NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AG Skrmetti Appoints New Solicitor General * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced the appointment of Madeline Clark as solicitor general for the state of Tennessee, effective June 8. Clark succeeds Matt Rice, who will leave the office in June to join Kirkland & Ellis. Clark joined the Tennessee Attorney General's Office in 2025 as principal deputy sol  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * An Eye for Photography * Late in 2025, Jennifer and Marc Lipschultz committed a landmark collection of nearly 5,000 photographs to the Vanderbilt University Museum of Art. Their most recent gift of photographs, combined with those they pledged at the end of 2024, has a value of approximately $17 million and features work from hundreds of photographers, including Bill Owens, Danny Lyon, Berenice Abb  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 18 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Animation major embraces 'big deal' as 1 of 3 more MTSU students accepted into JET Program * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's Hannah Middleton, an animation major, is among three students accepted into the competitive Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program this year, an achievement the Murfreesboro resident said fulfills a long-time dream. "I was surprised, and t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Anna Espinoza '26, Connor Stevens '26, and Elizabeth Wehby '26 Named 2026 George Barrett Fellows * Anna Espinoza, Connor Stevens, and Elizabeth Wehby have been named George Barrett Social Justice Fellows for the Vanderbilt Law Class of 2026. Their appointments as George Barrett Social Justice Fellows were announced by Dean Chris Guthrie. The Barrett Social Justice Fellowship honors the legacy of renowned  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Appoints Madeline Clark as Tennessee Solicitor General * Today, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced the appointment of Madeline Clark as Solicitor General for the State of Tennessee, starting June 8, 2026. Clark succeeds Matt Rice, who will depart the office in June to join Kirkland & Ellis. General Skrmetti had the following to say about Clark's   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 19 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Adds Veteran Trial Attorney G. Gray Wilson in Growing Winston-Salem Office G. Gray Wilson has joined the national law firm Baker Donelson as a shareholder in the Firm's Winston-Salem office, continuing to grow the Firm's presence in North Carolina following the office's opening in December 2025. Mr. Wilson brings decades of experience defending health care providers, professional  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Terrance C. Cole, administrator of the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, from a May 12, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Van Hollen, and distinguished members of the subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the Drug Enforcement Administr  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 18 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * What a powerful El Nino could mean for Appalachia * A potentially powerful El Nino could take shape later this year. While its effects are often felt dramatically across parts of the United States and around the globe, experts say the picture for Southern Appalachia is more nuanced. Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say there is roughly a 60% chance of El N  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Win Special and Category Awards at the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair * Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz. Bennett Huang and Jason Pan of Langley High School were the recipients of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award, whic  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government released the following written testimony by Edward C. Forst, administrator of the General Services Administration, from a May 13, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Hagerty, Ranking Member Reed, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Edward C. Forst, and I serve as the Administrator   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 18 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Innovation Developed by UT Health Sciences Research Program Passes Landmark Trial for Cardiac Amyloidosis * A new diagnostic tool developed at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences may soon make it significantly easier for physicians to detect cardiac amyloidosis, a progressive and frequently underdiagnosed disease caused by abnormal protein deposits in the heart. The tool  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This document implements the judgments of federal courts vacating the Department of Labor's 2024 final rule revising regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementing the exemptions from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees. Through th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Legislature Sends Gov. Lee 2 Prison Safety Bills * State legislators sent Gov. Bill Lee two prison reform measures aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in Tennessee correctional facilities, the Nashville Scene reports. HB2531/SB2111, which is awaiting the governor's signature, would create a statewide family advisory board made up of relatives of cur  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 -- Lipscomb University issued the following statement on May 18, 2026, by Executive Director of Nursing Chelsia Harris: * * * A Message from the Executive Director of Nursing Dear Alumni and Friends, As I reflect on this past year at our beloved School of Nursing, I am filled with gratitude and pride. Serving as your Executive Director is a profound honor, and I remain inspired by the spirit of excellence that defines our community of students, alumni, faculty, a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * NAACP, League of Women Voters File Federal Suit Over Redistricting Map * Last week, the NAACP and the League of Women Voters filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that the redistricting map passed by the state legislature discriminates against Black voters, the Nashville Banner newsletter reports. Two weeks ago, on the same day the legislature passed the map, th  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Nationwide Trial: Whole Blood and Components Equally Effective in Prehospital Trauma Care Giving whole blood or the component parts of blood are equally effective options for paramedics and emergency medical technicians to use in treating patients with severe, traumatic bleeding before arriving at the hospital, according to a large, nationwide trial directed by University o  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Public Notice - 2026 Proposed Tuition and Mandatory Fees * In accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated Section 49-7-1603, the Austin Peay State University Board of Trustees is providing notice of a proposed increase in undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees. The proposed increase will be discussed as an action item on the board's agenda on June 5, 2026. APSU is exercising prudent fiscal stewar  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, May 18 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Rooted in regional needs, ETSU launches two new programs * East Tennessee State University has received approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for two new degree programs: a Master of Science in Environment, Health and Disaster Sciences and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Both programs are set to launch in Fall 2026, and applicati  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 19 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sedgwick releases report on early workplace injury prevention Australia's report highlights importance of early intervention in workplace injury * SYDNEY, Australia - Sedgwick has released a report focused on the role of early intervention in supporting injured workers and improving workplace outcomes for Australian employers. Workplace injur  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 18 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Social work graduates step into careers serving Kentucky families * Kentucky State University's School of Social Work celebrates job placements, applied research, and student achievement across the Class of 2026 Several Kentucky State University social work graduates are leaving the Hill with more than a diploma. They are also stepping into work that will place them directly alongside children, familie  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 18 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * Southwestern Electric Power Company Seeks Bids for Natural Gas Facilities and Firm Transportation Capacity * American Electric Power, on behalf of its subsidiary Southwestern Electric Power Company ("SWEPCO"), is seeking proposals from bidders to construct, operate and maintain a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated natural gas facilities (collectively, the "Gas Facil  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Spring Commencement Honors Record Number of Graduates * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, welcomed a record number of graduates into the Volunteer alumni community during its spring commencement exercises, celebrating their accomplishments alongside their family, friends and other supporters. Across 10 ceremonies held May 14-17, the university honored the achievements of approximately 9,000 g  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech joins Universities Space Research Association to support space-related science, technology and engineering * Tennessee Tech University has joined the prestigious ranks of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a non-profit organization chartered to advance space-related science, technology and engineering. Elected by USRA's current university members, Tech   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 19 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * TSU Professor Dr. Learotha Williams Jr. Honored as 2026 Black Male Educator by Tennessee General Assembly Emmanuel Freeman Dr. Learotha Williams Jr., a professor of African American and Public History at Tennessee State University, has been recognized by the Tennessee General Assembly as a 2026 Black Male Educator Honoree. The distinction celebrates Willliams' extraordinary contributions to education,  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies released the following joint testimony by Kathryn Kolbe, assistant deputy chief of space operations, installations and logistics at the U.S. Space Force, and Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenyon Bell, deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection, from a May 14, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Ossoff, a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt scholar awarded Fulbright to study parent-child reading intervention in Chile * By Jennifer Kiilerich Tatiana Peredo, research assistant professor of special education at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development, has been selected for a Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Chile for the 2026-27 academic year. It is Peredo's second time receiving the renowned federal awa  more