CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Austin Peay State University's feature twirler, Izzy Melvin, finished eighth in the nation in the advanced three-baton championship at this month's America's Youth on Parade U.S. and World Twirling Championships at the University of Notre Dame. The APSU sophomore and Governors' Own Marching Band baton twirler also finished in the top 13 in the world open solo and two-baton group division and 32nd in the   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Alex Koskey Has Earned a Certified Information Privacy Professional Credential From the International Association of Privacy Professionals. * * * Originally launched in 2004 as the first professional certification ever offered in information privacy, the CIPP has become the preeminent credential in the field. A CIPP credential means the recipient has gained a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release: Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of two new Firestone all-terrain tires. A powerline of balanced performance, the Firestone Destination A/T2 tire and the Firestone Destination X/T tire are engineered to deliver on-highway dependability and off-road durability. The Firestone Destination A/T2 tire is designed for pickup trucks, SUVs and all-terrain vehicles  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release: Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) announced that its off-the-road (OTR) tire plant in Bloomington, Illinois was recently recertified for continued participation in the Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program as a Star participant. The program is part of the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). "The   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release: Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) today announced the expansion of the Firestone Transforce tire line to include new size offerings for Class 4-5 commercial truck vehicles. The Firestone Transforce AT2 is an all-position, radial tire designed for all-terrain performance, featuring a tread design to promote traction in wet and winter conditions. With an innovative tread-to-road conta  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee., Aug. 7 -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: Chattanooga State Community College had the pleasure of honoring two incredible partners for their Excellence in Philanthropy. "We are recognizing both organizations for their commitment to generosity, leadership and especially, to our students," said Chattanooga State President Dr. Rebecca Ashford in her opening address. Dr. Kim McCormick, Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, TBR, recogn  more

BRISTOL, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- Contura Energy, a coal supplier, issued the following news release: Contura Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CTRA), a leading U.S. coal supplier, plans to announce its financial results for the second quarter 2019 before the market opens on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. The company also expects to hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2019 results at 10:00 a.m. EDT that morning. Participating on the call will be Contura's chief executive officer, David Stetson, e  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Dr. Adam S. Green is the new Chief of Staff at East Tennessee State University and Secretary of the Board of Trustees. Green brings nearly 15 years of college access and success accomplishments to his new role at ETSU. Throughout his career, he has secured more than $47 million in external funding focused on increasing college attainment rates of low-income, underrepresented and first generation stude  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Dr. Joseph O. Baker of East Tennessee State University has been selected as the next editor of Sociology of Religion, the official peer-reviewed journal of the Association for the Sociology of Religion (ASR). Baker, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in ETSU's College of Arts and Sciences, will be introduced as the new editor-in-chief during the ASR's annual meeting  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 7 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Researchers at East Tennessee State University recently received a two-year, $148,000 grant through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Grant Program (R03) to study childhood obesity. "Our proposed study will significantly extend the current knowledge about the risk of and the pathways to childhood obesity," said Dr. Liang Wang, principal investigator and associate profe  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at East Tennessee State University is offering a workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 27. "Holiday Edition Facebook & Instagram Workshop for the Business Owner" will be held from 10-11 a.m. at the ETSU Innovation Lab, 2109 W. Market St. Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez, founder Beyond Engagement Social Media Solutions, will discuss the social media tips, tools   more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: Eastman (NYSE:EMN) today announces the release of its 2019 sustainability report, Innovating. Accelerating. Enhancing. Centered on the company's commitment to enhance the quality of life in a material way, the report provides a review of Eastman's progress to expand its portfolio through sustainable innovation, drive improved resource productivity, and accelerate a more circular economy. The interactive report   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 5 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on the behalf of State Sen. Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga: On Monday, August 5, at the Colonnade Center in Ringgold, Georgia, school bus divers from northwest Georgia, and some even from Tennessee will be participating in an all-day mandatory training and continued education course before driving school buses. This course is required for school bus drivers in Georgia. Senator Jeff Mullis (R - Chickamauga) will b  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Earlier this month, Gov. Bill Lee reappointed three people to the Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees: Rhedona Rose, Johnny Stites and Teresa Vanhooser. "I am glad that Gov. Lee has chosen to keep these trustees on the board," said Trudy Harper, chair of the Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees. "For the last two years, it is been a pleasure to work together with them, and I believe that this decisi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and ATN Hoelzel LP officials announced today that the company will expand its operations in Chattanooga. The automotive supplier will invest $6 million and create 100 new jobs in Hamilton County. ATN, a subsidiary of German-based ATN Hoelzel GmbH, is a leading supplier and syst  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: * * * - Franklin-based company will establish facility in Tullahoma - EnableComp will create 200 jobs in Coffee County during next five years - Company processes complex medical claims for more than 800 healthcare providers * * * Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and EnableComp LLC officials today annou  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 2 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * - Learning doesn't end when you graduate with your college degree. The Lifelong Learning Program offers a variety of unique and fun opportunities to stretch the mind and to learn something new. * * * Lipscomb University's Lifelong Learning Program begins its 19th year as it kicks-off the 2019-20 session Sept. 3. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement, the Lifelong Learning Program offers people of ret  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * - Lipscomb strives to provide a quality education and life-changing experience for students. It has once again been recognized nationally for being a leader in higher education. * * * Lipscomb University has once again been honored as a College of Distinction. Lipscomb is among about 370 universities across the country named to the 2019-2020 Colleges of Distinction list. Other institutions receiving this de  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * - The National Institutes of Health has selected one of Lipscomb's Fulbright fellows to carry out research this year while also learning about health disparities * * * One of Lipscomb University's Fulbright fellows, Courtney "Coco" Stewart ('17), has been selected by the National Institutes of Health to participate in the NIH Academy Enrichment Program, a program for recent college graduates to perform world  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, Aug. 2 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Milligan College's graduate-level clinical mental health counseling concentration has received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). "We are very pleased to receive CACREP accreditation for our clinical mental health counseling concentration, affirming our counseling program's top-notch faculty and curriculum," said President Dr. Bill Greer. "I   more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, Aug. 1 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Each year, Milligan College recognizes Christian leaders in the Tri-Cities who integrate their faith with their profession. Beginning last year, Milligan also honors current high school juniors who exemplify servant-leadership. The college is now accepting nominations of these individuals for the 2020 "Leaders in Christian Service" program. "Servant-leaders live out their faith beyond the walls of the church,"   more

STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 6 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: An award-winning educator and journalist is the new head of Mississippi State's Department of Communication. Terrence D. "Terry" Likes joins the land-grant university after serving as department chair for eight years and tenured professor at Tennessee State University. Prior to TSU, Likes taught at Western Kentucky University from 1988-2008. He began his new role at MSU on Aug. 1. "After a national sear  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has acquired Nordic Loss Adjusting AB and related entities in order to strengthen its presence in the Nordics. Nordic Loss Adjusting is an independent provider of claims handling, loss adjusting and third-party administration services in the Nordics. Its  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Amber Carter Tate Conrad, AIA, has been named director of Planning and Design for Facilities at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. In his role, Conrad works in conjunction with the UTHSC Office of Capital Projects, which includes the Division of Facilities Planning and the Office of Real Property, assisting with real property transactions and in the design and construc  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news: Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III has sent a letter to Congressional leadership in both chambers, asking for the removal of federal barriers that are currently preventing health care providers from offering treatment for opioid use disorder. The letter, led by Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, was signed by 39 attorneys general. Opioid   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn is pleased to announce Dr. Joe Miller as Director of Schools for the Alvin C. York Institute in Jamestown, TN. Dr. Miller most recently served as the Director of Schools in Claiborne County, where he led initiatives that took Claiborne Co. from a Level 1 district to a Level 5 district. "I consider it an honor and a blessing to get  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 9 -- The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release: * * * - Governor's Rural Initiatives Receive Support from State Workforce Development Board * * * To help strengthen and expand workforce development programs in Tennessee's rural counties, the Tennessee Workforce Development Board recently approved a $3 million investment to support Governor Bill Lee's rural initiatives. The Rural Initiative Funding Opportunity Ann  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development issued the following news release: * * * - New Strategies will Increase Skilled Workforce Pipeline to Employers * * * The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) awarded Tennessee a grant to create and expand apprenticeship programs across the state. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) will receive $1.4 million in funding over the next three years through the USDOL Apprentices  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 6 -- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security issued the following news: * * * - Award recognizes state employees who improve service in Tennessee State Government * * * The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is proud to announce Lieutenant Travis Plotzer as the department's selection for the Governor's Excellence in Service Award for Spring 2019. The Governor's Excellence in Service Awards began in 2016 recognizing outsta  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 7 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news: * * * - AGs provide policy guidelines to streaming industry to combat increasing use of tobacco products by young people * * * Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general, co-led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, in urging the streaming industry to limit tobacco use in their v  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 9 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed James Haltom to the Tennessee Claims Commission for the Middle Division. "I am proud to appoint James to the Claims Commission and value both his legal expertise and service to our country," said Lee. "He will do an outstanding job in this role and we welcome him to the commission." Haltom is a litigation partner in the Nashville office of the law firm Nelson Mu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: * * * - Watson recently escaped from West Tennessee State Penitentiary * * * Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the State of Tennessee is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the apprehension, arrest and conviction of Curtis Watson, who is a suspect in the murder of Tennessee Department of Correction Administrator Debra Johnson. "We need Tennesseans' help," said Governor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- The Tennessee Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * - State Capitol Cupola, Liberty Bowl Stadium, and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Tennessee are among those observing Child Support Awareness Month * * * Notable Tennessee landmarks and structures will be lit green to symbolize Child Support Awareness Month this week and to recognize the positive impact the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) Child Support Program provides to stre  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tennessee State University has received two of the top awards from HBCU DIGEST this year. President Glenda Glover was named HBCU Female President of the Year, while Christion Abercrombie was selected Male Athlete of the Year. Glover received the coveted award Aug. 2 at the ninth annual HBCU Digest Awards in Baltimore. She also accepted the award on behalf of the TSU standout who continues to recover from an   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tennessee State University recently hosted a reception for the National Black Caucus of State Legislators on its Avon Williams Campus downtown. Members of the NBCSL were in Nashville for a legislative summit of the National Conference of State Legislatures. One of the highlights of the reception on Aug. 6 was a pre-birthday celebration for Tennessee State Rep. Barbara Cooper, a TSU alum who marks her 90th bir  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 2 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Two new Tennessee Tech academic programs in engineering and counseling will help meet the needs of society and industry by producing trained professionals ready to make an impact. Last week, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved a master's degree in engineering management and a doctoral degree in counseling and supervision. Both programs will start in fall 2020. "These programs   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: For the second year, a Trevecca social work student was chosen to intern with Rep. Jim Cooper's office. Karen Hernandez, Trevecca senior, spent part of her summer working with Cooper, a U.S. Congressman, in his D.C. office, from May 13-June 21. Last year's intern, Berenice Oliva, encouraged Hernandez apply. When Hernandez found out she'd been accepted, she was overjoyed. She says her Trevecca experience hel  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Two librarians from East Tennessee State University's Medical Library were elected to serve as 2019-2020 officers for the Tennessee Health Science Library Association (THeSLA). Emily Weyant, clinical reference librarian, will serve as president of the association. Dr. Rick Wallace, associate director/professor, was elected vice president. The THeSLA organization promotes education and cooperation amo  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 8 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Peggy Reisser When Kennard Brown, JD, MPA, PhD, FACHE, looks the University of Tennessee Health Science Center today, he sees a very different campus than he did when he joined the university roughly 20 years ago. New state-of-the-art buildings, greatly improved security measures, and strong collaborations with key community partners have helped raised the profile of the state's public  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Amber Carter Valerie Jameson, MD, has been named senior assistant dean for Clinical Curriculum in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Jameson has been with UTHSC since 1992. She previously served as pediatric clerkship director and had been assistant dean of Clinical Curriculum since 2015. In her new role, Dr. Jameson will be responsible   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 6 -- Washington House Democrats issued the following news release on behalf of Washington State Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow: On August 3, 2019, the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) presented Rep. Debra Lekanoff, D-Bow, with the annual Rising Environmental Leader Award. The award was announced at NCEL's sixth annual National Forum, which took place August 2-4 in Nashville, Tennessee. The forum was attended by 152 legislators from 39 states. "It is an   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 7 -- The West Virginia House of Delegates issued the following news release: Delegates Barbara Evans Fleischauer and John Doyle are among over 4,000 from across the country attending the annual summit of NCSL (National Conference of States Legislatures) in Nashville, Tennessee. Hours ago, their distraught colleagues from Ohio and Texas called a press conference for today at 2:00 and asked other legislators from around the country to join them. Representatives, Delegat  more