News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news:
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1923 Society Exceeds 200 Members, $15M in Commitments
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The 1923 Society has grown into one of The University of Toledo Athletics Department's strongest philanthropic initiatives, generating more than $15 million in current commitments from 200-plus members who are investing in the future of Rocket student-athletes.
The 1923 Society includes alumni and friends who make a minimum commitment of $25,000 over fiv
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American Farm Bureau Federation: USMCA Negotiations Must Resume
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on Aug. 24, 2026:
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USMCA Negotiations Must Resume
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall commented today on the breakdown of trade talks between the United States and Canada, and the imposition of additional damaging tariffs.
"Canada has been one of the most important trading partners for U.S. agriculture since our first free trade agreement in 1989. We are concerned that talks with
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APSU's Woodward Library receives nearly $100K in federal funding to support digital archives
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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APSU's Woodward Library receives nearly $100K in federal funding to support digital archives
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The Felix G. Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University. | Photo by Ally Shemwell
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University's Felix G. Woodward Library recently received a $99,999 Community-Centered Implementation Grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) National Leader
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ARCH Award Announcement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release:
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ARCH Award Announcement
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(WASHINGTON, August 25, 2026) - The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is funding 33 independent hematology research projects through its Award for Research Careers in Hematology (ARCH) program, the successor award to the ASH Bridge Grant. This cohort is the largest yet, funded in part by ASH's #Fight4Hematology effort, which was developed in resp
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August 'Out of the Blue' highlights Lead in Literacy partnership, hands-on teacher preparation [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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August 'Out of the Blue' highlights Lead in Literacy partnership, hands-on teacher preparation [+VIDEO]
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -"Out of the Blue," Middle Tennessee State University's monthly television magazine program, highlights Lead in Literacy, a partnership between MTSU's College of Education and Murfreesboro City Schools designed to better prepare future educators to teach literacy ski
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Baker Donelson Continues Atlanta Growth With Commercial Litigator Kristin S. Tucker
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson Continues Atlanta Growth with Commercial Litigator Kristin S. Tucker
Baker Donelson has added Kristin S. Tucker as of counsel in the Firm's Atlanta office, where she joins the Commercial Litigation Group. An experienced commercial litigator, Ms. Tucker represents businesses and individuals in complex, high-stakes disputes, with particular experience in partnership and minority sh
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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould receives five awards for heart and stroke care
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 25 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release:
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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould receives five awards for heart and stroke care
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PARAGOULD, Ark., Aug. 25, 2026 - Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines -Stroke Bronze, Rural Stroke Silver, Rural Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Gold, Rural Coronary Artery Disease NSTE-ACS Bronze and Coronary Artery
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Beyond the classroom, TSU's Dr. Kisha Bryan-Jordan to Shape Global Education in Vietnam as Fulbright Scholar
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Beyond the classroom, TSU's Dr. Kisha Bryan-Jordan to Shape Global Education in Vietnam as Fulbright Scholar
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - When Dr. Kisha Bryan-Jordan was a young girl growing up in St. Helena Island, South Carolina, her professional aspirations didn't shift with the visual trends of the day. While others cycled through dynamic career goals, her destination remained resolute
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Can laws make social media safer for young people?
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Can laws make social media safer for young people?
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From TikTok bans and age verification requirements to media literacy lessons in schools, U.S. states are exploring a wide range of strategies to protect young people online.
The flurry of legislation reflects growing concern about social media's role in youth mental health, as rates of depression and anxiety have increased in recent years. But policy ap
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ETSU Martin Center announces 2026-2027 Broadway season
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU Martin Center announces 2026-2027 Broadway season
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The ETSU Martin Center for the Arts is excited to announce its 2026-2027 Broadway Season, presented by Bank of Tennessee, marking the Martin Center's fifth season of Broadway. The upcoming season brings five acclaimed national touring productions to Johnson City, offering audiences an exciting lineup of music, laughter, unforgettable ch
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Experienced professional with deep ties to the region named Tusculum's director of alumni and external relations
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Experienced professional with deep ties to the region named Tusculum's director of alumni and external relations
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GREENEVILLE - An experienced professional with a gift for engaging and connecting with others has been named director of alumni and external relations for Tusculum University's Office of Institutional Advancement.
Tyler B. Ricker
Tyler B. Ricker is hitting the ground running as he builds on
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FDA Recall Notice: Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for One Lot of 70% Dextrose Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Baxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for One Lot of 70% Dextrose Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate Matter
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Company Announcement Date: August 25, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 25, 2026
Product Type: Drugs
Reason for Announcement: Potential presence of particulate matter identified as stainless steel particles in the solu
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Five ways HFIR can advance nuclear fuel innovation
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Five ways HFIR can advance nuclear fuel innovation
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The U.S. is ready to build more nuclear reactors, but a dwindling network of research reactors capable of testing new nuclear fuels for commercial use presents a major bottleneck.
With a long record of success in innovation and fuel experimentation, the Department of Energy's (DOE) High Flux Isotope React
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FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Approves Final Consent Order in Ascension Health-AmSurg Deal
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The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order involving Ascension Health Alliance's (Ascension) proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg LLC.
The FTC's final consent order requires Ascension to divest seven AmSurg ambulatory surgery centers across Nashville, Tennessee; Panama City, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Waco, Texas an
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Goshen College Welcomes 41 New Employees for 2026-27
GOSHEN, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- Goshen College issued the following news:
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Goshen College welcomes 41 new employees for 2026-27
Goshen College welcomed 41 new employees for the 2026-27 school year, some of whom began their duties earlier this year.
New teaching faculty:
* Justin DeWeese is an assistant professor of kinesiology. Since 2021, DeWeese has worked as the assistant athletic director of communications and operations at Goshen College. He earned his bachelor's degree in sports mana
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In the News: Gipson's sideline attire honors our military community
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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In the News: Gipson's sideline attire honors our military community
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National college basketball outlet Mid-Major Madness recently spotlighted Austin Peay State University men's basketball head coach Corey Gipson and the deeper meaning behind his signature sideline military uniform. Created in collaboration with retired Army Maj. Gen. Walt Lord, the uniform serves as a heartfelt homage to Montgo
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IRS Issues Revenue Ruling on Section 2032A - Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-14) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Section 2032A.--Valuation of Certain Farm, Etc., Real Property".
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This revenue ruling contains a list of the average annual effective interest rates on new loans under the Farm Credit System. This revenue ruling also contains a list of the states within each Farm Credit System Bank Territory.
Under Sec. 2032A(e)(7)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code, rates on
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Knox County Lawyer Suspended
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Knox County Lawyer Suspended
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On Aug. 21, the Tennessee Supreme Court suspended Knox County lawyer William Aaron Fix from the practice of law for two years and six months.
Fix must serve one year on active suspension with the remainder to be served on probation subject to conditions, including that he employ a practice monitor and incur no new misconduct complain
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Lee University: Eaton Continues Support for School of Engineering
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Lee University issued the following news:
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Eaton Continues Support for School of Engineering
Lee University has received a second $10,000 grant from the Eaton Charitable Fund in support of the university's School of Engineering. The grant, presented by representatives from Eaton's Cleveland facility on August 13, continues the company's support of Lee's engineering initiative and its commitment to helping build the region's future engineering workforce.
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Maine and Mississippi License State Based Systems
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release:
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Maine and Mississippi License State Based Systems
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Maine and Mississippi are the latest states to license the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) State Based Systems (SBS), an electronic system designed to revolutionize the efficiency and effectiveness of insurance regulatory processes.
With its broad array of s
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Mercer University: Faculty and Staff Notables - September 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Notables | September 2026
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#Stetson-Hatcher School of Business
Astrid Loretta Ayala, Ph.D., associate professor of economics and finance, presented the article "Score-driven Markov-switching models of scale and shape parameters: an application to the Indian stock market" at the International Conference on Empirical Economics at Penn State Altoona held on Aug. 1. The article is co-authored with
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MTSU actuarial science program earns international attention while expanding student opportunities
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU actuarial science program earns international attention while expanding student opportunities
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's Actuarial Science Program is strengthening its national reputation while expanding opportunities for students to prepare for careers in one of the nation's most specialized and in-demand professions.
The program, housed in the Departm
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NFL mascots inspire kids to PLAY 60 for better health
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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NFL mascots inspire kids to PLAY 60 for better health
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DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2026 -Fifteen NFL (National Football League) club mascots are stepping up to inspire kids to move more to support mental and physical health. These NFL mascots are serving as members of the annual NFL PLAY 60 Ambassador class supporting the NFL and the American Heart Association's work to help kids a
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Noreen, Lubinski and Benbow awarded 'Gifted Child Quarterly' Paper of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Noreen, Lubinski and Benbow awarded 'Gifted Child Quarterly' Paper of the Year
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By Jennifer Kiilerich
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) awarded Gabriella Noreen, a doctoral student in quantitative methods; David Lubinski, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology Emeritus and professor emeritus of psychology and human development; and Camilla Benbow, Patricia and Rodes Hart
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Nuclear Energy Institute Welcomes TVA's Mike Skaggs to Executive Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Nuclear Energy Institute issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2026:
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NEI Welcomes TVA's Mike Skaggs to Executive Committee
The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) today announced the election of Mike Skaggs, interim president and CEO of Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), to its Executive Committee. Mr. Skaggs joined the NEI Board of Directors on April 27, 2026.
Mr. Skaggs was named TVA's interim president and CEO in April 2026. Throughout more than 40 years in the
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Pinnacle Finance Partners adds two new members to growing restaurant finance team
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 24 [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 Finance Partners adds two new members to growing restaurant finance team
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ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Veda Cloud and Chris Jones as financial advisors on its Restaurant and Franchise Finance Services
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Polk State College District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2026-2027
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Polk State College District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2026-2027
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The Polk State College District Board of Trustees elected its 2026-2027 leadership during its Monday meeting, where Ann Barnhart completed her service as Chair. Greg Littleton, who served as Vice Chair, was elected as the new Chair, and Steve Lester was elected as Vice Chair.
They serve alongside members Immediate Past Chair Ba
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Removing immune 'brake' improves CAR T-cell therapy for osteosarcoma
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release:
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Removing immune 'brake' improves CAR T-cell therapy for osteosarcoma
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Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered that removing the gene for Regnase-1 from engineered immune cells makes them more effective at treating relapsed osteosarcoma. There is great clinical need for new therapies for childhood osteosarcoma, where there are very
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Researchers create tool to explore the formation and function of cell membrane structures called lipid rafts
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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Researchers create tool to explore the formation and function of cell membrane structures called lipid rafts
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Animal cell membranes are like vast oceans where phospholipids are "water" and clusters of other specialized lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins are "rafts" floating about. These lipid rafts help cells maintain order within their membranes, which plays an integra
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Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage portfolio expands with Tritan Renew
KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- Eastman Chemical Co. posted the following news:
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Rubbermaid Brilliance(r) food storage portfolio expands with Tritan(tm) Renew
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ATLANTA -Rubbermaid(r), a trusted leading brand in food storage solutions, is expanding its Rubbermaid Brilliance(r) portfolio to include products designed with Tritan(tm) Renew from Eastman. This copolyester is made with certified recycled content* from Eastman's innovative recycling technolo
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Samford University Receives $1 Million Gift to Expand Sports Analytics Center, Transforming Student Opportunities
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 24 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Samford University Receives $1 Million Gift to Expand Sports Analytics Center, Transforming Student Opportunities
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Samford University has received a transformative $1 million gift from distinguished alumnus Gary Cooney '74 to expand the Andrews-White-Cooney Center for Sports Analytics, dramatically enhancing experiential learning opportunities and industry connections for students pursuing careers in
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Special Master Will Not Halt Pike Execution
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Special Master Will Not Halt Pike Execution
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Senior Judge and Special Master Mark Ward announced he will not intervene in the scheduled execution of Christa Pike after hearing arguments that she is uniquely at risk for a torturous death, the Nashville Banner newsletter reports. Pike is set to be executed on Sept. 30.
She is the only woman on Tennessee's death row
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Tenn. Economic Dept. Issues Commentary: State Positions Itself as America's Next Leader in Nuclear and Quantum Innovation
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following commentary by Braden Stover, senior advisor to the commissioner of nuclear and quantum strategy:
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Tennessee's Next Frontier
A Defining Moment
Tennessee's story has never been written by people who waited for the future to arrive. It has been written by people who stepped forward to build it.
The technologies that will define the next century, how we power our homes, prot
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Tenn. Environment & Conservation Dept.: Citizens Invited to Learn About Tennessee's Archaeological Heritage
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release:
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Citizens Invited to Learn About Tennessee's Archaeological Heritage
Current Research in Tennessee Archaeology Event Scheduled for September 12
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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's Division of Archaeology will host its annual conference on research in Tennessee archaeology on Saturday September 12, at the Tennessee State Library and Archiv
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Tenn. Financial Institutions Commissioner Gonzales Announces Weekly Formula Rate August 25, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales issued the following news:
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COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE AUGUST 25, 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 Federa
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The people of UTC: Get to know Crossroads Dining Hall chef Sean Randall
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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The people of UTC: Get to know Crossroads Dining Hall chef Sean Randall
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Sean Randall is the chef at Crossroads Dining Hall. Photo by Angela Foster.
Before Crossroads Dining Hall chef Sean Randall arrived at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he spent years cooking in some of the country's most renowned kitchens.
After training at the French Culinary Institute in New
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Tour Helps Farmers Explore Agritourism Opportunities
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Tour Helps Farmers Explore Agritourism Opportunities
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Churn up new ideas from three Kentucky farms on September 17
COLUMBIA, Tenn. -As many farmers make preparations to open their gates to customers for the fall season, other producers are analyzing ideas for new agritourism enterprises. Farmers looking to learn more about agritourism opportunities or improve exist
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Trump Picks White House Lawyer for Tennessee Federal Bench
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Trump Picks White House Lawyer for Tennessee Federal Bench
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President Donald Trump announced on social media recently that he plans to nominate Samuel Adkisson as a federal district judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee.
Knox TN Today reports that Adkisson currently serves as associate counsel to the president. Prior to joining th
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Tusculum alumnus and longtime employee with a history of teaching and mentoring promoted to dean of students
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Tusculum alumnus and longtime employee with a history of teaching and mentoring promoted to dean of students
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GREENEVILLE - An alumnus and longtime employee of Tusculum University who has an extensive record of teaching and mentoring has been promoted to dean of students at the higher education institution.
Steve Anderson
Steve Anderson will take the lead on assistance and support initiatives for stude
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US Department of Labor fines Tennessee restaurant franchisee $62K in penalties for employing minors to illegally operate hazardous equipment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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US Department of Labor fines Tennessee restaurant franchisee $62K in penalties for employing minors to illegally operate hazardous equipment
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NASHVILLE, TN - The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained an enhanced compliance agreement from a Captain D's restaurant franchisee to ensure future compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act's child labor provisions after an investigation of its Cleveland,
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UT Health Sciences' Care for the Community on Display at 2026 Health Care Heroes Awards
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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UT Health Sciences' Care for the Community on Display at 2026 Health Care Heroes Awards
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"Care, create, connect: This is my vision for child mental health in Memphis," Alicia Barnes, DO, the Urban Child Institute Endowed Chair of Excellence in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Sci
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VANDERBILT'S BOLDEST CHAPTER: Historic fundraising success drives donor impact through Dare to Grow campaign
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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VANDERBILT'S BOLDEST CHAPTER: Historic fundraising success drives donor impact through Dare to Grow campaign
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Vanderbilt University's historic Dare to Grow campaign concluded June 30, 2026, with $4.5 billion in donor support-fueled by a record-breaking $757 million raised in the campaign's final year, a 350 percent increase in annual fundraising performance since 2021, and doubling the previous y
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Welcome back: UTC students' first day of fall semester
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Welcome back: UTC students' first day of fall semester
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On Monday, Aug. 24, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students returned to campus for the first day of the fall 2026 semester. Campus was abuzz with smiling faces as students started this next chapter of their UTC careers.
WGOW's Jed & JR Mornings show broadcast live on campus from 6-10 a.m. to kick off the new acad
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What's Happening at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 25 -- 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 25 through Saturday, September 12. 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 25
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope's 30th
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Where the Beam Points Next: Autonomous Experiments Take Shape at CHESS
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Where the Beam Points Next: Autonomous Experiments Take Shape at CHESS
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An X-ray experiment at Cornell recently did something unusual: It decided for itself where to take its next measurement.
In a demonstration led by researchers at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS), in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the University of Tennessee and the University of Utah, data collec
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