Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee
'Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas' coming to ETSU Martin Center Dec. 13
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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'Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas' coming to ETSU Martin Center Dec. 13
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Get into the holiday spirit with a special evening of bluegrass, heartfelt harmonies and beloved Christmas classics when "Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas" comes to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m., a
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1st Hearing Held Over Chattanooga Airport Board Dispute
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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1st Hearing Held Over Chattanooga Airport Board Dispute
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A three-judge panel named to rule on a dispute involving management of the Chattanooga Airport held an initial session last week and set a trial date for June 2027, Chattanoogan.com reports.
Another hearing is scheduled for Sept. 28, when the court is expected to consider a request for a preliminary injunct
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AG Investigates East Nashville Athletics Over Fundraising Complaints
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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AG Investigates East Nashville Athletics Over Fundraising Complaints
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The Tennessee Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into East Nashville Athletics, a youth sports nonprofit, following complaints that the organization failed to fully account for more than $100,000 raised during a 2024 fundraising campaign.
According to WKRN, the office request
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Alyssa & Wayne Brewer to perform tribute to George Jones and Tammy Wynette at McSwain Theatre
ADA, Oklahoma, Aug. 17 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
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Alyssa & Wayne Brewer to perform tribute to George Jones and Tammy Wynette at McSwain Theatre
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ADA, Okla. -Music lovers are in for a treat as husband-and-wife duo Alyssa & Wayne Brewer bring classic country soul and charm to the McSwain Theatre 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 in a tribute to country legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
"They are very sweet peo
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Andrew Ellingsen is appointed director of Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies
DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 17 -- Luther College posted the following news:
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Andrew Ellingsen is appointed director of Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies
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Luther College alum Andrew Ellingsen has been named director of the Richard L. and Judith A. Torgerson Center for Nordic Studies at Luther College, Provost Pam Bacon announced this week.
Andrew Ellingsen
"We're pleased to have Andrew Ellingsen serve as the center's director," Bacon said. "His past experiences as an educator and program le
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As schedules change, health care advocates encourage back seat second looks to prevent hot car deaths
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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As schedules change, health care advocates encourage back seat second looks to prevent hot car deaths
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Back to school can be a hectic time for families, caregivers and school personnel, with new schedules and responsibilities to juggle.
Advocates at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt urge everyone to slow down during this season of change.
"Routine changes are
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ASTM International Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Four 2026 Graduate Students
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM International Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Four 2026 Graduate Students
This year's research topics range from aerospace to environmental health.
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ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of fo
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Austin Peay awarded THEC grant to expand support for military-affiliated students
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Austin Peay awarded THEC grant to expand support for military-affiliated students
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Austin Peay State University (APSU) has been awarded a Veteran Initiatives Grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) to expand mental health, well-being and academic support resources for military-affiliated students.
APSU is one of six established VETS Campuses across the state selected to rece
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Austin Peay honors faculty for excellence during annual awards ceremony
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Austin Peay honors faculty for excellence during annual awards ceremony
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APSU President Mike Licari delivers remarks during the university's annual faculty meeting, where several professors were recognized with awards. | Photo by Sean McCully
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University hosted its annual faculty awards ceremony on Aug. 10 in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall. Preside
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C. Cybele Raver named president-designate of the University of Michigan, to transition from Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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C. Cybele Raver named president-designate of the University of Michigan, to transition from Vanderbilt
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Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has been named president-designate of the University of Michigan and will transition out of her role at Vanderbilt later this fall. She will begin her new role as president of Michigan on Dec. 1.
Michigan's Board of Regents is ex
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Carderock Engineer Helps Inspire Future Maritime Innovators Through Underwater Robotics Competition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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Carderock Engineer Helps Inspire Future Maritime Innovators Through Underwater Robotics Competition
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WEST BETHESDA, Md. -
While supporting the U.S. Navy's mission as an ocean engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division's Hull Response and Protection Branch (Code 664), James Duval also volunteers beneath the surface to help inspire the next generation of engineers.
Since 2022, Duval has
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Carter County Lawyer Suspended
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Carter County Lawyer Suspended
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Carter County lawyer Carl Allen Roberts was suspended on Aug. 14 for nine months. According to the Tennessee Supreme Court, he must serve 30 days on active suspension and the remainder on probation with the following conditions: (1) engagement of a practice monitor during probation, (2) incurring no new complaints of misconduct duri
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Charles W.M. Roberts, MD, PhD, an internationally recognized physician-scientist, named president and CEO of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release:
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Charles W.M. Roberts, MD, PhD, an internationally recognized physician-scientist, named president and CEO of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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The Board of Governors of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital today announced Charles W.M. Roberts, MD, PhD, executive vice president and current director of the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center, as its next
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Congressman Cohen Announces $1.8 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $1.8 Million in NIH Grants to St. Jude
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#Includes funding for the Beau Biden Moonshot
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive three National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants totaling $1,882,804. Two of the grants, from the National Cancer Institute, will fund projects supported by the 21st Cen
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Could GLP-1s help treat opioid use disorder? Vanderbilt Health study now enrolling
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Could GLP-1s help treat opioid use disorder? Vanderbilt Health study now enrolling
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Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs have been on the forefront as a promising treatment for multiple health issues -specifically in the management of type 2 diabetes and weight management.
Vanderbilt Health has opened enrollment in a national, multi-site research study in hopes o
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DCMA South cheers Rocket City diamond experience
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
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DCMA South cheers Rocket City diamond experience
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Defense Contract Management Agency South personnel recently traded their cubicles for stadium seats for an unforgettable team-building event at a local minor league baseball stadium July 24.
The outing brought together members of DCMA South with key mission partners from across the agency and their families. Team members from the
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Doubling down to serve veterans: DAV Community Impact Day 2026
ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news:
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Doubling down to serve veterans: DAV Community Impact Day 2026
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April 4 marked the third annual DAV Community Impact Day. Participation doubled from last year, with more than 2,000 people taking the pledge to commit at least an hour of their time volunteering for veterans.
Thank you to everyone who participated and made DAV Community Impact Day a success, and thank you to
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Energy Solutions: NRC Proposed Rule on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Sparks Industry Feedback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
ES-RA-2026-049
Jody C. Martin
Secretary of the Commission
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Mail Stop O-16 B33
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings Staff
Submitted electronically via https://www.regulations.gov under Docket ID NRC-2011-0012.
Subject:
Comments on the Proposed Rule,
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ETSU scientist explores new approach to sepsis recovery
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU scientist explores new approach to sepsis recovery
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For many patients, surviving sepsis is only the beginning of their recovery journey.
Even after the life-threatening infection has been treated, many survivors experience lasting immune dysfunction that leaves them vulnerable to future infections and other complications.
East Tennessee State University's Dr. Kun Yang has received a
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Ford Sentencing Delayed to Sept. 16
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Ford Sentencing Delayed to Sept. 16
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Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 16 by U.S. District Judge Thomas L. Parker on tax evasion charges connected to grants he proposed for nonprofit groups, the Daily Memphian reports.
Ford's sentencing has been delayed three times as prosecutors and his attorneys make their reco
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Friends of Animals Oppose Proposed Rule to Reduce Federal Protections for Grizzly Bears
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Via: Regulations.Gov
Brian R. Nesvik
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Attention: FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186
Re: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Grizzly Bear Listing on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildl
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From Texas to the Ballot Box: The Fight for Women's Suffrage
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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From Texas to the Ballot Box: The Fight for Women's Suffrage
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Our right to vote is a cornerstone of American freedom - a freedom that generations of Americans fought for over centuries. On Aug. 26, 1920, the nationwide right for women to vote was enshrined into the U.S. Constitution through the 19th Amendment, but the fight for women's suffrage started long before then. In 1919, Texas women stood at the foref
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Georgia's Jasmine Clark for Election to U.S. House
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Georgia's Jasmine Clark for Election to U.S. House
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AFGE says Clark will be a fierce advocate for working families in Congress
RIVERDALE, Ga. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Jasmine Clark for election to the U.S. House representing Georgia's 13th Congressional D
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National Jewish Health Welcomes Tyler J. Couch, MD, to Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release:
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National Jewish Health Welcomes Tyler J. Couch, MD, to Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
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DENVER - National Jewish Health welcomes Tyler J. Couch, MD, to its faculty in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Couch's clinical and research interests include pulmonary hypertension, advanced imaging and the early identificatio
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Parsons Awarded Contract To Help Modernize Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport Terminal
PASADENA, California, Aug. 18 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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Parsons Awarded Contract To Help Modernize Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport Terminal
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#Key Takeaways
* Parsons was selected by the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority to provide PM/CM services for the Knoxville Airport Terminal Development Program.
* The five-year program will help Knoxville Airport
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Raymond James Expands Land-Secured Public Finance Capabilities, Hires MBS Capital Markets Bankers
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 19 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release:
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Raymond James expands land-secured public finance capabilities, hires MBS Capital Markets bankers
Raymond James is expanding its Public Finance capabilities with the addition of five bankers from MBS Capital Markets, a Florida-based investment bank that specializes in land-secured finance. The addition will strengthen the firm's land-secured business within Public Finance and enhance its abili
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Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters expand pathways for skilled trades professionals
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters expand pathways for skilled trades professionals
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Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters and the Indiana/Kentucky Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund (IN/KY JATF) have formalized a new educational partnership designed to expand opportunities for skilled trades professionals to advance their education and careers.
Announced during a signing ceremony on Thursd
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State Senator Threatens Legal Action Over Protest Punishment
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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State Senator Threatens Legal Action Over Protest Punishment
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Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville, is threatening legal action if the state Senate does not reverse the punishments she received for protesting during the special session this summer, the Nashville Banner newsletter reports. As the Senate voted to approve new congressional districts this summer, Oliver
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving 4 Companies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36873) entitled "Union Pacific Corp. and Union Pacific Railroad Co. - Control - Norfolk Southern Corp. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co.":
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ACTION: Decision No. 30 in Docket No. FD 36873; Removing the Proceedings from
Abeyance; Adopting a Procedural Schedule; Directing the Production of Certain Material; and Ruling on a Pending Procedural Request.
SUMMARY
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Tenn. Comptroller of the Treasury: Former Shelbyville Police Department Clerk Indicted After Misappropriating More Than $23,000
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Former Shelbyville Police Department Clerk Indicted After Misappropriating More Than $23,000
An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has resulted in the indictment of former Shelbyville Police Department clerk Lilia Torres after investigators determined she misappropriated at least $23,382 in cash paid by the public for citations.
Torres worked in the department'
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Tenn. Economic Dept. Issues Commentary: Why Tennessee Built an Office of Innovation
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following commentary by Nathan Buttrey, senior advisor to the commissioner of the Office of Innovation:
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Why Tennessee Built an Office of Innovation
Every state says it wants to be more innovative. Fewer are willing to ask what that actually requires of state government, beyond just the companies they're recruiting.
Early last year, Governor Bill Lee and Deputy Governor/TNECD Commi
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Tenn. Financial Institutions Commissioner Gonzales Announces Weekly Formula Rate Aug. 18, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2026:
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COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE AUGUST 18, 2026
Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum.
The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve
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Tennessee Environment & Conservation Dept. Urges NRC to Clarify and Modernize Regulations on Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION Division of Radiological Health Davy Crockett Tower, 9th Floor 500 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, Tennessee 37243 Telephone: (615) 532-0364 Fax: (615) 250-9861
August 14, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Docket IDs NRC-2011-
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Tickets now on sale for patriotic Constitution Day luncheon featuring Mike Pence, the nation's 48th Vice President
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Tickets now on sale for patriotic Constitution Day luncheon featuring Mike Pence, the nation's 48th Vice President
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GREENEVILLE - Tickets are now on sale for an enthusiastic and patriotic Constitution Day luncheon at Tusculum University that will feature Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States, as keynote speaker.
Mike Pence
The luncheon will be held Thursday, Sept. 17, at noon in Pioneer
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U.S. Legal Sector Jobs Reach Record High in July
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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U.S. Legal Sector Jobs Reach Record High in July
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The U.S. legal sector continued its streak of job gains, reaching a high in July even as the broader U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs, Reuters reports.
The total number of jobs in the legal sector, including lawyers, paralegals, judges and legal assistants, stood at 1,245,200 in July, an increase of 1,000 jobs
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University of Michigan Board of Regents Names C. Cybele Raver as Choice for 17th President
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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U-M Board of Regents names C. Cybele Raver as choice for 17th president
The University of Michigan Board of Regents has announced C. Cybele Raver, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, as its choice to become the university's 17th president.
The board will hold a special meeting at 11 a.m. Sept. 1 to take a formal vote. Pending approval, Raver's appointment will ta
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UT Celebrates Opening of Torchbearer Residence Hall
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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UT Celebrates Opening of Torchbearer Residence Hall
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Leadership from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, gathered with community partners on Aug. 17 to dedicate the new Torchbearer residence hall. The eight-floor, 1,024-bed residence hall plays a crucial role in the university's ongoing commitment to enhancing the campus experience. The building welcomed its first residents on Aug. 9.
The new
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UTIA Hosts Southern Weed Science Society's Weed Contest
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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UTIA Hosts Southern Weed Science Society's Weed Contest
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Twelve universities compete in annual event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Faculty and staff at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture hosted the annual Weed Contest in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 5 and 6, sponsored by the Southern Weed Science Society.
More than 70 students from 12 land-grant universi
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Vanderbilt Health's Annet Kirabo to receive major award for hypertension research
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt Health's Annet Kirabo to receive major award for hypertension research
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Vanderbilt Health's Annet Kirabo, DVM, MSc, PhD, will be honored this fall for her groundbreaking research on immune mechanisms that drive high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
Kirabo, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, will receive the Es
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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What's Happening at WKU
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Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 18 through Saturday, September 5. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar)
Tuesday, August 18
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Begin. Various locations. Co
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Will Rescheduling Boost Research on Medical Marijuana?
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Will Rescheduling Boost Research on Medical Marijuana?
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When President Donald Trump called for expedited rescheduling of medical marijuana in December 2025, he cited the need to boost scientific research on the drug as one of his primary motivations. With the move to Schedule III complete, will the desired outcome of that executive order take shape?
A new article co-authored by Robert Mikos, LaRoche Fam
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WKU extends strategic plan through 2031
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU extends strategic plan through 2031
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Western Kentucky University is extending its strategic plan through 2031, building on eight years of progress and establishing priorities to guide the University toward its 125th anniversary.
President Timothy C. Caboni shared details about the extension, Climbing to Greater Heights: 2026-2031, during WKU's annual Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday,
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Your guide to ETSU Welcome Week: Aug. 23-29
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Your guide to ETSU Welcome Week: Aug. 23-29
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Your ETSU Welcome Week guide: August 23-29
A new semester brings new classes, new opportunities and plenty of ways to get involved on campus. That's where ETSU Welcome Week comes in.
From Aug. 23-29, Welcome Week gives new and returning Buccaneers plenty of ways to settle in, meet people and discover what campus life has to offer.
Here's what
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