MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Accelerating drug combination discovery with machine learning * Discovering effective drug combinations may now be easier thanks to a screening platform made public today by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists. Many diseases, including cancers, require combinations of drugs whose effects are more than the sum of their parts to create effective tre  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TN Rolls Out Volunteer Way Legislative Agenda * Dec 17, 2025 by AFP NASHVILLE - Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) is launching their Volunteer Way legislative agenda, helping lawmakers understand the top grassroots priorities across Tennessee. The top priority for conservative grassroots advocates in Tennessee is passing the REGULATORY FREEDOM ACT, maki  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Alex Kaplan, advisor of the American Association of College Registrars and Admission Officers, from a Dec. 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Building a Talent Marketplace: How LERs Empower Workers and Expand Opportunity." LERs stands for learning and employment records. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * MySkills Pocket - built for learner  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Earns 2026 High-Performing Maternity Care Recognition * Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown has been recognized for high-performing maternity care for 2026 and is the only hospital in Middle Tennessee to receive this distinction. As the hospital that delivers more babies than any other in Tennessee, our dedicated team is   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Continues Growth in Carolinas with Launch of Winston-Salem Office and Addition of 14 Attorneys Winston-Salem Location Marks Firm's Fourth New Office in Carolinas Since 2021 * Baker Donelson continues its strategic expansion across the Carolinas with the opening of its Winston-Salem, North Carolina, office and the addition of 14 attorneys. This marks the Firm's fourth new locati  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Preparing Educators for Every Stage of the Classroom Journey From first-semester fieldwork to decades of leadership, Belmont's College of Education forms reflective, resilient teachers By Jasmine Simmons Across generations, the heart of Belmont's College of Education remains the same: small classes, deep relationships and an Education Preparation Program (EPP) that forms reflective, resilient educators read  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn & Blumenthal Press Toy Makers on AI-Powered Toys Exposing Children to Inappropriate Content * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Little Learners Toys, Mattel, Miko, Curio Interactive, FoloToy, and Keyi Robot sounding the alarm on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Applauds Final Passage of FY26 National Defense Bill with Wins for Tennessee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement following the final passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes funding levels and sets policies for the U.S. military. Senator Blackburn secured multiple provision  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Presses CVS on Driving Up Health Care Costs and Forcing Taxpayers to Fund Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a letter CVS Health CEO David Joyner, pressing him on the company's lengthy record of fraud and regulatory violations at taxpayers' expense and the role the company has played in driving up health care costs. Pharmacy benefit manager  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Statement on Confirmation of Tennesseans Jeff Hagood and Mitch Graves to TVA Board * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after Jeff Hagood and Mitch Graves were confirmed to the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors: "Today, the Senate confirmed two outstanding Tennesseans to the board of the Tennessee Valley A  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Unveils National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) unveiled a section-by-section summary of The Republic Unifying Meritocratic Performance Advancing Machine intelligence by Eliminating Regulatory Interstate Chaos Across American Industry ( TRUMP AMERICA AI Act ). This legislative framework would codify Pre  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Rosen Introduce Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Providers to Take Care of America's Service Members and Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced l egislation to cut red tape by eliminating duplicative credentialing and privileging when medical providers move between the U.S. Department of War (DoW) and U.S. Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Welch Introduce Legislation to Empower Visual Artists to Protect Their Work * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced the Visual Artists Copyright Reform Act (VACRA), which would modernize copyright registration for visual artists to make it easier and less costly for high-volume visual artists to register and protect their work  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Combination therapy shows potential to treat pediatric brain cancer ATRT * St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists identified a promising combination approach to treat a rare, but catastrophic pediatric brain cancer called atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). Reactivating and maintaining p53, a protein responsible for tumor suppression, using the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses at a Hearing on Organized Retail Crime * Concerned with transportation thefts from boxcars WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today questioned expert witnesses on organized retail crime at a hearing in the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime. In his opening statement, Congressman Cohen described the breadth of organized retail crime and its impact on M  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Questions Witnesses at a Hearing on the Southern Poverty Law Center * Questions smear that the SPLC is "anti-Christian" WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today questioned expert witnesses before its Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government at a hearing entitled "Partisan and Profitable: The SPLC's Influence on  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Reintroduces the Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act * Measure would help rid thousands of homes of the neurotoxin WASHINGTON Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today reintroduced the Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act, legislation to help American families cover the cost of eliminating lead from their homes. The Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act would significantly broaden the national resp  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Urges President Trump to Reject Inappropriate Renaming of Kennedy Center * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today urged President Donald Trump to reject the Kennedy Center Board's reported decision to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as the "Trump-Kennedy Center," calling the move inappropriate, divisive, and disrespectful to history. "The Ken  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kustoff Applauds Senate Confirmation of Mitch Graves to TVA Board * WASHINGTON Congressman David Kustoff (R-TN-08) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted last night to confirm Mitch Graves to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors. "I applaud the U.S. Senate's vote today confirming Mitch Graves to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)'s Board  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kustoff Introduces Legislation to Strip Tax-Exempt Status from Terrorist-Supporting Non-Profits * WASHINGTON Today, Congressman David Kustoff introduced legislation to revoke the tax-exempt status of any non-profit organization that provides material support to terrorist groups. Senator John Cornyn (TX) introduced the Senate companion bill. "Our tax laws should never be used to subs  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Cohen and Wilson and Senators Welch and Curtis Welcome Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners * Sought the release of Maryia Kalesnikava, Ales Bialiatski and others in letter to Rubio last month WASHINGTON - Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Joe Wilson (SC-2) and Senators Peter Welch of Vermont and John Curtis of Utah today welcomed the release of 123 political prisoners held by B  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Urges Airlines to Increase Flights from Montana for FCS Championship Game * Presses Airlines to Give Montana Fans "A Chance to Witness History" U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today led a letter with Senator Tim Sheehy and Representatives Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02) to airline CEOs urging them to increase flight options from Montana to Nashville, Tennessee, in advanc  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- Eastman Chemical Co. issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Eastman increases Esters prices on January 1st, 2026 Effective January 1, 2026, or as contracts allow, Eastman Chemical Company is announcing off-list price increases on the following products in North America and Latin America: * Eastman(TM) Isobutyl Acetate Acetate, all grades and packages: USD 0.04/lb (USD 0.09/kg) * Eastman(TM) n-Butyl Acetate, all grades and packages, excludi  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU honors 2025 alumni award recipients * The East Tennessee State University National Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Award recipients. The annual Evening of Distinction and ETSU PRIDE event was held on Nov. 14. Bryan Daniels Bryan Daniels was named the 2025 ETSU Outstanding Alumnus. A Greeneville native, Daniels holds degrees in communications, computer science   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Federal Jury Finds Convicted Felon Guilty of Three Business Robberies and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm On December 11, 2025, a federal jury returned a guilty verdict in the case of Maurice Harris, 32, of Memphis, who was charged with committing a series of armed robberies of businesses in October 2024. Harris faces a mandatory statu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has received a filing by Justin Byrd and several family members to join the Byrd Family Control Group to retain voting shares of West Tennessee Bancshares Inc. that would allow the group to maintain its influence over the company and its subsidiary, Bank of Bartlett, both of Bartlett, Tennessee. The request involves Justin Byrd, acting individually and as trustee of the Robert C. Byrd Sr. Irrevocable Trust, both are based in Germantown,   more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Four-legged companions offer more than holiday cheer, APSU nursing researcher says * According to Dr. Debra Rose Wilson with the APSU School of Nursing, spending time with pets is associated with holistic benefits, including reduced stress hormones, improved cardiovascular regulation, and enhanced immune function. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - As holiday stress rises for many Tennesseans, Austin Peay St  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * Golden girls of nursing: UTC legends reflect on a legacy * Prior to her retirement from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga at the end of the 2024-25 academic year, the School of Nursing celebrated Dr. Cherry Guinn who spent 40 years on the UTC facultyat its April 2025 NightinGala event. As part of the NightinGala festivities, Guinn, Professor Emeritus Martha Butterfiel  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Leads Bill to Sunset Section 230 Immunity, Protect Americans Online * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), Ashley Moody (R-Florida) and Peter Welch (D  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Applauds Korea Zinc's Decision to Build $6 Billion Critical Minerals Refinery in Tennessee * Major Investment Strengthens America's Economic and National Security, Creates High-Paying Jobs, and Demonstrates Tennessee's Unmatched Business Environment WASHINGTON Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) applauded the decision by Korea Zinc, one of the world's leading minerals and me  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Introduces Brian Lea, Trump's Nominee to be District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee * WASHINGTON Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced Brian Lea, President Donald Trump's nominee to be District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, at a Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing. Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you Chairman Grassley  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Secures Key Tennessee Priorities in National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees, commends the Senate's passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), marking 65 consecutive years Congress has passed this important bill, setting the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty, Kaine Partner to Strengthen and Modernize U.S.-Philippines Military Alliance * Senate approves PERA Act as part of National Defense Authorization Act that the President will sign into law WASHINGTON Today, United States Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauded the congressional passage of their Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act (PERA Act) as part of the FY2026 Natio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger, Obernolte, Torres & Vasquez Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Consumer Choice and Strengthen Vehicle Safety * WASHINGTON, D.C. Representatives Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Norma Torres (D-CA), and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) introduced the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Functionality and Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure Americans can safely  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Illegal Alien Who Couldn't Speak English Causes Deadly Multi-Vehicle Pile Up in Tennessee under Biden-Era Work Authorization * Yet another avoidable tragedy caused by the Biden Administration and sanctuary policies WASHINGTON - Today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that an American was tragically killed due to a Chinese na  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Impact Awards Commend UT Health Science Excellence Across State By Allyson Lawson "The energy yesterday and the energy today makes me feel like if I come in tomorrow and then Sunday, those days will also have some great energy happening around here," Chancellor Peter Buckley, MD, said Dec. 12 of recent celebratory events, opening the 2025 Impact Awards at the University of Tennes  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Leading with SOUL: Belmont Celebrates the Inaugural ELDP Cohort The Belmont Formation Collaborative debuts Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP) to invest in campus leaders * The Employee Leadership Development Team recently celebrated the graduation of the inaugural cohort of the Emerging Leader Development Program (ELDP) - a new initiative designed to equip Belmont employees with the foundational ski  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Marty Pollock's Data-Driven Blueprint for Safer Roads * Dec 15, 2025 For more than 30 years, Marty Pollock has devoted his career to improving roadway safety, first as a crash investigator and later as a statewide leader in traffic data, research, and enforcement strategy. Today, as Director of Safety for the Tennessee Trucking Association (TTA) and a membe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Members of Tennessee, Mississippi leagues vote to merge * The Mississippi Credit Union Association (MSCUA) and the Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL) announced Tuesday their members have overwhelmingly voted to merge. This vote allows the two organizations to formally unite and build on their shared commitment to credit unions in Tennessee and Mississippi. "Through this collabor  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * MTSU launches new undergraduate certificate in using artificial intelligence By Jimmy W. Hart Middle Tennessee State University's Data Science program is launching a forward-looking undergraduate certificate, Using Artificial Intelligence. Designed for MTSU students and working professionals eager to explore the transformative power of AI, this 10-credit-hour program "provides hands-on ex  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * New National Security Agency designation expands Tennessee Tech's cybersecurity leadership Tennessee Tech University has been awarded the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity - Research (NCAE-R) designation by the National Security Agency (NSA), a recognition that affirms the university's leadership in advancing cybersecurity research and innovation. The designati  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $51 Million Refinancing Loan for Flagship Virgin Hotels Property in Nashville Newmark announces the Company has arranged a $51 million loan on behalf of the Virgin Group to refinance Virgin Hotels Nashville, a lifestyle hotel located in Nashville, Tennessee. Newmark's Global Debt & Structured Finance team led by Jordan Roeschlaub, Co-President, alongside Vice Chairman Nick Scribani, Managing Director   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued subsequent renewed facility operating licenses to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the continued operation of Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (BFN), Athens, Alabama. The licenses, numbered DPR-33, DPR-52, and DPR-68, were issued on December 11, 2025, following a comprehensive review process. The commission also prepared a record of decision that supports the move to permit BFN's subsequent operation. The plant is a   more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- The Oak Ridge Associated Universities issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * ORAU Annual Giving Campaign raises $91,479 in 2025 More than $1 million raised in past 10 years benefits United Way and Community Shares * ORAU raised $91,479 in pledges and donations as part of its internal annual giving campaign that benefits the United Way and Community Shares nonprofit organizations. ORAU has raised more than $1 million during the past 10 year  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Prairie Rivers Network and Sierra Club Illinois File Lawsuit Challenging Massive Federal Expansion of Illinois Coal Mining * Franklin County, Illinois - Today, Prairie Rivers Network and Sierra Club Illinois are suing the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned public power provider, to block the federal government from a massive expansion of coal mining in Illinois. The deci  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center secures $4 million in renewed funding to support ongoing progress in early childhood development * Funding renewals from major philanthropic organizations will strengthen operations and research efforts aimed at improving outcomes for young children and families. Press Contact: Sydne Lewis, 615-343-9946, sydne.lewis@vanderbilt.edu The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Cen  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * New psychology lab-based capstone supports research growth at Tennessee Tech By Tracey Hackett Tennessee Tech University's Department of Counseling and Psychology has revamped its senior capstone, replacing the traditional undergraduate thesis requirement with hands-on research and applied lab experiences designed to better prepare students for graduate school and the workforce. The  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Revealing an invisible kinase state that accounts for vital biological function * Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have characterized a hidden intermediate state at the center of Src kinase function. This hidden state allows the kinase to repeatedly modify its target, without needing to release and reattach to the target each time. The resea  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Review your commute options for the spring semester * Check out these important Parking and Transportation reminders for 2026 for commuting, parking and mobility as the campus community returns from winter break and navigates campus growth in the new year. Commute Resources Commute Concierge Commute Concierge services for the Vanderbilt University community include providing tailored commute option  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 17 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sedgwick forecasts 2026 in new global risk study Company experts and Fortune 500 executives share key predictions across sectors * Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has published its 2026 forecasting report (https://www.sedgwick.com/global-risk-report/?utm_source=pr). The report identifies key trends acros  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Chairman Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from a Dec. 3, 2025, confirmation hearing for Lee Beaman to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Douglas Weaver to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: * * * "Today, we will consider nominations of Douglas Weaver to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Lee Beaman  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening remarks from a Dec. 3, 2025, confirmation hearing for Lee Beaman to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Douglas Weaver to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: * * * Thank you, Madam Chair. Mr. Weaver, you have been nominated to fill the last vacancy on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This seat h  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody & Senator Lindsey Graham Introduce Bill to Sunset Section 230 Immunity, Protect Children Online Today,Senator Ashley Moody is joining forces with Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecti  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * SIERRA CLUB REACTS: Senate Confirms Trump's TVA Nominees * NASHVILLE \- Congress has confirmed four of President Donald Trump's nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority's board of directors. The Senate voted last night to confirm Mitch Graves, Jeff Hagood, Randall Jones, and Arthur Graham, each by a 53 - 47 vote. Nominee Lee Beaman has been removed from the nomination process and woul  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tech alumna Diana Wood named 'Supervisor of the Year' by Tennessee Department of Education By Jonathan Frank Tennessee Tech University alumna Diana Wood, Ed.D., has been named the 2025-2026 Supervisor of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education, an honor recognizing outstanding leadership and impact in public education across the state. Wood, a two-time graduate of Tech's C  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Man Sentenced for Aiding Memphis Police Department Officer in Destroying Evidence Related to On-Duty Fatal Shooting * Joshua M. Rogers, 33, of Tennessee was sentenced yesterday to 56 months in prison for his role in destroying evidence related to a police officer's fatal shooting of a man identified by the initials R.H. Documents filed in connection with the defendant's plea established  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release on Dec. 18, 2025: * * * Tennessee Man Sentenced for Aiding Memphis Police Department Officer in Destroying Evidence Related to On-Duty Fatal Shooting Joshua M. Rogers, 33, of Tennessee was sentenced yesterday to 56 months of in prison for his role in destroying evidence related to a police officer's fatal shooting of a man identified by the initials R.H. Docu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * The engine behind Vanderbilt's innovation ecosystem * Though the numbers were remarkable, the real story behind Vanderbilt's Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization 's record fiscal 2025 begins with the people behind those numbers. Faculty members, researchers, clinicians, postdocs, students and staff contributed ideas that progressed from labs and classrooms toward real-world use. And behi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Trailblazing engineer Cheryl McKissack Daniel kicks off 2026 MLK Commemorative Event Series * Author, civil engineer and Nashville native Cheryl McKissack Daniel will headline the Vanderbilt University Martin Luther King Jr. Day Speaker Event on Thursday, Jan. 15, kicking off the university's 2026 MLK Commemorative Event Series. The conversation, which is part of Dialogue Vanderbilt's 250 Conversations on  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released the following testimony by Lee Beaman, President Trump's nominee to be a board member of the Tennessee Valley Authority, from a Dec. 3, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Capito, Ranking Member Whitehouse, and Members of the Committee, thank you for having me this morning and for the opportunity to discuss my nomination to the Tennessee Valley Authority's Board of Directors. I am honored by the opportuni  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee posted the following news release on Dec. 19, 2025: * * * Twice-Removed Illegal Alien Sentenced To Over 24 Years For Role In Drug Conspiracy And Possession Of Firearms GREENEVILLE Tenn. - On December 17, 2025, Courtney Sterling, 45, of Jamaica, was sentenced to 292 months by the Honorable Clifton L. Corker, United States District Judge, in the United States District Court for the Eastern Dis  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2025: * * * U.S. Chemical Safety Board Issues Update on Investigation into Hazardous Nitrogen Oxides Releases at Austin Powder Facilities in Ohio and Tennessee The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) today released an update on the agency's investigations into incidents involving the release of hazardous nitrogen oxides (NOx) gas at two facilities owned by the Austin Powde  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release: * * * Union City Man Sentenced to Over 19 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Offense Jackson, TN - Charles Belk, 51, of Union City, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for possessing a large quantity of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it, in violation of federal law. D. Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * College of Medicine's Knoxville Campus Embraces New Name in Line with Academic Expansion By Chris Green For the last several years, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's medical campus in Knoxville operated with a name it had outgrown, according to the campus's dean. On October 1, that changed. Now officially the College of Medicine - Knoxville, the campus has step  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * A Lifelong Passion for Research and Discovery By Nathan Ball "New discoveries in science are more important to me than money." That's how researcher Duane Miller, PhD, describes the passion that has driven his career. "You can't understand the excitement you have when you find out that one of your drugs works the way you think it should, or you get a surprise, the fact that it w  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Staff Senate 'Ready to Move to the Next Level' as It Concludes Successful Year By Chris Green At its final meeting of 2025, the Staff Senate at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center celebrated its achievements, honored university leadership, and welcomed its new president for 2026. Among the Staff Senate's accomplishments in its second year were approving bylaws and   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Years in the Making: Legacy Society Donor Wall Unveiled By Aimee C. McMillin "Legacy gifts aren't about the past; they're about the future," said Cindy Russell, PhD, vice chancellor for Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs at the University Tennessee Health Science Center. "They are about believing in what UT Health Science Center will become and who it will help." Dr. Russell  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * Hua Bai and Sheng Dai Named NAI Fellows Two faculty members at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville -- Hua "Kevin" Bai, a professor in the Center for Ultra-Wide-Area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks in the Tickle College of Engineering, and Sheng Dai, a chemistry professor who holds a joint faculty appointment between UT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory -- have been elected National  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate establishes Industry Affiliates Program The Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate (VSEC) has established an Industry Affiliates Program (IAP) to foster dynamic and collaborative relationships with industry partners. The tiered IAP offers a range of benefits tailored to different stages of company growth and s  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 17 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following commentary on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Do Courts Need to Offer Incentive Awards to Representative Plaintiffs in Class Actions? By Nate Luce For several decades, courts have awarded the representative plaintiffs in class actions an additional payment when their actions recover compensation for their class. The logic behind these "incentive" or "service" awards is straightforward. Class actions require a representative, an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 16 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following commentary on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Why Do Problematic Lawyers End Up Serving the Neediest Clients? By Nate Luce America faces a shortage of lawyers, due in part to high barriers to entry and a monolithic definition of legal practice. The consequences are well documented in legal scholarship. Attorney scarcity increases the cost of professional services, making it difficult for the neediest of clients - rural poor, in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 18 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences issued the following news: * * * School of Medicine Basic Sciences: 2025 in review As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on the achievements and contributions to science made by the School of Medicine Basic Sciences community over the past year. SOMBS facilitates outstanding fundamental science research across four departments, two institutes, 10 centers, and 18 core facilities. The work of our faculty, tr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Highlights Republicans' Accomplishments in 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered remarks on the Senate floor highlighting some of the accomplishments achieved by President Trump and Republicans in 2025. President Trump has made America safer and stronger, fixed the Biden border crisis, restored law and order in American cities, rooted out   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Dec. 16 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * What a 2015 church burning reveals about race and American religious life: An interview with Professor Todne Thomas In the new episode of the YDS "Quadcast," Todne Thomas, Associate Professor of Divinity and Religious Studies, discusses her research on a Tennessee church burning and the value of ethnographic study of religious life in America. "A lot of times when we hear information about U.S. religious life  more