Tuesday - September 8, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee

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'Little Hollywood, Tennessee' brings Governor's School for the Arts experience at MTSU to Nashville Film Festival
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * 'Little Hollywood, Tennessee' brings Governor's School for the Arts experience at MTSU to Nashville Film Festival * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -A documentary offering an inside look at the Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts at Middle Tennessee State University will make its world premiere at the Nashville Film Festival in September. "Little Hollywood, Tennessee" follows 24 high school stude  more
'Trojans, One and All' wins USA TODAY Sports' Readers' Choice Award for best college fight song
TROY, Alabama, Aug. 27 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * 'Trojans, One and All' wins USA TODAY Sports' Readers' Choice Award for best college fight song * Troy University's fight song, "Trojans, One and All" has been selected as USA TODAY Sports' 2026 Readers' Choice Award for Best Fight Song. Announced online on Wednesday morning, "Trojans, One and All" placed first ahead of Michigan State's "Victory for MSU," USC's "Fight On," Navy's "Anchors Aweigh," Tennessee's "Rocky   more
2026 Creditors Practice Forum Set for October
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * 2026 Creditors Practice Forum Set for October * The TBA Creditors Practice Section will host its 2026 forum on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. CDT at the new TBA office in Nashville. A networking reception will follow the programming from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. The annual program for creditors' lawyers will cover topics including corporate foreclosures, the use of ar  more
A Fitting Send-Off: Hamilton Eye Institute's Summer Symposium Caps Years of Student Discovery
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * A Fitting Send-Off: Hamilton Eye Institute's Summer Symposium Caps Years of Student Discovery * For six years, T.J. Hollingsworth, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, and Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Biochemistry in the College of Medicine, has turned a single summer day into one of the most anticipated tr  more
A.G. Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement With Meta With $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement with Meta with $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia Settlement requires Meta to implement sweeping child-safety reforms for Virginians on Instagram and Facebook after deceiving the public about teen mental health harms - Today, Attorney General Jones announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Pl  more
Administration Looks to Reduce ABA Accreditation Role
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Administration Looks to Reduce ABA Accreditation Role * The U.S. Education Department is taking steps to revoke the American Bar Association's (ABA) law school accreditation power amidst tensions between the organization and the Trump administration, Bloomberg Law reports. According to a department spokesperson, the agency found the ABA out of compliance with its   more
AG Skrmetti Announces $17B Settlement with Meta
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AG Skrmetti Announces $17B Settlement with Meta * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today announced a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms Inc., one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history. Under the agreement, Meta also is required to implement a sweeping set of safety features to protect children on Instagram and Faceb  more
Alumnus, former faculty member Dr. John Nichols recognized with Maryville College's Distinguished Service Award
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Alumnus, former faculty member Dr. John Nichols recognized with Maryville College's Distinguished Service Award * Maryville College presented its 2026 Distinguished Service Award to Dr. John Nichols '65 during a breakfast Aug. 18 in the Proffitt Dining Room. The award was highlighted later that day during the College's Convocation ceremony, which officially marked the beginning of the 2026-27 academic year.   more
American Farm Bureau Federation Issues Letter to President Trump on Impact of 90-Day Beef Import Quota Suspension on U.S. Ranchers
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 (TNSletter) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following letter to President Trump on the impact of the 90-day beef import quota suspension on U.S. ranchers: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 26, 2026 Donald J. Trump President The United States of America 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Trump: Thank you for your commitment to America's farmer and ranchers. Over the course of your two presidencies, y  more
Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta). It is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside of the Big Tobacco settlements of the   more
Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore State Authority Over Insurance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore State Authority Over Insurance * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) recently reintroduced the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act. The legislation would abolish the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury, returning sole r  more
Bradley Adds Corporate Attorney Joy Holloway to Nashville Office
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Adds Corporate Attorney Joy Holloway to Nashville Office * Bradley has added Taberah Joy Holloway as counsel in the firm's Corporate & Securities Practice Group in the Nashville office. "Joy has extensive transactional experience as well as a strong in-house background, giving her a unique perspective in leading M&A transactions and handling a wide range of commerci  more
Celebrating five years of investment in innovation: Brighter Ventures Student Award granted to Victoria Howard to support artificial intelligence-driven vaccine design
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Celebrating five years of investment in innovation: Brighter Ventures Student Award granted to Victoria Howard to support artificial intelligence-driven vaccine design * Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way scientists approach discovery, creating new opportunities to answer complex biological questions with greater speed and precision and fueling innova  more
Census Bureau Partners With Over 1,100 Institutions in Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Census Bureau Partners With Over 1,100 Institutions in Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes The U.S. Census Bureau today announced new partnerships with institutions in Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Utah, Tennessee and Vermont for its Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) experimental data product. People considering attending college can use the PSEO to find ear  more
Dr. Brian Russell Named 2026 College of Liberal Arts Teacher of the Year at Tennessee State University
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Brian Russell Named 2026 College of Liberal Arts Teacher of the Year at Tennessee State University * NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) - For Dr. Brian Russell, teaching has never been just a job, it has always been the ultimate goal. A Memphis, Tennessee, native who began his teaching career in 1999, Russell joined Tennessee State University in 2007. Over the nearly two decades since, the tenu  more
Experienced Human Resources Leader Tapped for Top HR Position at UT Health Sciences
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Experienced Human Resources Leader Tapped for Top HR Position at UT Health Sciences * Paul D. Thomas, a senior human resources executive with 30 years of leadership in higher education and corporate environments, has been named the associate vice chancellor for Human Resources at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences. He assumes the role Sept. 1. Thomas served as the assoc  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Grandfather Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-220): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th  more
Federal grant gives opportunity for local educators to incorporate primary sources in classrooms
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 27 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * Federal grant gives opportunity for local educators to incorporate primary sources in classrooms * SHREVEPORT - One LSU Shreveport educator is working to attune middle and high school teachers and their students to Shreveport's rich history. Dr. Chantee Earl earned a grant from the Library of Congress to demonstrate how teachers can use primary sources to bring topics alive for t  more
Federal Register: Fed Reviews Hull Family Group Proposal to Retain Voting Shares in Andrew Johnson Bancshares
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The public portions of the applicati  more
Federal Register: Federal Maritime Commission Accepts Dollar General Logistics Complaint Against Yang Ming
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Maritime Commission issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice is given that an amended complaint has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (the "Commission") by Dollar General Logistics, LLC (the "Complainant") against Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (the "Respondent"). Complainant states that the Commission has subject-matter jurisdiction over the amended complaint pursuant to the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended, 4  more
Federal Register: Homeland Security Dept. Issues Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of National Environmental Policy Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is notifying the public and documenting the adoption of thirty-five categorical exclusions (CEs) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This notice identifies the types of actions to which DHS will apply the CEs, the considerations that DHS will use in determining the applicability of the CEs, and the consultation between the agencies on the use of the CEs, including application of extraordinary circumstances.   more
Fifth & Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball: * * * For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing spirits at home for personal consumption by restricting a spirit distillery's location and attaching criminal penalties to nonco  more
First Day, Same Vanderbilt: A Welcome Week for the History Books
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * First Day, Same Vanderbilt: A Welcome Week for the History Books * On Saturday morning, a flurry of blue T-shirts greeted a new wave of Vanderbilt students as they drove onto campus. The students wearing the blue tees cheered and smiled, the excitement palpable as they helped haul first-years' suitcases and boxes to the rooms where their college journey would begin. Those shirts belonged to the Va  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates Up in Air as Court Orders DOL to Try Again - What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * New H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates Up in Air as Court Orders DOL to Try Again: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know A federal court in California just ordered the US Department of Labor (DOL) to quickly come up with a new methodology for calculating the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A job orders, just weeks after the agency released long-awaited new H-2A farmworker rates  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary Entitled 'The Truth About Data Centers'
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Marvelous Spiral Studios CEO Stephen Weese: * * * The Truth About Data Centers It's all about how and where. - It seems that everyone is talking about data centers these days; they've taken over the Internet with memes and conspiracy theories. As a computer professor, I decided to apply an academic research regimen to the situation and cut through the exaggeration and emotion that often ac  more
Fulbright Program honors four Vanderbilt scholars in one year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Fulbright Program honors four Vanderbilt scholars in one year * Three Vanderbilt faculty and one staff member are living the university's commitment to radical collaboration across borders as Fulbright U.S. Scholar award recipients. James Cracraft, Ana Christina da Silva Iddings, Tatiana Peredo and Norbert Ross have four distinct research agendas, but they share a common goal: closing the distanc  more
Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. - the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settl  more
Harshbarger Announces Nearly $2 Million in Federal TRIO Funding for East Tennessee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger Announces Nearly $2 Million in Federal TRIO Funding for East Tennessee Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) today announced nearly $2 million in new federal funding for Tennessee's First Congressional District through the U.S. Department of Education's Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Centers programs, which help low-income and first-generation students prepare for and c  more
Harshbarger Introduces Legislation to End Federal Ban on Home Distillation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger Introduces Legislation to End Federal Ban on Home Distillation Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) today introduced the Freedom to Home Distill Act, legislation that would end the federal prohibition on home distillation and extend to distillers the same tax-free, personal-use exemption that home brewers of beer and wine have enjoyed since Congress updated the tax code in 1978.   more
HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Attorney General Anne Lopez announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. -- one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside  more
Johns Hopkins: Amid Ongoing Measles Outbreaks, U.S. Children Remain Vulnerable to Vaccine-Preventable Disease
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Amid Ongoing Measles Outbreaks, U.S. Children Remain Vulnerable to Vaccine-Preventable Disease State-level coverage of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination continues to vary across the U.S., as shown in new coverage rates reported by the CDC. Though the latest data indicate that national coverage estimates for MMR vaccines among U.S. kindergartners durin  more
Lee University: Iosia, Lawler Honored for Contributions to Firefighter Health and Wellness
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Lee University issued the following news: * * * Iosia, Lawler Honored for Contributions to Firefighter Health and Wellness Lee University faculty members Dr. Mike Iosia and Dr. Racheal Lawler were honored by the City of Cleveland and Cleveland Fire Department during the Aug. 24 Cleveland City Council session. Both received Civilian Awards in recognition of their commitment to the health, fitness, and wellness of Cleveland firefighters. Iosia, professor of exe  more
Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Building Better Workforce Credentials - Lessons From 3 States
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by Strategy Director Kermit Kaleba: * * * Building better workforce credentials: lessons from 3 states This year, I've traveled 18,000 miles visiting 12 states across the country to learn how education and business leaders are strengthening the connection between learning and work. As employers struggle to find skilled workers and learners seek faster, more affordable pathways to good jobs, policymakers ar  more
Maine A.G. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-- the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta Meta to Implement Safeguards to Protect Children and Pay New Jersey at Least $525 Million - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced a landmark multistate settlement of up to $17.1 billion with Meta Platforms, Inc.--a historic step in protecting consumers and the larg  more
NAACP Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Rule Changes That Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 Sent via Online Submission: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212-0001 August 20, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program   more
Nashville Charter Schools Remove Books Referencing Same-Sex Marriage from Curriculum
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Nashville Charter Schools Remove Books Referencing Same-Sex Marriage from Curriculum * Nashville, TN-First Liberty Institute announced today that KIPP Nashville schools have removed several controversial books and materials from their curriculum after former teacher and First Liberty client, E  more
Nashville Council Members Explore Blocking ICE Call Center
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Nashville Council Members Explore Blocking ICE Call Center * Nashville Metro Council members are exploring zoning and permitting measures they say could prevent a planned federal immigration enforcement call center from opening in Davidson County, Nashville Post reports. Council members Terry Vo, Sandra Sepulveda and Zulfat Suara joined representatives of the Tenn  more
Pinnacle expands Middle Tennessee team with three experienced professionals
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 [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: * * * Pinnacle expands Middle Tennessee team with three experienced professionals * New financial, mortgage and treasury management advisors deepen firm's expertise and support continued growth across the market NASHVILLE, Tenn. Aug. 26, 2026 -Pinn  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners Farmers Insurance and Local First Responders Help Make Greensboro Area Drivers Safer on the Road
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 [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: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners Farmers Insurance and Local First Responders Help Make Greensboro Area Drivers Safer on the Road * Pinnacle Financial Partners, Farmers(r) and Hurst Jaws of Life(r) Hosted First Responder Education Event in High Poi  more
Positive Women's Network-USA: #HIVResists - August 2026 Monthly Policy Update
OAKLAND, California, Aug. 28 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: August 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. A Fond Farewell: The Final MPU by Helina Haile It is with deep gratitude and thanks that I write my final MPU as PWN's Lessow Reproductive Health Law Fellow. Throughout the last year we navigated variou  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Announce Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition announce largest Big Tech settlement in history Attorney General Neronha today joined a coalition of 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in announcing a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. of up to $17.1 billion - one of the largest state consumer prot  more
Remembering Dolly
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Christopher Newport University posted the following news: * * * Remembering Dolly * Kyle DeGood, '20 Management, knows first-hand the enormous impact Dolly Parton had on the world. While at CNU, DeGood started the DeGood Foundation as a way to give back. The foundation's mission is to provide books to local children and increase literacy and love of learning in the community. The foundation partners with Parton's Imagination Library to make that happen. In   more
Remembering Dolly: Belmont Mourns a Friend, Partner and Icon
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Remembering Dolly: Belmont Mourns a Friend, Partner and Icon * University reflects on its collaboration with Dolly Parton, from world premiere of her original musical to the launch of Dolly U For a university built in the heart of Music City, Dolly Parton's passing lands close to home. Belmont University is mourning the loss of the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who died Aug. 2  more
Rice Leadership Development Program Application Period is Ending Soon
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 27 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Rice Leadership Development Program Application Period is Ending Soon * ARLINGTON, VA - The application period for the 2027 Rice Leadership Development Class will end on Friday, September 4, 2026. The Rice Leadership Development Program gives future leaders a comprehensive understanding of the rice industry, with an emphasis on personal development and communication skills. The class  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement With Meta
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 27 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement with Meta Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive a minimum of $52,612,676 as its share in a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. It is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history out  more
Sedgwick: European Product Recalls Remain Elevated as Sustained Activity Reshapes the Risk Landscape
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 28 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * European Product Recalls Remain Elevated as Sustained Activity Reshapes the Risk Landscape Sedgwick's latest European Product Safety and Recall Index shows the second-highest half-year event total on record with 7,115 recalls in H1 2026 - LONDON - European product recalls remained at historically high levels in the first half of 2026, with 7  more
Shelby County to Roll Out Rapid DNA Technology
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Shelby County to Roll Out Rapid DNA Technology * Shelby County is expanding local law enforcement capabilities by rolling out rapid DNA technology, according to the Daily Memphian. Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and District Attorney General Steve Mulroy outlined the initiative during an Aug. 25 news conference, saying the technology could return DNA results from a  more
Skanska Completes New South Central Regional Health Office in Columbia, Tennessee
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska completes New South Central Regional Health Office in Columbia, Tennessee New 16,552-square-foot facility will support public health operations, emergency preparedness and healthcare services across a 13-county region. NASHVILLE, TN - The Nashville area office of Skanska USA, one of the world's largest construction and development companies, has completed the new South Centr  more
Soybean Insect and Disease Field Day Set for September 10
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Soybean Insect and Disease Field Day Set for September 10 * Learn to identify and manage soybean pests and diseases MILAN, Tenn. - The latest research on managing insects and diseases affecting soybean production will be featured during the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's Soybean Insect and Disease Field Day on September 10. This free event, open   more
Start spreading the news... Vanderbilt University-New York City is open!
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Start spreading the news... Vanderbilt University-New York City is open! * The lights of New York City glimmered with black and gold this week as Vanderbilt University officially opened its first campus beyond Nashville with the historic launch of Vanderbilt University-New York City, bringing a bold vision for growth to life into the heart of Manhattan. Students moved into the vibrant Chelsea nei  more
Study: Ticket Fees, Resale Markups Cost Fans $11.3B
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Study: Ticket Fees, Resale Markups Cost Fans $11.3B * A new study from Vanderbilt University's Policy Accelerator estimates that ticketing fees and inflated resale prices cost fans $11.3 billion in unnecessary expenses for live events in 2025. The research found that online ticketing platforms charged an estimated $6.8 billion in excess fees, while ticket scalpers  more
Tennessee Wesleyan Bids Farewell to Director of Athletics Donny Mayfield After 27 Years of Service
ATHENS, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Tennessee Wesleyan University posted the following news: * * * Tennessee Wesleyan Bids Farewell to Director of Athletics Donny Mayfield After 27 Years of Service * Tennessee Wesleyan University celebrates the remarkable career of Vice President and Director of Athletics Donny Mayfield as he prepares to depart the University after 27 years of dedicated service to become the next Commissioner of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. Mayfield's departure marks the   more
Trevecca Nazarene University: Statom Appointed to Professional Educators of Tennessee Board
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Statom Appointed to Professional Educators of Tennessee Board Dr. Yolanda Statom, director of teacher education and initial licensure certification officer at Trevecca Nazarene University, has been appointed to the board of directors of Professional Educators of Tennessee. With 32 years of experience in education, Statom has served as a public school teacher, literacy coach and administrator. She c  more
UNC Charlotte expert explains Dolly Parton's lasting impact on childhood literacy
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte expert explains Dolly Parton's lasting impact on childhood literacy * Since 1995, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has put free books in the hands of millions of children. As one of the most influential early childhood literacy initiatives in the world, the Imagination Library has encouraged a love of reading and helped families build strong literac  more
Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Utah secures $12.2 billion settlement with Meta over child safety practices Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court. It ranks among the largest consumer protection settlements in U.S. history--rivaled only by the B  more
UTC students take geospatial research to Chile
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC students take geospatial research to Chile * Dr. Azad Hossain (front) poses with students Adam Williams, Itzayana Torres Martinez and Samuel Jayroe. Photo courtesy of Dr. Gretchen Potts. Every night of a two-week trip to Chile, students Adam Williams and Samuel Jayroe would look up at a sky so dark they could see the Milky Way. Along with a group of University of Tennessee  more
UW-Stevens Point leads UW comprehensive campuses in doctoral education, continuing its legacy of strong education and healthcare programs
WAUSAU, Wisconsin, Aug. 26 -- The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point posted the following news release: * * * UW-Stevens Point leads UW comprehensive campuses in doctoral education, continuing its legacy of strong education and healthcare programs * Known as a leader in teacher and healthcare education, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has taken these programs to the next level, offering the most doctoral degrees out of all the comprehensive Universities of Wisconsin (outside of   more
Vanderbilt Index Finds Sustainability Remains a Mainstream Consumer Priority
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Index Finds Sustainability Remains a Mainstream Consumer Priority * As companies reconsider environmental commitments and sustainability receives less attention in corporate America, American consumers appear to be holding their ground. The inaugural Vanderbilt Consumer Sustainability Index (VCSI), released today by Vanderbilt University and consumer research company Switch 5, finds broad and   more
Wildlife Society: JWM - Rare Weller's Salamanders are Doing Better Than Scientists Thought
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 28 (TNSxrep) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * JWM: Rare Weller's salamanders are doing better than scientists thought A rare salamander found along the spine of the Southern Appalachian Mountains may be more common than scientists previously believed. But Weller's salamanders' requirement of high-elevation spruce fir forests in the summer still leaves the species vulnerable. "I'm cautiously optimistic,"   more
Yi Ren to deliver September Kairos Lecture
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Yi Ren to deliver September Kairos Lecture * Yi Ren, associate professor of biochemistry, will present an upcoming Kairos Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 4:00 p.m. in 1220 Medical Research Building III. The title of her talk is "Decoding mRNA Nuclear Export: Structural Mechanisms and Viral Exploitation." A reception will follow the lecture at 5:00 p.m. in the first-floo  more