NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 21 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 20, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * 60-Year Desegregation Case Ended for Dyersburg Schools A federal court on Feb. 12 dismissed a desegregation case that has held Dyersburg City Schools accountable to federal monitoring for nearly 60 years. The United States sued the West Tennessee district in 1966, alleging it violated the Constitution and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by maintaining a du  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 19, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * ABA Issues Opinion on Judges' Administrative Roles The American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has released a formal opinion that provides guidance on the ethical obligations of judges under the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct when they are exercising administrative, employment and superviso  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 21 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 20, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * ACLU Seeks to Reinstate Blount Pride 1st Amendment Suit The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Tennessee is asking a federal appeals court to revive a lawsuit filed on behalf of Blount Pride, alleging the group's First Amendment rights were violated after the Blount County District Attorney's Office warned organizers they could face prosecution ov  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * 30+ Conservative Groups Back Trump to End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Rachel Loren Today Americans for Tax Reform and over 30 conservative organizations and leaders sent a letter to President Trump urging him to use his existing authority to index capital gains to inflation by executive action. Americans should not have to pay taxes on inflation. The President Has the Authority to  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Ancient teeth, enduring patterns: Mummy study supports oral-cardiovascular disease link * When it comes to our teeth and hearts, ancient mummies have a lot to tell us. From an analysis of computed tomography (CT) scans of 37 Egyptian mummies, researchers at Vanderbilt Health and their colleagues determined that dental cavities and periodontal disease were highly prevalent in this   more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU volunteers help pack 600K meals through Clarksville Feeds the World * APSU men's golf team student-athletes load a pallet with food boxes for distribution through Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit delivering humanitarian aid to communities in need. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University fielded hundreds of volunteers to help prepare 611,424 meals for people in   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 21 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 20, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Attorneys Debate Whether to Split Tyre Nichols Civil Trial Attorneys in the civil lawsuit stemming from the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols were in court this week, arguing a motion to split up the trial for the parties involved in the case. According to the Commercial Appeal, the motion involves whether to split the trial into two proceedings, one agains  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 21 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 20, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Belmont Law Alumna Joins Supreme Court Bar Belmont University College of Law alumna Sarah Ingalls was admitted to the bar of the U.S Supreme Court last November, a rare early-career milestone achieved just six years after earning her law degree. Ingalls, now an associate at Thompson Burton in Nashville, worked on a case that reached the nation's highest  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Presses Apple on Suppression of News Articles from Conservative Publications * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, pressing him on reporting that Apple News has systematically suppressed news articles from right-leaning publications while amplifying articles from left-leaning publications. In the letter, Senator Blackburn re  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 21 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Safer batteries for storing energy at massive scale CWRU researchers advance battery technology for solar farms, power grids and data centers Story by: Diana Steele Among the enduring challenges of storing energy--for wind or solar farms, or backup storage for the energy grid or data centers--are batteries that can hold large amounts of electricity for a long time. In addition to having a  more

AUBURN, Alabama, Feb. 20 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * College of Human Sciences remembers life and legacy of former Dean Emerita Dr. Ruth Galbraith * The College of Human Sciences is celebrating the life and impact of Dr. Ruth Galbraith, dean emerita 1985, a pioneer who devoted 15 years of service to Auburn University mainly serving as dean of the then School of Home Economics, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the age of 102. Galbraith devoted a large majority of her  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Earns Perfect 100 Percent on Humane World for Animals Scorecard * Consistent record on animal rights and protections in public office WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a longtime member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, has once again received a perfect 100 percent on the Humane World Action Fund and Humane World for Animals Scorecard, previously known as  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Feb. 20, 2026, by Tanvi Nagpal, senior associate (non-resident) for the Global Food and Water Security Program: * * * What the Potomac River Sewage Spill Reveals About U.S. Water Infrastructure On January 19, a section of a large wastewater pipe (sewer) called the Potomac Interceptor collapsed about seven miles outside of Washington, D.C., resulting in what has become the l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Donald Trump to Pollute Tennessee Air with More Mercury, Arsenic, Lead * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Donald Trump's Environmental Protection Agency dismantled a bedrock environmental and public health standard that protects Americans from mercury and other dangerous toxic air pollutants, such as arsenic, lead, and chromium. Rolling back the new and more protective Mercury and Air Toxics Stan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its list of environmental impact statements filed between Feb. 9, 2026, and Feb. 13, 2026. This notice ensures the public can access comments regarding various federal projects across the U.S. The list includes three major projects currently under review by federal authorities: * Federal Transit Administration (New York): A completed final impact statement and record of decision for the Buffalo-Amherst-Tonawanda C  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU Board Highlights Enrollment Growth, Nursing Workforce Development and Martin Center Economic Impact * During its regular quarterly meeting held earlier today, the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees received positive news across several fronts, including growing spring enrollment, strong fall-to-spring retention rates, new tools to strengthen the state's nursing workforce a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 21 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Pushes for Permanent Halt of Medicare and Medicaid Funding for Child Sex-Change Procedures Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to stop federal funding for child sex-change procedures. "Children are not social experiments, they are not science experiments, and they are not political theories. They're children, and they deserve   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Hearing loss contributes to cognitive decline after childhood cancer treatment * A study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital assessed cognitive and communication abilities in children treated for the brain tumor ependymoma to understand the impact of treatment better. They found that radiation was a significant contributor to hearing loss, a risk dire  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 19, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * House OKs Bill Affecting Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages The Tennessee House of Representatives passed legislation today that aims to "clarify" that private citizens and organizations may refuse to recognize same-sex marriages without facing punishment. According to WBIR, HB1473, sponsored by Rep. Gino Bulso, R-Brentwood, passed on a vote of  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 19, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Immigration Bills Begin to Advance Through Committees A number of immigration bills introduced at the beginning of the session have started to move through the legislative process. According to the Nashville Post, members of the State & Local Government Committee House Departments and Agencies Subcommittee passed three bills earlier this week.   more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Learn more about the practical uses of artificial intelligence from experts during a March summit at Tusculum University Individuals who are ready to embrace practical artificial intelligence will gain a greater understanding of this field and the ability to effectively and appropriately use it at the Appalachian AI Summit in March at Tusculum University. The summit will be held Wednesday, March 11, from   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 21 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 20, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Legislative Updates Podcast Talks Sovereign Immunity, Appeals, Parental Rights Bills TBA's Legislative Updates podcast is new this week with attorneys and TBA lobbyists Berkley Schwarz with Pier Strategies and Brad Lampley of Adams & Reese. This week they discussed SB1958/HB1971, a sovereign immunity bill; SB1731/HB1791, an interlocutory appeals bill; a  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 20 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Missouri Chamber backs incentives to grow critical materials and pharmaceutical production * The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry is supporting legislation aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains by expanding production of critical materials and pharmaceuticals in Missouri.  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, 36 of the 60 minerals ide  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL free agency: Eight players who could be misvalued in 2026 Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer With several NFL teams sporting plenty of salary cap space -- led by the rebuilding Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders -- this year's free-agency period should be a doozy. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots spent heavily last offseason, finishing fourth and first in total spending, on their way to S  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * A.J. Brown used to 'hate' Mike Vrabel during time together in Tennessee Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer With the offseason entering its upswing, the trade rumors surrounding Philadelphia Eagles receiver A.J. Brown are just getting off the ground. Whether founded or unfounded, with Brown struggling and clearly perturbed throughout the disappointing 2025 campaign, trade speculation will occur. The big quest  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Brian Daboll says QB Cam Ward was 'a big factor' in choosing to become Titans OC Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer After he was fired during the 2025 season, Brian Daboll found an enticing opportunity in Nashville to start the new year. Speaking with reporters Wednesday for the first time since being hired as Titans offensive coordinator, Daboll candidly admitted he considered Tennessee as the best place   more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * ILB coach Zak Kuhr hired as full-time Patriots defensive coordinator Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor There's been a new defensive coordinator named for the New England Patriots, but it's safe to say much will remain the same from the team's Super Bowl run. The Patriots are hiring inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr to be the team's full-time defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Mik  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Quinnen Williams: Jeffery Simmons 'might be Defensive Player of the Year' under Robert Saleh Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams knows exactly what Robert Saleh and defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton bring to the Tennessee Titans. The star DT believes the duo could help shoot Jeffery Simmons to the moon. "Jeffery Simmons might be Defensive Player of the Yea  more

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 20 -- National Information Solutions Cooperative, a provider of software solutions to utility and telecommunication companies, issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * NISC Hosts 2026 Annual Meeting Building Momentum Toward Key National Conferences National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC), a leading provider of software solutions to energy and communications providers, hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting on Feb. 11. Members from across the U  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 19, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin: * * * Supreme Court Adopts Software, Amends Rule to Help Identify Conflicts of Interest The U.S. Supreme Court announced this week that it will use new software to assist in identifying whether a case poses a potential conflict of interest for the justices, who decide for themselves whether to step aside from participation in cases. According to Reu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 21 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 20, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Supreme Court Rejects Basis for Most Trump Tariffs In a 6-3 decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the statutory basis for most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which were imposed by executive orders. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch joined with Justices Elena Kagan, Kentanji Brown Jackson and Sonya  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 21 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Key Boards & Commissions Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointees to key state boards and commissions. "I'm pleased to appoint these highly qualified individuals who will ensure that Tennessee continues to lead the nation," said Gov. Lee. "The success of our state depends on the engagement of Tennesseans, and I appreciate their servi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 21 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Trevecca Launches Flexible 10-Month MBA, the Fastest in Tennessee Trevecca Nazarene University has launched a reimagined Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a 10-month accelerated option that's one of the fastest in the U.S. While many MBA programs require two years of study and even accelerated versions rarely dip below 12 months, Trevecca's redesigned MBA offers working profession  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * TVA Takes the Public Out of Public Power * NASHVILLE, Tenn. \- The Tennessee Valley Authority stripped the public of another one of its powers, revising its National Environmental Policy Act to reduce or eliminate public involvement in TVA's decisions. NEPA required the government to assess the environmental impacts of any major federal project, regulation, or policy and require public n  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * Periods May Trigger Pain for Many Who Have Sickle Cell Disease UCSF study recommends that a menstrual history screening become a routine part of annual sickle cell care, and that patients connect with reproductive health specialists. * Pain related to sickle cell disease (SCD) increases during menstruation, as do emergency department (ED) visits and hospi  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Feb. 21 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news: * * * University of Memphis Launches Community-Focused Institute to Support Problem Solving in Memphis The University of Memphis School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy (SUAPP) has launched the Memphis Applied Research and Community Action (MARCA) Institute, a new research and training network designed to strengthen community-driven problem solving across the Mid-South. MARCA made their launch official Thurs  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 20 -- Vanderbilt Law School issued the following news: * * * Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. to Deliver George Barrett Social Justice Lecture Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. will deliver the 2026 George Barrett Social Justice Lecture on March 5. In his talk, titled "Civic Courage, the Rule of Law, and the Legal Profession at a Crossroads," Mr. Verrilli will reflect on the role that the legal profession has played, and failed to play, in defending the rule of law against the authori  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 20 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Mesonet cuts ribbon on station in Clay County Kentucky Mesonet - the official weather and climate monitoring network for the Commonwealth - held a special ceremony to christen the first of five new stations added to its network in 2025. Officials cut the ribbon on its 81 st station, located ten miles east of Manchester, at the Clay County Court House Thursday afternoon. Clay County's Mesonet  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 20 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Regents review new housing project renderings, approve academic programs, University Distinguished Professor and emeritus appointments * During its quarterly meeting on Friday (February 20), Western Kentucky University's Board of Regents received first-phase renderings for Elevate WKU, a transformational public-private partnership (P3) with Gilbane that will include construction of a new 1,00  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Feb. 20 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU releases renderings for the first facility in its multi-year initiative to transform student housing on the Hill * Western Kentucky University released new renderings today (Friday) for the first facility in its multi-year initiative to transform student housing on the Hill, offering the campus community and public a detailed look at the design of a modern, student-centered residential comple  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * WR Robert Woods retiring from NFL after 13 years Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer Bobby Trees is headed to the tranquil forest of retirement. Robert Woods signed a one-day contract with the Rams on Tuesday and is retiring. The 13-year veteran announced his intentions via social media. "After 27 unforgettable years of pouring my heart into this game, and 13 incredible years in the NFL, it's time for me t  more