FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 4 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: * * * - American Says Farewell to the Super 80 * * * American Airlines is retiring the last of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet today as most of the remaining 26 aircraft take their final flights to Roswell, New Mexico (ROW). The MD-80, also known as the Super 80, was the workhorse of the airline's fleet throughout the 1980s and beyond. The Super 80 era began at American in May 1983 with three aircraft servi  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * - Baker Donelson Attorneys Noah Kressler and Layna Cook Rush Have Been Elected Fellows of the American Bar Foundation * * * An independent, nonprofit organization for more than 65 years, the prestigious American Bar Foundation is among the world's leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law. The Fellows comprise a global ho  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, a law firm, issued the following news release: We continue to monitor Hurricane Dorian and have implemented our comprehensive disaster plan, which ensures continued operation and uninterrupted service to our clients. Our Fort Lauderdale office will be closed Tuesday, September 3, and our Orlando office will be closed Tuesday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 4. Throughout the storm, you can still contact our a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 4 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release: Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) today announced the launch of the all-new Firestone FT492 trailer tire, offering fleets a fuel-efficient, SmartWay(R)-verified tire backed by the dependable Firestone brand. Available in five sizes, the Firestone FT492 tire is California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliant and features a fuel-efficient tread design to promote low rolling resistanc  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 7 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rhodes College issued the following news: Rhodes chemistry professor Dr. Mauricio Cafiero has been studying drug design involving new families of molecules that could help improve treatments for Parkinson's disease. When he decided to expand his research and work with an international community of scientists this semester, he applied for a Rhodes grant that funded a Rhodes student's participation in the research. Junior chemistry major Kayla   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 3 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Toks Omishakin, 43, of Nashville, TN, has been appointed director of the California Department of Transportation. Omishakin has been deputy commissioner for environment and planning at the Tennessee Department of Transportation since 2011. He was director of Healthy Living Initiatives in the Nashville Mayor's Office from 2008 t  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: A new communication support group at East Tennessee State University is open to anyone in the community who is suffering from a speech or language deficit as the result of a stroke, brain injury or progressive neurological condition (such as Parkinson's Disease, ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease or multiple sclerosis), and their family and caregivers. The support group meets on the third Thursday of each mont  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 6 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: University of Memphis President M. David Rudd has appointed Dr. KB Turner to chair the Faculty Athletics Committee, which he has served on for several years. Throughout his 31 years as a professor, Turner has worked with and assisted in the recruitment of student-athletes and served as a guest coach for the University of Nebraska football team. He has been on the University of Memphis faculty for 16 yea  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Business, community and faith-based organizations, government and higher education leaders will come together Tuesday, Sept. 10 to discuss current trends, challenges and opportunities facing the region as well as the benefits of increased collaboration and united efforts. The Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Regional Economic Forum, hosted by East Tennessee State University in partnership w  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - Hyflyer Innovations Uses Tritan from Eastman to Achieve Durable Colors and Mold Dramatic Shapes. * * * Hyflyer Innovations is known for its premier NANI range of housewares. The company chooses Tritan(TM) from Eastman to make a material difference in its drinkware range. Tritan is a crystal clear and durable polymer that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for food contact app  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Sept. 4 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - Hyflyer Innovations Uses Tritan from Eastman to Add Durability and Elegance to NANI Serveware * * * Hyflyer Innovations serves a variety of household markets with products that combine the comforts of daily life with unique designs and striking aesthetics. Two good examples are in its expanding range of NANI serveware, where serving bowls and dinner sets bring surprising shapes and colors to the tab  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), the Official Delivery Service Sponsor of the NFL, announced today that the FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week and Players of the Year Awards will return for the 2019-2020 season. The FedEx Air & Ground NFL Players of the Week Awards is a fan-voted program highlighting the week's best quarterback and running back performances. Each week, FedEx donates $2,000 through FedEx Cares to the USO in  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - The Stunning Firangi Glass Sets the Standard for the Line's Technology, Durability and Style * * * As Hyflyer Innovations expands its range of premier NANI barware, it discovers new benefits of Tritan(TM) from Eastman. The Mumbai-based company is known by restaurant and hotel customers for creating unique products that help them stand apart. The expanded line of NANI Tritan-made barware now offers mo  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - Tritan Helps Make NANI Storageware More Practical, Protective, And Beautiful * * * Hyflyer Innovations created the NANI brand to improve consumer lifestyles by combining practical functionality with a flair for style. The NANI range of storageware achieves this goal with four exciting products. All are made with Tritan(TM) from Eastman to ensure design flexibility, durability, and lasting good looks.  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 4 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * - Industry leaders from across the nation are preparing the next generation of entertainment management professionals in Lipscomb's unique online program * * * One of the most powerful ways to learn any profession is from experts in the field. That is particularly true in the entertainment management field. Students in Lipscomb's online entertainment management program are learning from industry veterans an  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- Memphis International Airport issued the following news release: The Memphis City Council recently approved the reappointment of Jim Keras Jr., owner of Jim Keras Automotive Group, to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners. Keras, who was nominated by Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, joined the MSCAA board in 2007. His new term will expire on December 31, 2025. Keras founded Jim Keras Automotive Group in 1973 and the company opera  more

MILLIGAN, Tennessee, Aug. 28 -- Milligan College issued the following news release: Five dynamic ministry practitioners from across the United States have been selected as ministry coaches to serve as mentors and instructors in Milligan's new Ministry Leadership Program. The ministry coaches include Rick Rusaw, Melissa Sandel, Mike and Jodi Hickerson, and Austin Gohn. "The power of having ministry practitioners teaching and investing in students will pay big dividends in raising up new leaders  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. WR-2469): In the Matter of Notification by Brookson Flats Associates SPE, LLC, 3301 West End Avenue, Suite 200, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, of Revised Rates and Fees for Charging for Water and/or Sewer Utility Service in Brookson Resident Flats Apartments in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Order Approving Tariff Revision BY THE COMMISSION: On August 22, 2019, Brookson Flats As  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Sept. 7 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: * * * - Gold Sponsor Naia to Showcase Award-Winning Designs at Premiere Vision * * * Sustainably sourced Eastman Naia(TM) cellulosic yarn featured prominently in the Grand Final Fashion Show of the 2019 Redress Design Award in Hong Kong on Thursday. Naia(TM) from Eastman, the Gold Sponsor of the world's largest sustainable fashion design competition, was showcased in 10 innovative collections of waste-reduci  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following statement regarding the Facebook antitrust investigation: "Data security and data privacy are important to all of us. "Companies that control significant sectors of this market have a responsibility to protect the public. "Because of their market power and anticompetitive conduct, we think an investigation is warranted. "We look forward to working as part of a bipartisan team of attorneys gen  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Jennifer King of Carroll County to serve as the Chancellor of the 24th Judicial District to fill the Honorable Carma McGee's vacancy. "Jennifer is an engaged member of the community and highly qualified attorney," said Lee. "We are proud to appoint her to the 24th Judicial District and value the expertise she brings to the role." King is the co-founder and partn  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Hodgen Mainda will serve in his cabinet as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance. "Hodgen joins my cabinet after an outstanding career as a community leader in Chattanooga," said Lee. "He is respected for his ability to build partnerships across multiple sectors and we welcome his leadership to such a multifaceted department like Comm  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security issued the following news: * * * - Center registered the most organ and tissue donors across Tennessee * * * Today, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security was joined by partners from Tennessee Donor Services and Mid-South Transplant Foundation recognizing the Summer Avenue Driver Services employees as the overall statewide winner in the Blue & Green Challenge! All Driver Services Centers  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tennessee State University highlighted the latest research in agriculture this week at its Small Farm Expo, and the National Women in Agriculture Association conference the institution hosted on its downtown campus. The Expo, the 15th year of the event, was held Sept. 4 in the university's Pavilion Agricultural Research and Education Center. The NWIAA conference was Sept. 5-6 on the Avon Williams Campus. T  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: Tiffany Bellafant Steward, TSU's assistant vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Success, is a member of the 2019-2020 cohort of the Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute. Stewart was one of only 28 leaders from higher education, K-12 education, government, business and industry selected by the State Collaborative on Reforming Education, or SCORE, for the fourth cohort of CTLI. "It is an ho  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 3 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: Building on a long tradition of developing worship leaders, Trevecca Nazarene University will launch a new online degree program, the Master of Arts in worship and leadership. The 36-credit hour program is designed to help mid-career worship leaders deepen their theological training, hone administrative skills and develop practical elements of their calling, preparing them for leadership roles within their  more

TRENTON, Tennessee, Aug. 29 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: Farmers and agriculture leaders who are interested in hearing the current assessment of international trade and its impact on U.S. and Tennessee agriculture should plan to gather in Trenton the evening of November 14. Andrew Muhammad, an international trade expert who serves as the chair of Excellence in Agricultural, Food and Natural Resource Policy for the University of T  more

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news release: Washington Monthly magazine has ranked UTRGV as the top public university in the South in the Best Bang for Your Buck category. Overall, it ranked second in the South for Best Bang for Your Buck behind Berea College, a private liberal arts institution in Kentucky. UTRGV's new ranking is up five spots, from seventh last year. The seven states in the South category are Texas, Oklaho  more