competition received more than 250 submissions. Spearheaded by General Editor Major Jackson, with the assistance of Professors Didi Jackson, Rick Hilles and a small team of graduate students, the prize committee   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Press Advisory: Congressman Cohen to Hold In-Person Town Hall Monday Evening * Discussing his work with 9th District constituents at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) will hold an in-person Town Hall Meeting with constituents on Monday evening, August 11, at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church. The news media are welcome to attend. What: An in-per  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Cohen and Titus Lead Letter Stressing Need to Implement DOT Rule for Passenger Mobility Devices * Congressional intent is to ensure passengers using the devices are treated with dignity and respect WASHINGTON - Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Dina Titus (NV-1) today led a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stressing the Congressional intent of provisions in last y  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network Unveils 2025 SEC Soccer and Volleyball Slates * This fall, SEC Network is home to more than 70 SEC women's soccer and volleyball matches as ESPN's industry-leading coverage of women's collegiate sports continues into the 2025-26 academic year. SEC Network Soccer SEC Network's women's soccer schedule features 29 matches, beginning with North Carolina at   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * St. Jude achieves the highest designation for nursing: ANCC's Magnet with Distinction * For a third consecutive term, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has received the prestigious Magnet(r) designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and, for the first time, achieved the Magnet with Distinction(tm) honor. This elite category is only a  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Structural and functional studies uncover the mechanism behind sweet taste * Sweet taste receptors are proteins in taste buds that detect sugar and other sweeteners, but the mechanism underlying how they elicit a sweet response has been unclear. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital used cryo-electron microscopy to uncover the sweet taste receptor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Company Pleads Guilty to Illegally Bypassing Waste Treatment and Discharging Industrial Wastes into Nashville Sewer System * Allwaste Onsite, doing business as Onsite Environmental (Onsite Environmental), entered two guilty pleas today in relation to federal Clean Water Act violations. As part of the plea, Onsite Environmental has agreed to pay a fine of $512,000 and serve a three-year ter  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record: * * * Tennessee special election reporting: 7th Congressional District (2025) * Tennessee has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 7th Congressional District vacated by Representative Mark Green. The Special Primary Election will be held on October 7, 2025, and the Special General Election will be held on December 2, 2025. Participating candidates must file additional reports in con  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech applauds legendary alumnus, trustee Barry 'Butch' Wilmore upon retirement from NASA Tennessee Tech University honored two-time graduate, university trustee and astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore upon his retirement from NASA after 25 years of service and 464 total days in space. Tech President Phil Oldham released the following statement: "Captain Wilmore is the best of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority has given its approval for a plan to construct a 200-megawatt solar energy facility near Hillsboro, Alabama. The project, which will be built by Hillsboro Solar LLC, will cover about 1,610 acres between Courtland and Hillsboro and connect to the TVA electrical grid. This move is part of the agency's effort to increase renewable energy sources, as outlined in its 2019 resource plan. TVA's decision follows a thorough review of the plan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Tennessee Valley Authority issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * TVA Board of Directors to Host Public Session and Quarterly Meeting in Knoxville, Tenn., on Aug. 21 Release Summary * What: Board of Directors quarterly business meeting * When: 9 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 21 * Where: TVA Auditorium, 400 W. Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, Tenn. * KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors invites the public to join them  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, has published a report titled 'Estimating the Magnitude and Frequency of Floods at Ungaged Locations on Streams in Tennessee Through the 2013 Water Year'. The document, Scientific Investigations Report 2024-5130, was authored by David E. Ladd and Paul A. Ensminger. The report, released in 2025, provides updated methods for estimating the magnitude and frequency of   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- A report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, details an effort to combat the spread of invasive carps (silver, bighead, grass, and black carp) in the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The report, titled "Evaluating Deterrent Locations and Sequence in the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway to Minimize Invasive Carp Occupancy and Abundanc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Geological Survey have released 'Decision-Support Modeling and Research Priorities for Establishing Baseline Conditions for Outstandingly Remarkable Values, Obed Wild and Scenic River, Tennessee,' a report issued in 2025. This publication, Open-File Report 2025-1035, was authored by Elena R. Crowley-Ornelas, Rebecca Schapansky, Tom Blount, and Niki S. Nicholas. Prepared in cooperation with the National Park Service   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a document titled 'Assessment and Validation of Depressions in Digital Elevation Models From Multiple Elevation Data Sources and Delineation of Depressions, Sinking Streams, and Their Watersheds in Tennessee and Parts of Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.' The report, authored by David E. Ladd and John K. Carmichael, is designated as Scientific Investigations Report 2024-5134. The   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Geological Survey have released a publication titled 'The 3D Elevation Program--Supporting Tennessee's Economy,' which was issued in July 2025. The report, Fact Sheet 2025-3037, was written by George F. Heleine. The document highlights the completion of statewide lidar data collection in Tennessee and its potential for driving economic growth and supporting management needs across the state's diverse physiographic r  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT Launches Faculty Recruitment Initiative To Advance Research Excellence The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is launching a major new effort to recruit world-renowned faculty across academic disciplines. The multiple-year initiative will directly support UT's rise as a leader in research, innovation and discovery. The initiative comes at a pivotal moment. "From nuclear energy to cancer treatmen  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * Grey Zone Conflicts and Hybrid Threats Erode the Foundation of International Law. How Can States Respond? By Nate Luce The following is a summary of "Winning at the Strategic Seams," a Vanderbilt Law Research Paper authored by Michael Newton, Professor of the Practice of Law and Director of the International Legal Studies Program at Vanderbilt Law School. International law exists to preserve orde  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Researchers debunk long-standing concern about flu treatment in children The findings demonstrated what many pediatricians have long suspected: that the flu, not the flu treatment (Tamiflu), is associated with neuropsychiatric events. * For decades, medical professionals debated whether a common antiviral medication used to treat flu in children caused neuropsychiatric even  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * VUMC's ECMO program sees substantial growth ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, is a life-sustaining mechanical system that takes over for the hearts and lungs of critically ill patients, allowing them to rest and recover. * Vanderbilt University Medical Center's lifesaving ECMO program saw 75% more patients in fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024, and the program  more