WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "The Constitution is Clear": Conservative Republican Blasts Ogles for Bending the Knee, Abandoning Local Law Enforcement * "As a conservative and a federalist, I kindly remind Ogles that the State of Tennessee is fully capable of handling its own affairs without federal intervention." Bipartisanship is alive and well in Tennessee when it comes to being sick and tired of vulnerab  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * 'Molecular glue' harnesses the power of the immune system to treat neuroblastoma * Gene expression governs whether neuroblastoma tumor cells exist in either the adrenergic (differentiated and sensitive to treatment) or mesenchymal (less differentiated and therapy-resistant) cell state. Tumors may switch between states, confounding treatment efforts. A study f  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * A visionary building for the future: Garland Hall opens its doors after transformative renovation, addition * The College of Arts and Science is ushering in a new era with the opening of the renovated and expanded Garland Hall. Dean Timothy P. McNamara speaks at the Garland Hall ribbon cutting celebration. "The new Garland Hall is a physical representation of the exceptional Vanderbilt community and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp., a faith-based healthcare system headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding recent proposed changes to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement policies. The organization, which operates over 24 hospitals and 250 clinics across Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, expressed significant concerns about proposed payment updates, reductions for drug administrat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. , a faith-based healthcare system based in Memphis, Tennessee, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) voicing serious concerns regarding two proposed rule changes that could significantly impact the financial stability of hospitals. The letter highlights the organization's apprehensions with the CMS's plans to accelerate the recoupment of fu  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 18 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care issued the following news release: * * * Baptist to offer breast cancer screenings at Tanger Pink Party * MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2025- Baptist Cancer Center-Desoto, Baptist Women's Health Center and other area health care providers are collaborating for the annual Tanger Pink Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Tanger Southaven. Baptist's mobile mammography unit will be on site for   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Belmont University Launches Generous Life Course Fund with $100,000 Gift to Support Nashville Nonprofits Belmont announced the establishment of the Generous Life Course Fund, made possible by a $100,000 commitment from Anchor Investments. This transformational gift will support a new, year-long academic experience blending philanthropy education with hands-on community engagement. Anchor Investments is a Na  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Leads Bipartisan Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Meta Following Bombshell Whistleblower Allegations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, led a group of bipartisan colleagues demanding Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg provide all internal research regarding the safety risks and preva  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Sounds Alarm on Leftist Activists Doxxing ICE Agents by Using Facial Recognition Technology * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to Giorgi Gobronidze, the CEO of PimeEyes, regarding the use of the company's artificial intelligence (AI) facial recognition technology by leftist activists to dox Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce 'The Chloe Cole Act' to Ban Chemical and Surgical Mutilation of Children * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) introduced the Chloe Cole Act, which would ban the chemical and surgical mutilation of children and provide detransitioners whose healthy body parts hav  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Senate GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Eliminate D.C. Soft-On-Crime Laws * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) today introduced the Just Incarceration of Criminal Elements (JUSTICE) in D.C. Act, which would eliminate two Washington, D.C. laws - the Incarceration Reduction Act and the Second Look A  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release: * * * Career Offender Sentenced to 151 Months for Possessing Cocaine with an Intent to Distribute Randy Oliver, 44, of Memphis was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of possessing a controlled substance with an intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. Sec. 841(a)(1). Joseph C. Murphy, Jr., Interim United State  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Community takes courage: Vanderbilt launches hazing prevention campaign * Vanderbilt University has launched the Community Takes Courage campaign to reinforce its commitment to eradicate hazing and foster a culture of respect, courage, belonging and accountability. The initiative follows the Stop Campus Hazing Act, a federal law requiring comprehensive hazing prevention measures in higher education. A  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bob Onder introduced the Chloe Cole Act, which was transmitted to Congress by the Department of Justice. * Today, Congressman Onder will serve as the House sponsor of this legislation, which was commissioned by President Trump's Executive Order 14187.  Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn will serve as the sponsor in the United States Senate. "As a member of Congress, a doctor, a parent,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces $3 Million Grant to UTHSC for Research into Diabetes * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive a grant of $3,010,432 from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases for research into diabetes endocrinology. The research is under the direction of Dr.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces Alcohol Research Grant to UTHSC * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive a grant of $399,076 to study repurposing FDA-approved drugs to target chronic alcohol tolerance from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. The project is under the direction of Assista  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces Sickle Cell Research Grant to St. Jude * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a grant of $830,254 for research into sickle cell disease from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute under the direction of Dr. Mitchell J. Weiss. St. Jude also received a $277,500 grant in August to study th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Introduces the John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting (FAIR) ACT * Measure named for former Tennessee Congressmen who championed fair representation in Congress WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today introduced the John Tanner and Jim Cooper Fairness and Independence in Redistricting (FAIR) Act, which would require states to remove poli  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Questions FBI Director Kash Patel * Commends FBI for additional resources in Memphis WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today questioned FBI Director Kash Patel at an oversight hearing. The Congressman commended the FBI for working with local police, encouraged additional collaboration, but questioned whether the National Gu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Urges the EPA to Acknowledge Harms Caused by Climate Change Enshrined in the Endangerment Finding In a letter to Administrator Zeldin, says "denying the danger cannot change the facts" * Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin seeing the reversal of a proposal to rescind the 2008 Endangerment Finding acknowledging c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen, Senator Warren Reintroduce Equal Employment for All Act * Bill would end hiring discrimination based on credit reports and ensure candidates are judged on their merits WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts are bringing back the Equal Employment for All Act to protect job seekers from unfair discrimination based on their credi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Cohen and Beyer and Senator Wyden Introduce the Billionaire Income Tax Act * Restoring some fairness to the tax code and ensuring wealthiest pay a fair share WASHINGTON - Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Don Beyer (VA-8) and Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon today introduced bicameral Billionaire Income Tax Act bills in an effort to establish a level of fairness in federal taxation and p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Cohen and Carson Introduce the Aviation Funding Stability Act * Measure would insulate FAA programs and personnel from a government shutdown WASHINGTON - Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9), the former Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, and Andre Carson (IN-7), a Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, today introduced the Aviation Funding Stability Act, a measure that would allow   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Cohen, Fitzpatrick and Garcia Introduce the Safe Streets for All Reauthorization and Improvement Act * Extending program to reduce roadway deaths and injuries WASHINGTON - Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Robert Garcia (CA-42) today introduced the Safe Streets for All Reauthorization and Improvement Act. The measure reauthorizes and strengthens the U.S. D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Sheehy, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Secure U.S. Critical Mineral Dominance * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 September 18, 2025 Washington, DC -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Montana) today introduced the Revitalizing America's Offshore Critical Minerals Dominance Act of 2025. This bill will expand the United States' offshore extra  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Tennessee -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment decreased in 2 of the 6 largest counties in Tennessee from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Shelby County had the larger over-the-year decrease in employ  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Curb Center visiting artists reimagine memory through art this fall * "Some things you forget. Other things you never do. But it's not. Places, places are still there. If a house burns down, it's gone, but the place--the picture of it--stays, and not just in my rememory, but out there, in the world. What I remember is a picture floating around out there outside my head. I mean, even if I don't think it,   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHA IT teams recognized for their contribution to improving military medicine * The Defense Health Agency recognized chief information officers at military hospitals and clinics at the 2025 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 25. After the opening plenary session, Pat Flanders, program executive officer - medical systems/chief information officer, and Thomas   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU's Dr. Aaron Polichnowski earns award for research in field of hypertension and chronic kidney disease By Jennifer Hill Dr. Aaron Polichnowski received East Tennessee State University's 2025 Distinguished Faculty Award in Research for his exceptional contributions to the field of hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Polichnowski is an associate professor in the Quillen College of Me  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * First View Mentorship Program: A welcoming network for first-generation students * Starting college is a milestone many students look forward to, but for first-generation students, it can also feel like stepping into the unknown. What makes the journey brighter is finding a community that understands and walks alongside you. Vanderbilt's First View Mentorship Program, a collaborative initiative led by   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting five-year status reviews for 14 plant and six animal species in the Mountain-Prairie Region. This review is required by the Endangered Species Act and is intended to assess each species' status based on the best scientific and commercial data available. The listed species are from the states of Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,  more

WACO, Texas, Sept. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Georgia Survives Top 15 Showdown * The SEC opener for Georgia and Tennessee was an exciting game. Both teams racked up nearly 1,000 yards of total offense as they traded the lead back and forth during the game. Knotted at 38 at the end of regulation, the Bulldog defense held Tennessee to a field goal in the first overtime, then Josh McCray scored on a one-yard touchdown run   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Cornyn, Budd and Blackburn Introduce Bill to Eliminate D.C.'s Soft-On-Crime Laws * Legislation Would Ensure Adults Who Commit Crimes Before the Age of 25 Are Not Prematurely Released WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) today introduced the Just Incarceration of Criminal  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Grant helps ETSU grow volunteer partnerships By Melissa Nipper East Tennessee State University will build upon its strong tradition of community service thanks to a new grant from the Volunteer Tennessee Commission. The Volunteer Center Grant expands volunteer recruitment and training opportunities in partnership with the regional United Way partners. Funding is provided for a part-time sta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Applauds Trump Admin's Efforts to Stop Violent Crime in Memphis * Federal law enforcement resources, in coordination with local and state leadership, have been deployed to aid Memphis WASHINGTON --Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) applauded the Trump administration's announcement to send federal law enforcement resources to Memphis to stop violent crime in the city.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty, Cortez Masto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Restore American Mineral Security, Combat Communist Chinese Price Manipulation * WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Restoring American Mineral Security Act to establish a Critical Minerals Security Alliance with America's global trading partners. Foreign adversari  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger Applauds Launch of $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Fund * Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) today celebrated the launch of the $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Fund by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, officially opening the state application process. The RHT fund was created in President Trump's Working Families   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Making Memphis Safe, Protecting Leaders, Cracking Down on Radical Left-Wing Violence * WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss President Donald Trump's deployment of federal resources to Memphis, the need   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 18 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * Kenny Chesney launches book tour at ETSU By Sara Allen With the audio book underway, the final edits complete and the start of fall ahead, Country Music Hall of Fame 2025 electee Kenny Chesney knew he wanted to do something very special to launch his upcoming Heart Life Music. Tracing the path of a pretty regular kid living well beyond the lights of Knoxville, Tennessee, he decided to kick o  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee posted the following news release on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Last Defendant Of Johnson City Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced To 262 Months For Methamphetamine And Cocaine Conspiracy, And Money Laundering GREENEVILLE Tenn - On September 15, 2025, Spencer Allen Bradley, 33, of Atlanta, GA, was sentenced to over 21 years by the Honorable Ronnie Greer, United States District Judge, in the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Political] -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release: * * * League of Women Voters Denounces National Guard Deployment in Memphis as Dangerous Overreach * MEMPHIS AND WASHINGTON, DC -- The League of Women Voters of Memphis-Shelby County, League of Women Voters of Tennessee, and League of Women Voters of the US issued the following joint statement in response to President Trump and Governor Bill Lee's plan to deploy the National Guard in M  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: * * * Local Program Helps First Responders Heal from Trauma and Break Mental Health Stigma * Beyond the Call, a new intensive outpatient program created by first responders for first responders, has launched in Middle Tennessee to address the growing mental health crisis among emergency professionals. First responders face significant mental health risks:   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release: * * * Memphis Company Pleads Guilty to Clean Air Act Violations P.T. Services, Inc., a Memphis company that specialized in repairing diesel engines has entered a guilty plea and agreed to pay a fine in connection with violations of the Clean Air Act. Interim United States Attorney Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. announced the guilty plea today. According to an inform  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mixing neutrinos of colliding neutron stars changes how merger unfolds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The collision and merger of two neutron stars -- the incredibly dense remnants of collapsed stars -- are some of the most energetic events in the universe, producing a variety of signals that can be observed on Earth. New simulations of neutron star mergers by a team from Penn State and the U  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * National labs, University of Tennessee collaborate on quantum, HPC innovation * The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is beginning a four-year collaboration exploring the use of high-performance computing (HPC) to drive innovation around nonequilibrium quantum materials. This collaborative effort, Controlled Numerics for Emergent Transi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * NEW FACULTY--Beyond the resume: Get to know some of our newest faculty members * Vanderbilt is the academic home to more than 1,800 faculty members who lead impactful interdisciplinary research, teaching and mentoring across 11 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, and centers and institutes. These faculty also lead meaningful and interesting lives outside of their work! Get to know some of  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release: * * * Olive Branch Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding Covid-19 Relief Program of Over $5,000,000 Lisa Evans, 43, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, has been sentenced to federal prison for defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a federal program intended to help small businesses and their employees survive the COVID-19 pandemic, out of ov  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * ORNL to lead, partner on FIRE Collaboratives in critical fusion energy technologies * The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been selected to lead two new research collaborations and partner on two others under the Fusion Innovation Research Engine, or FIRE, Collaboratives program. These projects aim to close critical gaps in fusion ma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Press Advisory: Congressmen Cohen and Beyer and Senator Wyden to Discuss the Billionaire Income Tax Act * WASHINGTON - Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Don Beyer (VA-8) and Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon will hold a press availability on Wednesday to discuss the bicameral Billionaire Income Tax Act. The news media are invited to attend. What: A press conference with Congressmen Cohen and Beyer an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. David Kustoff, Republicans Take the Lead on Improving Social Security Customer Service * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN) and members of the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee passed the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, H.R. 5345. By passing out of committee, H.R. 5345 can be considered for a vote by the full House  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 20 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * Research Project Co-Led by UT Among Finalists in NSF Regional Innovation Engines Program On Sept. 18, the National Science Foundation announced that the BRIDGES proposal developed by HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in collaboration with University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Auburn University, had reached the final stage of competition in the Regional Innovations Engines Program and remains  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee American Water Announces Inaugural Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest * Chattanooga, TN (September 17, 2025) - Tennessee American Water announced today its inaugural Protect Our Watersheds art contest for fourth grade students at Whitwell Elementary School. "Source water protection is vital to keeping our watersheds safe and healthy, which   more

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee City Denies Request to Host Charlie Kirk Prayer Vigil on Public Property * Morristown, TN-- Today, First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter to the City of Morristown, Tennessee on behalf of nearby resident, Brad Tumey, due to a local ordinance that prohibits him from hosting a c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing significant concerns regarding proposed changes in the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and other Medicare-related payment rules for calendar year 2026. In their letter, THA advocates on behalf of over 160 healthcare facility members, outlining the potential financial impact  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech associate chemistry professor honored with statewide teaching award A Tennessee Tech University associate professor of chemistry was named the 2024 Distinguished College/University Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee Academy of Science. The award recognizes William R. Carroll, Ph.D., for his innovative approach to teaching and dedication to undergraduate research. Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Tennessee Valley Authority issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2025: * * * TVA and Type One Energy Accelerate Fusion Commercialization in Tennessee Release Summary * TVA and Type One Energy advanced their collaboration in support of a 350-megawatt fusion power plant at TVA's former Bull Run Fossil Plant near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. * The agreement continues TVA's national leadership in advanced nuclear innovation to support the growing energy demands of   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US: Memphis Military Deployment Dangerous, Unwarranted * (Washington, DC) - On September 15, 2025, United States President Donald Trump, ordered US National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, as he has with Los Angeles and Washington, DC, in recent months. He said he is sending the troops "because of the crime that's going on," calling the city "deeply troubled." In fact, local police report   more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT, Gallup Celebrate Success of CliftonStrengths in Helping Students Thrive The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in partnership with Gallup, hosted its first Strengths Day on Sept. 16. A national leader in student success, UT held the daylong celebration to highlight its use of CliftonStrengths, a talent assessment meant to enhance well-being and empower students, faculty and staff to identify an  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * AI for Everyone: New class introduces students to the world of AI By Peyton Schultz Would you pay for ChatGPT if it were $100 a month? One student quickly shook his head no. Another nodded proudly. This mixed reaction from her students is exactly what Dr. Nagwan Zahry hoped for in the "AI for Everyone" class at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Zahry, an asso  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 19 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC lands NSF grant to strengthen STEM education in Southeast Tennessee, North Georgia By Chuck Wasserstrom The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has received a $500,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) award to launch a three-year project that will prepare and retain middle and high school science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers through research  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 17 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt hosts inaugural event to strengthen research-policy partnerships * Vanderbilt University welcomed regional policymakers, researchers and community leaders to campus early this month for Policy Innovation Days, designed to connect universities with state and local governments and highlight effective public policies based on research. The event was presented by the Office of the Vice Provost f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Highlights FBI Director Patel's Success in Making Memphis Safe Again * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) spoke with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to highlight the success of Operation Viper in Memphis, Tennessee, which resulted in 500 arrests and 100 indictments of violent gang  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Joins President Trump at White House for Announcement of "Memphis Safe Task Force" to Combat Crime * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined President Trump at the White House as he signed a memorandum to establish a "Memphis Safe Task Force" to address violent crime in Memphis. Senator Blackburn has expressed her support for sending the Natio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Restores Law and Order in Memphis MAKING MEMPHIS SAFE AGAIN: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum to address rampant crime in Memphis, Tennessee. * The Memorandum establishes a Memphis Safe Task Force tasked with ending street and violent crime in Memphis to the greatest possible extent, including by coordinating closely with State and local   more