News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
'We Are Stronger Together': Faculty Senate Celebrates University's Achievements, Looks Ahead with Optimism
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 11 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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'We Are Stronger Together': Faculty Senate Celebrates University's Achievements, Looks Ahead with Optimism
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The Faculty Senate at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences wrapped up the academic year by celebrating its accomplishments and honoring several people who have made a tremendous impact on the university and its future.
At its final meeting of the year Tuesday, the
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related
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Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Opening of Claims Process in $6.5 Million Metropolis Parking Settlement
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Opening of Claims Process in $6.5 Million Metropolis Parking Settlement
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On January 12, 2026, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced a multi-million dollar settlement with Metropolis Technologies, Inc. ("Metropolis") following an extensive investigation into its business practices in Tennessee. Part of the settlement included millions of do
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Austin Peay State University formalizes landmark partnership with University of Belgrade's Faculty of Political Science
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Austin Peay State University formalizes landmark partnership with University of Belgrade's Faculty of Political Science
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From left: U.S. Embassy Belgrade Cultural Attache Madelyn Mahon, U.S. Embassy Belgrade Charge d'Affaires Alexander Titolo, INSMS Director Dr. Rich Mifsud, and APSU INSMS Assistant Professor Dr. Rudy B. Baker.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University (APSU) has forma
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Betty's Market Wins Gold Award for Marketplace of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 10 -- Belmont University issued the following news:
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Betty's Market Wins Gold Award for Marketplace of the Year
Campus retail market place recognized for thoughtfully develop ed concept offering convenient, customizable dining experience for students
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Belmont University received the Gold Award in the Retail Sales: Marketplace of the Year category from the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) for Betty's Market, a campus dining
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Celebrating 25 Years of Sweet Home Toyota Alabama
PLANO, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Celebrating 25 Years of Sweet Home Toyota Alabama
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (June 11, 2026) - In 2001, Toyota made its home in Alabama, and now, plenty of big wheels are turning thanks to the nearly 1 million engines and 500,000 differentials assembled every year at the Huntsville plant. What started as a $220 million investment has grown into an unshakable $1.7 billion advanced manufactur
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Day 2 of Convention: Public Service Awards, Tech-Focused CLEs, TBALL Programming
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Day 2 of Convention: Public Service Awards, Tech-Focused CLEs, TBALL Programming
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Members of the Tennessee legal community met for the second day of the TBA Annual Convention in Knoxville today.
The morning began with a Public Service Awards Breakfast featuring presentation of the Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award to Nashville attorney Garrah Ca
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Democratic Candidates Request Dismissal of Redistricting Suit
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Democratic Candidates Request Dismissal of Redistricting Suit
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A federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new congressional map was voluntarily dismissed Tuesday after plaintiffs failed to obtain a temporary injunction in May, the Daily Memphian reports.
The suit was filed by a coalition of Democratic voters and congressional candidates, including state Rep. Justi
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Empower Oversight Whistleblowers & Research: U.S. Education Department Violated Court Orders by Pushing Gender Identity Over Biological Sex in Title IX Cases
FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 11 (TNSrep) -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Education Department Violated Court Orders by Pushing Gender Identity Over Biological Sex in Title IX Cases
New Report Vindicates Whistleblower
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Office of Special Counsel today released a report confirming protected disclosures by Departm
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FTA Files Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Tennessee Cross-Border Payments Tax
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Financial Technology Association issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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FTA Files Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of Tennessee Cross-Border Payments Tax
The Financial Technology Association (FTA) today filed a declaratory judgment action in the Davidson County Chancery Court challenging the constitutionality of Tennessee House Bill 2502, a sweeping new tax on cross-border payments. The tax imposes significant costs on consumers and businesse
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KFF: Maine Homelessness Falls, But More Than 2,600 People Still Without Stable Housing
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.
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KFF: New Mexico Sees Growing Homelessness Challenge as Unsheltered Population Remains High
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics.
According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.
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KFF: North Carolina Homelessness Surges as Sheltered and Unsheltered Populations Reach Record Levels
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%.
The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North
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KFF: U.S. Homelessness Data Climbs Sharply as Unsheltered Population Remains a Major Challenge
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states.
The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e
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Lipscomb Boasts Strong Placement Rates for Graduates
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Lipscomb boasts strong placement rates for graduates
Lily Corley, Career Development Center
In May, Lipscomb University graduated a class of over 550 undergraduate students and commission them to enter the professional world. In 2025, 99% of graduates obtained employment or pursued graduate school within six months of graduation. As the next cohort of graduates cross the stage, they may do so with hope and
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Martin Center earns tourism honors for Broadway
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 11 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Martin Center earns tourism honors for Broadway
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ETSU's Martin Center won Pinnacle Awards for its Broadway season and a promotional video inviting the community to experience the arts at the Martin Center.
Broadway productions draw fans from across the region and beyond to the Martin Center for the Arts at East Tennessee State University to hear excellent music and to witness incredible ac
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Metro Nashville Airport Sues Again Over State Takeover
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Metro Nashville Airport Sues Again Over State Takeover
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Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell announced that the city is filing a new lawsuit to block the state's latest attempt to control the airport authority's board of directors.
Axios Nashville reports that the Metro Nashville Airport Authority Board also voted to join the litigation.
The city is citing federal
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Novel high-temperature alloys enable lighter, more fuel-efficient truck engines
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Novel high-temperature alloys enable lighter, more fuel-efficient truck engines
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Lightweight, higher-temperature alloys developed by researchers at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and funded by DOE's Transportation Technologies Office (TTO) have met the strength and durability operating requirements of General Motors' (
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NRC Begins Environmental Review for Proposed Tennessee Uranium Enrichment Facility
WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has launched the environmental review process for a proposed uranium enrichment facility in Roane County, Tennessee. The review concerns an application from Orano Enrichment USA LLC, Bethesda, Maryland, to construct and operate a gas centrifuge plant known as Project IKE.
Orano submitted its license application to the NRC on Jan. 30, 2026, with supplemental materials filed on March 27, 2026. The company is seeking authorization to
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Pinnacle Financial Partners Names David Merzazada Office Leader for New Leesburg Location
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners names David Merzazada office leader for new Leesburg location
Veteran banker to lead firm's newest office in Northern Virginia
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Pinnacle Financial Partners has named David Merzazada office leader for its new Leesburg office, further expanding the f
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Recent Tennessee Tech graduate turns prestigious museum internship into full-time graphic design career
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Recent Tennessee Tech graduate turns prestigious museum internship into full-time graphic design career
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Recent Tennessee Tech University graduate Aimee Slagle is turning hands-on learning into professional success, landing a full-time graphic designer position with a local agency after completing a prestigious internship at Nashville's Frist Art Museum.
As a double major in art e
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Rep. Van Epps Introduces Legislation to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure From Drone Threats
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026:
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Rep. Van Epps Introduces Legislation to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure from Drone Threats
Today, Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) introduced The Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act to strengthen protections for America's most vital infrastructure against unauthorized drone activity and attacks. This legislation will enhance security at critical infrastructure sites, including
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Rosen Announces Republican Co-Sponsor for Bill to Secure Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins, Increasing Momentum
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Announces Republican Co-Sponsor for Bill to Secure Benefits for Veterans Exposed to Radiation and Toxins, Increasing Momentum
Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has co-sponsored Senator Rosen's Sergeant Dave Crete Fighting for the Overlooked Recognition of Groups Operating in Toxic Test Environments in Nevada (FORGOTTEN) Veterans Act. This bipart
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Sedgwick Releases 2026 Catastrophe Season Playbook
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 12 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sedgwick Releases 2026 Catastrophe Season Playbook
New guide highlights emerging CAT trends and field-tested strategies to strengthen people, processes and technology ahead of a complex season
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Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner has released the 2026 Catastrophe Season Playbook, a new guide that equips ins
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Suit Filed Over State Law Taxing International Financial Transfers
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Suit Filed Over State Law Taxing International Financial Transfers
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A law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly during the recent legislative session imposes a tax on international financial transfers. Months before the law is set to take effect, an association of financial technology institutions -which includes PayPal and SoFi -has filed a lawsuit that challe
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Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Task Force Reports Progress Toward Pollution Reduction Goals for Gulf of America
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as co-chair of the Gulf of America Hypoxia Task Force, reported progress meeting voluntary, interim goals to reduce excess nutrients that can enter the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin and flow into the Gulf of America, impacting water quality. A key fi
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Tennessee Policy Threatens Lifesaving Care for Immigrant Children With Disabilities
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights issued the following news release on June 10, 2026:
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Tennessee Policy Threatens Lifesaving Care for Immigrant Children with Disabilities
NASHVILLE, TN -- Last week, the Tennessee Department of Health moved to require verification of the immigration status of children enrolled in Children's Special Services, a critical safety-net program, and to potentially share that information with federal immigration autho
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Turfgrass Research Making Headlines Around the World
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 11 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Turfgrass Research Making Headlines Around the World
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's world-renowned turfgrass program, led by Distinguished Professor John Sorochan, is earning national and international headlines ahead of FIFA World Cup 26, as journalists and fans turn their attention to the science and research behind safe, high-performance playing surfaces.
The mission to achieve this
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