Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee
9th Circuit Overturns Jack Daniel's Trademark Win in Dog Toy Case
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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9th Circuit Overturns Jack Daniel's Trademark Win in Dog Toy Case
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The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Aug. 4 reversed a lower court ruling in favor of Jack Daniel's, finding that VIP Products' "Bad Spaniels" dog toy -a parody of the whiskey brand featuring scatological alterations -did not tarnish Jack Daniel's trademarks and was not likely to generate consu
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Ameren Illinois Storm Communications Update
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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Ameren Illinois Storm Communications Update
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10 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2026
Summary
A severe storm system producing wind speeds up to 70 mph impacted the North-Central and eastern portion of the Ameren Illinois service territory on August 13. Outages peaked at around 26,000 at around 2:45 p.m.
Additional storms moved through the service territo
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Building an NCI-Designated Cancer Center: Lessons from a Leader Who's Done It
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Building an NCI-Designated Cancer Center: Lessons from a Leader Who's Done It
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When Roy Jensen, MD, steps to the podium August 31 as the keynote speaker at this year's Tennessee Statewide Cancer Collaborative scientific meeting in Nashville, he'll be speaking to a city he knows intimately. He lived there for roughly 24 years, earning his medical degree at Vanderbilt University,
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Celebrating 10 years of ETSU at Sevierville
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Celebrating 10 years of ETSU at Sevierville
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East Tennessee State University celebrated the 10th anniversary of its ETSU at Sevierville instructional site on Thursday, recognizing a decade of partnership, student success and regional impact while looking ahead to the next chapter of educational opportunities in Sevier County.
Community leaders, elected officials, faculty, staff, students a
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Congressman Cohen Announces $21.9 Million Grant to Frederick W. Smith International Airport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $21.9 Million Grant to Frederick W. Smith International Airport
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#Funding for terminal access road, snow removal equipment building and realigning taxiway
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the newly re-named Frederick W. Smith International Airport will receive a grant of $21,982,285 from the Federal Aviation Administration. The funding w
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Court of Appeals Announces First En Banc Sitting in Decades, Amicus Briefs Invited
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Court of Appeals Announces First En Banc Sitting in Decades, Amicus Briefs Invited
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For the first time in decades, the Tennessee Court of Appeals will sit en banc to consider Amy Harrison v. Anthony J. Cawthon et al. The panel assigned to the case determined that its forthcoming opinion would conflict with the court's prior decision in Allen v. Dehner, prompting a
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Harshbarger Applauds Recent HHS Crackdown on Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Children
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Harshbarger Applauds Recent HHS Crackdown on Sex-Rejecting Procedures for Children
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) released the following statement praising a series of recent actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protect children from sex-rejecting procedures, including a report exposing fraudulent billing practices that led to referr
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Herbert College of Agriculture Launches Bioinformatics Major for the Future of Agriculture and Natural Resources
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Herbert College of Agriculture Launches Bioinformatics Major for the Future of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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The new Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics prepares students to address the world's most pressing issues
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -The University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics to prepare
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Iraqi educators visit Peabody to learn, collaborate and advance educator training
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Iraqi educators visit Peabody to learn, collaborate and advance educator training
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By Jennifer Kiilerich
From July 27-31, Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development welcomed Staff Excellence Fellows (SEF) from the American University of Iraq-Baghdad's new Center for the Advancement of Higher Education in Iraq (CAHEI). The visit was an inflection point in the collaboration betw
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Slate of Congressional Candidates in Florida ahead of Tuesday's Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Slate of Congressional Candidates in Florida ahead of Tuesday's Primary
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AFGE says the 7 endorsed candidates support federal workers and their rights
RIVERDALE, Ga. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of seven candidates running for Congress representing Florida in the
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Mildew disease confirmed on cucumbers in Branch and St. Joseph counties
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Mildew disease confirmed on cucumbers in Branch and St. Joseph counties
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Downy mildew disease on cucumber plants in a commercial planting that had received downy mildew fungicide sprays has been verified in Branch and St. Joseph counties on Aug. 12, 2026, which is seven weeks later than last year. These counties are in southern Michigan. Results were con
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Musical Theatre Students Bring Belmont's Work Ethic to Montana
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Musical Theatre Students Bring Belmont's Work Ethic to Montana
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How three students landed roles at one of the country's most prestigious playhouses
This summer, five students from Belmont's musical theatre program had the privilege of working at Bigfork Summer Playhouse in Montana, a repertory theatre which has been cultivating a strong reputation in the theatre community since its start in 1960. Run by hu
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National Marine Manufacturers Association: Tennessee Boating Manufacturing in the Spotlight
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Tennessee Boating Manufacturing in the Spotlight
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A news feature from Knoxville's WVLT is shining a spotlight on East Tennessee's outsized role in American boat manufacturing, highlighting the skilled workforce, innovation, and manufacturing heritage that have made the region one of the nation's leading boat-building hubs.
The story, "The Quiet Powerhous
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Pinnacle Financial Partners Continues Partnership with 23XI Racing in Multi-Year Renewal
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners Continues Partnership with 23XI Racing in Multi-Year Renewal
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Extended relationship to feature additional NASCAR Cup Series races with Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 team
Huntersville, N.C., Aug. 14, 2026 -23XI Raci
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Pro Bono Portal Opportunity: Adoption to Formalize Custody
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Pro Bono Portal Opportunity: Adoption to Formalize Custody
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The TBA Pro Bono Portal provides a centralized source for lawyers and law students to find pro bono opportunities across Tennessee, like the following case through Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET). A Hamilton County client is seeking legal assistance to adopt a child he has raised since infancy and to o
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Quillen alumnus Dr. Bert J. Smith appointed to ETSU Board of Trustees
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Quillen alumnus Dr. Bert J. Smith appointed to ETSU Board of Trustees
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Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Dr. Bert J. Smith, CEO and founder of Renuven Health Partners, to the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees.
Smith's appointment is effective immediately and runs through June 30, 2032.
A 2004 graduate of ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine, Smith is board-certified in internal med
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Recent Books by Alumni 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Recent Books by Alumni 2026
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FALL 2026
(Gathered from class notes submitted from December 2025 through June 2026)
Reflections on Public Life From JFK to Trump (Post Hill Press) by Lamar Alexander, BA'62
Introduction to Special Education: The Spectrum of Exceptionalities (Kendall-Hunt Publishers) by Moniqueka E. Gold, MEd'85, EdD'98
Secrets to Surviving the Toddler Years (self-published) by E
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Record Enrollment and Enhanced Campus Experience Define New Year at UT
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Record Enrollment and Enhanced Campus Experience Define New Year at UT
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When classes begin Monday, Aug. 17, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will open the fall semester with enrollment expected to top 41,000 students for the first time in university history. After receiving more than 74,000 total applications, over 9,300 New Vols -including first-year and transfer students -are beginning the
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Save the Date: TBA YLD Schedules Fall Law School Visits
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Save the Date: TBA YLD Schedules Fall Law School Visits
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This fall, the TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) will visit all six Tennessee law schools. YLD Board members and YLD Fellows will highlight the benefits of the FREE TBA law student membership, including valuable networking, educational and leadership opportunities available while students are enrolled in law
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State Leaders Consider Special Session on Downtown Nashville Property Taxes
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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State Leaders Consider Special Session on Downtown Nashville Property Taxes
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Tennessee Republican leaders are exploring a possible special legislative session to address the steep property tax increases squeezing Lower Broadway's honky-tonk owners, following a public outcry led by country artist John Rich and other hospitality operators. According to Axios Nashvil
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The American Heart Association recognizes Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto for excellence in stroke and heart failure care
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 14 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release:
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The American Heart Association recognizes Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto for excellence in stroke and heart failure care
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 14, 2026- The American Heart Association has presented Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto with the Get With The Guidelines -Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and the Get With The Guidelines -Heart Failure Silver Plu
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The people of UTC: Get to know Starbucks Assistant Manager Ty Jones
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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The people of UTC: Get to know Starbucks Assistant Manager Ty Jones
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Ty Jones has spent 10 years working in the UTC campus Starbucks. Photo by Angela Foster.
Since 2016, Ty Jones has worked at the Starbucks on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus, remembering coffee orders and greeting customers by name.
In addition to making coffee before classes and helping kee
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TSU Earns Prestigious SACSCOC Project of Excellence Honor for CADENCE Initiative
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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TSU Earns Prestigious SACSCOC Project of Excellence Honor for CADENCE Initiative
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Release) - When Tennessee State University launched CADENCE (Connect, Assess, Develop, Engage, Navigate, Create, Excel), the goal was clear: rethink and modernize how the university guides students from their very first day on campus through graduation day. Today, that campus-wide commitment
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University Honors Health Fellows Program to Expand Student Opportunity and Strengthen Tennessee's Healthcare Workforce
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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University Honors Health Fellows Program to Expand Student Opportunity and Strengthen Tennessee's Healthcare Workforce
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in partnership with University of Tennessee Health Sciences, is launching the University Honors Health Fellows Program this fall to strengthen Tennessee's healthcare workforce and retain the state's top-tier medical talent by providing expan
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Unlocking the past: New method helps gain insights into old tissues
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 13 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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Unlocking the past: New method helps gain insights into old tissues
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A book sits atop a table. Although it's closed, its title, "Encyclopedia of Human Tissue," promises untold secrets. Perhaps with this book, you can learn about different cell types and what they look like under normal conditions or conditions of disease. Maybe you can learn about how gene expression is
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WKU Board approves philanthropic naming requests, academic programs, swears in new Student Regent
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 14 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Board approves philanthropic naming requests, academic programs, swears in new Student Regent
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The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved several philanthropic naming opportunities and swore in its newest member at its third quarterly meeting of the calendar year, held Friday (August 14). The Board also approved a handful of academic, financial and administrative measures, inc
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Xin Maizie Zhou receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award to advance AI-driven computational tools for analyzing 3D biological tissue systems using spatial transcriptomics
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Xin Maizie Zhou receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award to advance AI-driven computational tools for analyzing 3D biological tissue systems using spatial transcriptomics
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Xin Maizie Zhou, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and computer science at Vanderbilt University, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to advance AI-driven computational tools used to a
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