Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee
3-Judge Panel to Hear Chattanooga Airport Suit, Judge Pauses Nashville Suit
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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3-Judge Panel to Hear Chattanooga Airport Suit, Judge Pauses Nashville Suit
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A three-judge panel will hear the complaint filed by the city of Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority over a new law that takes appointment of the airport board away from the mayor. Chattanoogan.com reports that Judge Alex McVeagh this week referred the matter to
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ABA Seeks Info in Executive Orders Against Law Firms
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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ABA Seeks Info in Executive Orders Against Law Firms
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The American Bar Association (ABA) is asking a judge to order the White House to release certain communications with law firms and presidential allies related to executive orders issued in 2025 against several major law firms. The group wants to see if Trump allies Steve Bannon and Boris Epshteyn acted as inter
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AEP Recognized as One of America's Best Companies by TIME
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Recognized as One of America's Best Companies by TIME
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) is proud to announce it has been named to TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 list.
"We are honored to be recognized as one of America's best companies," said Phil Ulrich, AEP executive vice president and chief human resources officer. "This rec
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Ahead of final SOAR sessions, Tennessee Tech reminds prospective students there's still time to enroll for fall
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Ahead of final SOAR sessions, Tennessee Tech reminds prospective students there's still time to enroll for fall
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For students and families who may think it's too late to enroll at Tennessee Tech University this fall, university leaders have a simple message: There is still time.
With the final summer orientation sessions approaching, Tech is encouraging prospective students who ar
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Albany State University Marching Rams Show Band Selected as First HBCU to Perform in Historic 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade
ALBANY, Georgia, July 10 -- Albany State University posted the following news:
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Albany State University Marching Rams Show Band Selected as First HBCU to Perform in Historic 100th America's Thanksgiving Parade
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Media Contact: Rachel Lawrence, media@asurams.edu
ALBANY, Ga., July 10, 2026 - The Albany State University (ASU) Marching Rams Show Band (MRSB) will make history this fall as the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) band to perform in America's Thanksgiving P
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Anderson County Lawyer Censured
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Anderson County Lawyer Censured
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Anderson County attorney David A. Stuart received a public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility on July 10. The board determined that Stuart violated Rule of Professional Conduct 5.1(a) when he failed to supervise a nonlawyer employee at his firm. After agreeing to represent a client in an immigration matter, Stuar
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Appalachian Voices: Learn More About the Hazards of Coal Ash and TVA's Plans at July 30 Community Meeting
BOONE, North Carolina, July 11 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Learn more about the hazards of coal ash and TVA's plans at July 30 community meeting
The Sierra Club and Appalachian Voices are co-hosting a community meeting in Kingston, Tennessee, on July 30 to discuss the Tennessee Valley Authority's plans to manage and store the massive amounts of hazardous coal ash it is responsible for.
Residents can learn more about the hazards of unsafe coa
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls
Attorney General Kris Mayes and 48 other attorneys general this week called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and sca
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates 1,000th Cardiac Surgery Case
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates 1,000th Cardiac Surgery Case
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Just over three years after launching its open heart surgery program, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford has completed its 1,000th cardiac surgery, a milestone that reflects the rapid growth of the program and expands access to advanced cardiovascular care close to home for patients
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
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Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety
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Belmont Faculty Use AI-Powered Filmmaking to Bring Vietnam Veteran's Story to the Screen
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Belmont Faculty Use AI-Powered Filmmaking to Bring Vietnam Veteran's Story to the Screen
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Interdisciplinary project animates Col. Gary Bridges' account of aerial firefight
When Connor McIntyre, a senior manager at Amazon, approached Dr. Gary Garrison, professor in the Jack C. Massey College of Business, about participating in an innovative AI-powered storytelling project last summer, Garrison was immediate
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Biblical scholar at Tusculum University pens book contending scribes might have held a lesser role in New Testament content
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 11 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Biblical scholar at Tusculum University pens book contending scribes might have held a lesser role in New Testament content
A Tusculum University biblical scholar is presenting a different viewpoint on the role of scribes in the New Testament, articulating that they were not the composers of content in that book as many of his colleagues have contended.
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Dr. Travis Williams, professor of religion, has a
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Chattanooga, Tenn.-Ga. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Chattanooga, Tenn.-Ga. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.21 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying m
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Clarksville, Tenn.-Ky. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Clarksville, Tenn.-Ky. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Clarksville, TN-KY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.64 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying m
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Cleveland, Tenn. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cleveland, Tenn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Cleveland, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.36 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupa
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Jackson, Tenn. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Jackson, Tenn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Jackson, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.62 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupation
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Johnson City, Tenn. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Johnson City, Tenn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Johnson City, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.32 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Kingsport-Bristol, Tenn.-Va. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.99 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that hig
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Knoxville, Tenn. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Knoxville, Tenn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.80 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occupa
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Memphis, Tenn.-Miss.-Ark. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Memphis, Tenn.-Miss.-Ark. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.96 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Morristown, Tenn. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Morristown, Tenn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Morristown, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.75 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that higher paying major occu
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BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn. May 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn. May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - July 10, 2026
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Workers in the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.92 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Comm
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Bluegrass Institute Issues Commentary: State of Social Mobility in Kentucky Part I: Institutions and Rule of Law
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 10 -- The Bluegrass Institute posted the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by Justin T. Callais, chief economist at the Archbridge Institute:
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The State of Social Mobility in Kentucky Part I: Institutions and Rule of Law
When we think about the American Dream, we think about social mobility.
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When we think about the American Dream, we think about social mobility. Social mobility is a simple idea: Your life outcomes should largely be unrelated to your pare
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: More States Jeopardizing Local Services With Property Tax Cuts and Caps
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by policy analysts Joanna LeFebvre and Clara Wilson, both of the State Fiscal Policy Team:
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More States Jeopardizing Local Services With Property Tax Cuts and Caps
Everyone should have the opportunity to live in a community with strong public schools, beautiful parks, and safe roads, but many states are threatening to take away local governments' ability to build thriving co
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Civil Rights Lawyers Push to Revive Challenge to State Immigration Crime Law
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Civil Rights Lawyers Push to Revive Challenge to State Immigration Crime Law
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The ACLU and National Immigration Law Center are asking U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson to reopen a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's new law criminalizing illegal immigration. Richardson dismissed the case in June, ruling that the plaintiffs did not have legal standing because they cou
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Coalition to Transform Advanced Care Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for Improved Prior Authorization Processes for Seriously Ill Patients
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding proposed rules on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The coalition focuses on enhancing care for individuals with serious illness, emphasizing comprehensive, person-centered healthcare consistent with patients' goals and values.
The coalition supports the establish
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Coming full circle: APSU teacher resident explores family's World War II history through Gilman Scholarship
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Coming full circle: APSU teacher resident explores family's World War II history through Gilman Scholarship
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Senior 6-8 middle school math education major Andrew Daniels in his classroom at Kenwood Middle School, where he has worked for three years as part of the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency. | Photo by Robyn Jacobs
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - When Andrew Daniels traveled to Poland and Germany this
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DNC Applauds Maryland Leaders for Calling Special Session on Protecting Voting Rights
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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DNC Applauds Maryland Leaders for Calling Special Session on Protecting Voting Rights
On Tuesday, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and Maryland House Speaker Joseline Pena-Melnyk announced that the state's General Assembly will convene for a special session on redistricting next month. The announcement comes after more than a half dozen Republican states advanced Donald Tru
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DNC: In the States - American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill"
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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IN THE STATES: American Families Are Feeling the Harmful Impacts of Trump and Republicans' "Big Ugly Bill"
It's been one year since Donald Trump and Republicans sold out working families with their so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" -- trading away lifesaving healthcare and food assistance to deliver the largest wealth transfer in history for their billionaire buddies.
While Tr
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Eastman schedules second-quarter 2026 financial results news release and SEC Form 8-K filing, teleconference and webcast, and release of additional information
KINGSPORT, Tennessee, July 9 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Eastman Chemical Co. posted the following news:
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Eastman schedules second-quarter 2026 financial results news release and SEC Form 8-K filing, teleconference and webcast, and release of additional information
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Financial results release:
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Approximately 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Via wire distribution and www.eastman.com,
News Center and SEC Form 8-K filing
Advance slides, webcast and telec
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First Horizon Foundation investing in ETSU Martin Center ticket subsidy program
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 9 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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First Horizon Foundation investing in ETSU Martin Center ticket subsidy program
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For the fourth consecutive year, First Horizon Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to the arts by renewing its support of the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts Ticket Subsidy Program. As the founding donor of the initiative, First Horizon Foundation's continued support has helped the progra
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Former Hamilton County DA Hired to Defend Ex-NFL Player in Murder Trial
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Former Hamilton County DA Hired to Defend Ex-NFL Player in Murder Trial
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Chattanooga native and Ex-NFL linebacker Darron Lee -who played for the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills -was indicted in June by a grand jury for the alleged murder of his girlfriend at their new home in Ooltewah. He is being held without bond in the Hamilton County Jail,
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Francis Kim says infrastructure is key to overcoming regional economic woes
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, July 10 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Francis Kim says infrastructure is key to overcoming regional economic woes
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Furman University's Francis Kim, an associate professor of finance in the Department of Business and Accounting, writes a regular column for the Korea JoongAng Daily. In his latest article, Kim juxtaposes the American post-Civil War era and the economic ruin the South faced with Korea's current economic woes. The answer to the
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Frech Sworn In as Workers' Compensation Judge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Frech Sworn In as Workers' Compensation Judge
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Judge Peter Frech was sworn in July 8 in Nashville as the newest judge on the Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. He was appointed in April to replace Judge Thomas Wyatt of Chattanooga, who retired at the end of June. A blog post from the court noted that Frech brings diverse experience and dedication to the bench.
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From Lab to Market, TSU Secures First Faculty Research Licensing Deal
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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From Lab to Market, TSU Secures First Faculty Research Licensing Deal
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Tennessee State University has achieved a historic milestone in campus innovation, executing its first faculty research licensing agreement. The deal transitions a novel food-processing technology from the lab to the marketplace through FloUV Technologies, a startup co-founded by Dr. Ankit P
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Harvard Peabody Museum Identifies 13 Native American Ancestors, 46 Funerary Objects Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The Harvard University, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and determined that human remains and associated funerary objects in its collection are culturally affiliated with Native American Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The museum determined that the collecti
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Harvard Peabody Museum Plans Repatriation of 70 Funerary Objects to Four Tribal Nations
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSFR) -- The Harvard University, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, plans to repatriate 70 unassociated funerary objects affiliated with four Tribal Nations under Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) requirements today, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University intends to repatriate 70 unass
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Lee: No Pause or Protocol Review Following Failed Execution
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Lee: No Pause or Protocol Review Following Failed Execution
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Gov. Bill Lee has said that he will not pursue a pause or moratorium on executions in the state, or order a review of the current execution protocol following the failed execution attempt of death row inmate Tony Carruthers. According to WPLN, Lee told a group of reporters in Knoxville this week that the
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Lipscomb University: Students Publish Lippy Robotics' Latest Work in AI Learning for Robots
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 11 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news:
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Students publish Lippy Robotics' latest work in AI learning for robots
Five engineering students' work with deep reinforcement learning for robots featured in academic journal and international conference.
By Janel Shoun-Smith
As part of Lipscomb's rapidly growing undergraduate track in robotics engineering, four students were listed as authors on a recent article in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence (A
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Mikles-Schluterman Chosen for Leadership Institute
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 9 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Mikles-Schluterman Chosen for Leadership Institute
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Arkansas Tech University faculty member Dr. Julie Mikles-Schluterman has been accepted to the 2026 Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Leadership Institute.
Mikles-Schluterman is professor of sociology at Arkansas Tech and director of the ATU Center for Community Engagement and Academic Outreach. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arka
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MTSU magazine's summer 2026 edition chronicles retiring President Sidney A. McPhee's quarter-century impact on University
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 9 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU magazine's summer 2026 edition chronicles retiring President Sidney A. McPhee's quarter-century impact on University
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Over the past 25+ years, under the stewardship of retiring President Sidney A. McPhee, Middle Tennessee State University has expanded its capabilities with new and innovative academic programs, a growing research agenda, and educational partnerships
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Murray St. vs. Tennessee St. tips off Field of 68 Marathon
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Murray St. vs. Tennessee St. tips off Field of 68 Marathon
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Murray State University and Tennessee State University will tip off the men's college basketball season at the Sanford Pentagon on Monday, Nov. 2. The game will be one of two mid-major matchups at Heritage Court as part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon, which returns to Sioux Falls for the
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general today in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to de
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NAACP Calls for a Federal Investigation in the Deaths of Black Men in Tennessee
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release:
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NAACP Calls for a Federal Investigation in the Deaths of Black Men in Tennessee
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NASHVILLE - Today, in a letter sent to the Department of Justice, the NAACP called for an immediate investigation into the deaths of both Darius Shappell of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Tyrin Johnson of Memphis, Tennessee. The Association is also calling for the immediate suspension of the Memphis Safe Task Force due
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PHOTO: Blackburn Joins Secretary Bessent, Tennessee Elected Officials for Unveiling of Donald J. Trump Bridge on I-40 in East Tennessee
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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PHOTO: Blackburn Joins Secretary Bessent, Tennessee Elected Officials for Unveiling of Donald J. Trump Bridge on I-40 in East Tennessee
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DANDRIDGE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for the unveiling of the Donald J. Trump Bridge in Jefferson County alongsidemembers of the Trump family, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.)
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PPE, Medical Aid Reaches DRC Health Workers on Ebola Frontlines
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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PPE, Medical Aid Reaches DRC Health Workers on Ebola Frontlines
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Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 436 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 17 million defined daily doses of medication
Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare and chronic diseases, respira
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Protecting Future Astronauts: Embry Riddle Researchers Study Radiation Effects on Micro Human Organs
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, July 7 (TNSxrep) -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Protecting Future Astronauts: Embry Riddle Researchers Study Radiation Effects on Micro Human Organs
Michaela Jarvis
Researchers at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University have designed and built a micro-scale brain, liver and gut system and exposed it to radiation to investigate the effects of one of the most dangerous health risks associated with space travel.
"Our research can u
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Scholarship from Tusculum University makes a difference for crew members of the USS Greeneville and their families
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Scholarship from Tusculum University makes a difference for crew members of the USS Greeneville and their families
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GREENEVILLE - When USS Greeneville personnel begin their service aboard this Navy nuclear submarine, they not only defend the nation and represent the home of President Andrew Johnson but also are invited to further their education with a degree from Tusculum University.
Ben Hankin, center
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Student Newspaper Revival Deepens Belmont-Edgehill Partnership
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Student Newspaper Revival Deepens Belmont-Edgehill Partnership
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Relaunched Edgehill's Best newspaper empowers young journalists while strengthening connections between Belmont and its neighboring community
The student-run newspaper, Edgehill's Best, is making a comeback at Rose Park Magnet Middle School after an extended pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The paper's 2025 revival brings back mu
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt stronger safeguards that would make it harder for scammers to obtain legitimate telephone numbers and use them to targe
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Tennessee RiverLine Celebrates Decade of Vision and Five Years of Connecting People, Communities and River
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Tennessee RiverLine Celebrates Decade of Vision and Five Years of Connecting People, Communities and River
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Transformative partnerships and progress inspire optimism for the future of the Tennessee River Valley
Knoxville, Tenn. -Five years ago, the Tennessee RiverLine officially launched on the banks of the Tennessee River in Knoxville, introducing a bold vision t
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Tennessee Tech creates Campus Safety Division, names veteran law enforcement leader Bob Crabtree as chief safety officer
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 11 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech creates Campus Safety Division, names veteran law enforcement leader Bob Crabtree as chief safety officer
UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines(R) Stroke Gold Plus for 10th Consecutive Year
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Tennessee Tech University is strengthening its longstanding commitment to student safety through the creation of a
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Delivers Remarks at President Donald J. Trump Bridge in Dandridge, Tennessee
DANDRIDGE, Tennessee, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on July 9, 2026, by Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Secretary Scott Bessent Delivers Remarks at the Official Unveiling of the President Donald J. Trump Bridge along Interstate 40 in Dandridge, Tennessee
As prepared for delivery.
Good morning. Thank you to Senator Blackburn for that kind introduction and for inviting me to say a few words. Let me begin by recognizing Representative Jeremy Faison f
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Virginia Tech: Jih-Sheng 'Jason' Lai Inducted as National Academy of Inventors Fellow
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Jih-Sheng 'Jason' Lai inducted as National Academy of Inventors fellow
By Niki Hazuda
Jih-Sheng "Jason" Lai, a globally recognized researcher in power electronics, has been inducted as a 2025 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
As the James S. Tucker Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the Future Energy Electr
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Volkswagen of America Reports Q2 2026 Sales
HERNDON, Virginia, July 11 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Volkswagen of America Reports Q2 2026 Sales
* Volkswagen Q2 2026 sales increased 24.9% YoY compared to Q2 2025
* Tiguan sales grew 152.5% YoY in Q2 and ID. Buzz sales grew 121.5% YoY
* Volkswagen sold 162,961 vehicles in H1 2026, a 2.3% increase from H1 2025
Reston, VA -- Today, Volkswagen of America released sales figures for Q2 2026.
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About Volkswagen of America
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What's New at Belmont
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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What's New at Belmont
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Continued momentum brings new spaces, new programs and new ways to connect ahead of the 2026-27 academic year
From major facility projects and academic offerings to student experiences and campus traditions, here's a look at what's new at Belmont as the University prepares for the 2026-27 academic year.
New Spaces Taking Shape
Curb College on Music Row Expansion
Just minutes f
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