News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
Asheley Chapman develops targeted therapeutics aimed at altering white blood cells to treat diseases
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Asheley Chapman develops targeted therapeutics aimed at altering white blood cells to treat diseases
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Asheley Chapman was fascinated by science at a young age. "My grandparents would parade me around and have me tell my theory on static electricity," she quipped.
But it was during a graduate school research trip to Accra, Ghana in West Africa years later that Chapman, who contempla
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Center for Biological Diversity, Southern Environmental Law Center Issue Letter to DC Blox
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- The Center for Biological Diversity and Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following letter to DC Blox:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 25, 2026
John Wilson
Technical Program Manager
DC BLOX
john.wilson@dcblox.com
Re: Environmental Concerns With Respect to Proposed Grassmere Park Data Center
Mr. Wilson:
The Center for Biological Diversity ("Center") and Southern Environmental Law Center ("SELC") understand that DC BLOX proposes to
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Congressman Cohen Announces $1.8 Million FEMA Reimbursement to MLGW for Damage from April 2025 Storms
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $1.8 Million FEMA Reimbursement to MLGW for Damage from April 2025 Storms
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75 percent of costs incurred for poles, transformers, labor
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) announced that the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division (MLGW) will be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for 75 percent of its cost to repair the power grid infrast
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East Tennessee State University: Improving drought monitoring in the Southeast
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 1 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Improving drought monitoring in the Southeast
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As two-thirds of the state face some level of drought, the Tennessee Climate Office (TCO) at East Tennessee State University is playing a key role in a NASA-funded effort to improve how rapidly intensifying drought conditions - often referred to as "flash drought" - are identified, monitored, predicted and communicated across the Southeast.
Led
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Eviction Right to Counsel Becomes Permanent Program
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Eviction Right to Counsel Becomes Permanent Program
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Nashville Metro Council has voted to formalize a partnership with the Eviction Right to Counsel (ERTC) program announced last month as part of Mayor Freddie O'Connell's Unified Housing Strategy, WSMV reports.
In Nashville's 2027 fiscal year budget, ERTC secured $4.5 million, which is nearly double its 2026 alloc
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Federal Register: TVA Issues Information Collection Notice on Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery, Community Engagement, Usability Testing
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSinfo) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority issued the following information collection:
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Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provides notice of submission of this information clearance request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The general public and other federal agencies are invited to comment. TVA previously published a 60-day notice of the proposed information collect
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Ga. A.G. Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures.
"The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," sai
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Gov. Lee Highlights "Tennessee: The Original Frontier" Ahead of Independence Day
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news:
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Gov. Lee Highlights "Tennessee: The Original Frontier" Ahead of Independence Day
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Governor Bill Lee released a video recapping his statewide America 250 tour and highlighting the iconic people, places, and stories that define Tennessee's enduring contributions to our Nation.
"As Tennesseans gather to celebrate Independence Day, we're reminded that Tennessee's story has al
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Governor Kehoe, Trump Administration Partner to Advance Critical Infrastructure Projects
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 1 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe, Trump Administration Partner to Advance Critical Infrastructure Projects
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Today, Governor Mike Kehoe joined Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) Executive Director Emily Domenech to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the state and federal permitting of critical infrastructure across the state.
The signing took place at
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HUB26 Healthcare Experience Conference: Workforce Engagement Across Generations
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 2 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news:
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HUB26 Healthcare Experience Conference: Workforce Engagement Across Generations
Healthcare teams now span four and even five generations. Leaders manage employees who grew up decades apart. Each group brings different expectations, habits, and communication styles to the table.
This reality shapes daily work. It affects communication, trust, and healthcare employee en
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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ITC Bars Imports of Voltage Solar Cable Products After Patent Infringement Finding
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has issued a limited exclusion order blocking the importation of photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies and components made by Voltage, LLC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Ningbo Voltage Smart Production Co., Zhe Jiang Sheng, China, after finding the products infringed patents owned by Shoals Technologies Group, LLC, Portland, Tennessee.
The decision, published in a notice, follows the commission's determination that the respon
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IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 1 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
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IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank.
Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as
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July 1, 2026 Congressman Cohen Announces $2.2 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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July 1, 2026 Congressman Cohen Announces $2.2 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude and UTHSC
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced two National Institutes of Health grants to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and one to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).
St. Jude received a grant of $1,077,000 from the National Cancer Institute for research on innat
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Lee University: Lawler Plays Key Role in AT Legislation Change
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, July 2 -- Lee University issued the following news:
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Lawler Plays Key Role in AT Legislation Change
Associate Professor Dr. Racheal Lawler played a key leadership role in the passage of legislation modernizing Tennessee's Athletic Training Practice Act, the first update to the law in nearly 30 years.
The updated law, signed by Gov. Bill Lee on June 4 and taking effect July 1, recognizes athletic trainers in Tennessee as health care providers and expands their scope
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Local Group Sues Cheekwood Over Parking Construction
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Local Group Sues Cheekwood Over Parking Construction
A group of West Nashville residents has filed a lawsuit in Davidson County Chancery Court seeking to halt construction of a new parking pavilion at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, arguing the project violates Metro zoning regulations and would significantly increase traffic on surrounding neighborhood streets.
The N
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Memphis Court Clerk Trial Set in Federal Wire Fraud Case
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Memphis Court Clerk Trial Set in Federal Wire Fraud Case
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Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer is slated to be tried for allegations of wire fraud and theft in January 2027, according to the Commercial Appeal.
Judge Sheryl H. Lipman presided over Sawyer's first hearing in the criminal case, which revealed that federal investigators have "about 50
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OCC Releases CRA Performance Evaluations for 20 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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OCC Releases CRA Performance Evaluations for 20 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released a list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations that became public during the period of June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
Under the CRA, the OCC assesses
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Paralyzed Veterans of America and Food City Team Up With NASCAR Father-Son Duo Richard and Kyle Petty for In-Store Donation Drive
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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Paralyzed Veterans of America and Food City Team Up with NASCAR Father-Son Duo Richard and Kyle Petty for In-Store Donation Drive
The campaign encourages Food City shoppers to donate $1, $3, or $5 at check out from July 1-28, 2026
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Paralyzed Veterans of America - the nation's premier nonprofit of choice for disabled veterans, their families and caregivers - tomorrow launches its annual in-
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Rep. Van Epps Introduces NDAA Amendment to Improve Water Infrastructure at Fort Campbell
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Van Epps Introduces NDAA Amendment to Improve Water Infrastructure at Fort Campbell
Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) introduced an amendment to the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to improve infrastructure at Fort Campbell, the majority of which is in Rep. Van Epps' district, as well as other older bases. By creating a data-driven roadmap for modernization, the amendment helps ensure
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Rep. Van Epps Introduces Slew of NDAA Amendments to Bolster Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Rep. Van Epps Introduces Slew of NDAA Amendments to Bolster Homeland Security
Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) successfully introduced three floor amendments to the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Rep. Van Epps said, "I am proud to introduce several amendments to the FY27 House NDAA. Taken as a whole, these amendments aim to strengthen our national security, empower our
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Sens. Grassley, Hagerty Issue Letter to Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, issued the following letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 25, 2026
The Honorable Robert J. Conrad, Jr.
Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts
1 Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20544
Dear D
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Sens. Grassley, Hagerty Issue Letter to U.S. Courts
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following letter to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 25, 2026
The Honorable Robert J. Conrad, Jr.
Director, Administrative Office of the United States Courts
1 Columbus Circle NE
Washington, DC 20544
Dear Director Conrad:
We write to you in your capacity as Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts
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Southern Environmental Law Center: Trump Administration Puts Safety, Drinking Water at Risk at the Request of Power Coal Ash Polluters
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 2 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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Trump administration puts safety, drinking water at risk at the request of power coal ash polluters
Proposal upends protections against coal ash fought for by communities after contaminated water and disastrous spills
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WASHINGTON --The Trump administration's proposal to eliminate protections against coal ash that communities fought for after contaminated water and disastrous
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Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Birthright Citizenship
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the concept of birthright citizenship in the Trump v. Barbara case on Tuesday. According to SCOTUSblog, the justices voted 6-3 to uphold to reject an executive order issued by President Donald Trump that would have limited birthright citizenship to children with at least one parent with
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TBA Files Comments on Proposed Rule Changes
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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TBA Files Comments on Proposed Rule Changes
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The TBA yesterday filed comments on several proposed changes to Tennessee Supreme Court rules. The first comment expresses support for changes to Rules 41 and 42, which govern the Tennessee Language Access Program and Court Interpreter Program.
The TBA said the changes are a "meaningful step toward ensuring that individ
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Volkswagen of America and Away Release Limited-Edition Luggage Co-Branded Capsule
HERNDON, Virginia, July 2 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release:
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Volkswagen of America and Away release limited-edition luggage co-branded capsule
* Limited-edition collection is a curated set built specifically for road trips and weekend getaways
* This Volkswagen-branded luggage collection is exclusively available on VW DriverGear
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Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America is partnering with Away to launch a premium, VW-branded Open Road Bundle, inspiring mode
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Webcast Uses Swift Songs to Explore Attorney Ethics
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Webcast Uses Swift Songs to Explore Attorney Ethics
TBA will offer a unique ethics program on July 3 -Taylor Swift's rumored wedding day -featuring legal educator Stuart Teicher, who uses lyrics from Swift songs to explore the Tennessee Rules of Professional Conduct.
During the webcast replay, "Lyrical Lessons from Taylor Swift: An Ethics Program," Teicher will ex
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