MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Sixteen attorneys with Baker Donelson have been named to the 2020 edition of Maryland Super Lawyers and five attorneys were listed as "Rising Stars." The 16 attorneys named to the 2020 list are: Kenneth B. Abel, Jonathan Biran, Raymond D. Burke, John P. Edgar, James E. Edwards Jr., Ty Kelly, Joseph C. Kovars, Matthew A. Mace, Donald R. Mering, Michael A. Schollaert, Ho  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, Dec. 3 -- U-Haul, a subsidiary of Amerco, issued the following news release: U-Haul(R) is now offering a retail and self-storage facility at 732 Old Hickory Blvd., where it is revitalizing a vacant building that last housed a Kmart(R) store. U-Haul Moving & Storage at Old Hickory began operating out of a temporary showroom in August 2018. Renovations on a new retail showroom, hitch bay and other service areas were completed last month. Originally constructed in 1974, the bu  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ralph A. DeMeo of Baker Donelson has been recognized by Who's Who Legal, which recognizes the world's leading lawyers based on feedback from clients and peer attorneys. A shareholder in Baker Donelson's Tallahassee office, Mr. DeMeo has been recognized by Who's Who Legal in the area of environment. He is one of only nine lawyers in Florida to receive such recognition.   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 3 [TNSmedicalresearch-New England Journal of Medicine] -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Patients with sickle cell disease will soon have a new treatment option to reduce pain crises caused by obstructed blood flow. The FDA has approved use of the drug crizanlizumab based on the results of a clinical trial led by Kenneth Ataga, MD, Plough Foundation Endowed Chair in Sickle Cell Disease and director of the Center for Sickle C  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Fox News Channel, a cable and satellite television news channel, issued the following news release: FOX Nation, the on demand direct to consumer streaming service which just celebrated its one year anniversary, will debut a new program hosted by country music star John Rich, announced John Finley, Executive Vice President of Development for the platform. Launching in February 2020, The Pursuit! With John Rich will be filmed from his home in Nashville, Tennessee with signatur  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Diana Dedmon, DNP, FNP-BC, goes where she is needed. As a nurse practitioner, she has seen patients in settings ranging from health clinics to their own homes. Now she is bringing her commitment to health care access to her new role as assistant professor, director of Clinical Affairs, and Michael Carter Endowed Professor for the College of Nursing at UT Health Science Center. Dr. Dedmon   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 3 -- Memphis International Airport issued the following news release: DJI, a global company specializing in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has joined the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) at Memphis International Airport. DJI joins several local participants involved in the Memphis program, including the City of Memphis, Memphis Fire Department, Memphis Police Department, Tennessee D  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.66 per share on the company's common stock, a 6.5 percent increase from $0.62 per share. The dividend is payable Jan. 3, 2020, to stockholders of record as of Dec. 16, 2019. "Consistent with Eastman's focus on balanced and disciplined capital allocation and stockholder returns, I am pleased that the comp  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 [TNSmedicalresearch-Science Advances journal] -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The identification of a protein important for insulin synthesis may hold clues for understanding the pathogenesis of diabetes. Although the protein, called TRAP-alpha, was first discovered more than 30 years ago, its biological function has been unclear. The new findings, reported Dec. 4 in Science Advances, demonstrate that TRAP-alpha is required for both early and la  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 4 [TNSgrants-USAID] -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt's LAPOP lab for international survey research has received a $10 million, five-year U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) grant to support its influential AmericasBarometer survey and related activities. The grant is the third received from USAID, which has a long-standing collaborative relationship with LAPOP. LAPOP Director and Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Political S  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 3 -- Newmark Knight Frank, a division of BGC Partners, issued the following news release: Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) announced today the sale of Shoppes at Millington Farms, a 106,495-square-foot shopping center located at 8540 U.S. Highway 51 North in Millington, Tennessee. Ryan Commercial Properties sold the center to Living for Life Apartments, LLC. NKF Senior Managing Directors Drew Fleming and Mark Joines and Associate Henry Kushner represented the seller. Built in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 [TNS-sociologyresearch-Nature Astronomy journal] -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A team of STEM researchers, including Vanderbilt astrophysicist Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, have published a new collaborative study on Ph.D. bridge programs as a mechanism to empower students, foster diversity and spur a more holistic approach to graduate education. The paper, which reports individual bridge program experiences and findings, serves in part as a respo  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Dec. 2 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: An assistant professor in East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy recently received a grant that will help first-year pharmacy students better understand the unique needs of patients in the Appalachian region. Dr. KariLynn Dowling-McClay is using a $2,000 ETSU Instructional Development grant to develop a series of video vignettes that will be used to engage students in thought   more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Dec. 3 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Researchers at East Tennessee State University are beginning a study looking at ways visual processing and motor development in newborns might be affected by prenatal opioid exposure. Dr. Alyson Chroust, a cognitive developmental psychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, is leading this study, which is funded by a $10,000 grant from ETSU's Research Development Committee. C  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 3 -- Rhodes College issued the following news: After a competitive national search, Rhodes College president Dr. Marjorie Hass has appointed Dr. Katherine Clay Bassard as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2020. "I'm pleased to announce Dr. Katherine Bassard as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Her leadership experience and accomplishments show her passion for the power of a holistic education that centers every student. Th  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced Rick Rogala has been appointed president and general manager at WATN and WLMT, TEGNA's ABC and CW affiliate stations in Memphis, Tennessee, effective December 2. Rogala will be relocating to Memphis from his current home in Little Rock, Arkansas. A senior media executive, Rogala joins WATN from Bespoke Health Media, where he wa  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * - Dekalb and Sevier Counties Placed on the College Board's 10th Annual AP(R) District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Student Access and Success - 250 School Districts Across the U.S. and Canada Are Honored * * * Two districts in Tennessee, Dekalb County School District and Sevier County School System, are among 250 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the C  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Tennessee will again participate in the Girls Go CyberStart competition in 2020 and encourage young women to explore opportunities in studying cybersecurity. "We are prioritizing high-skill technology education and training because we want our students to be first in line for advanced cybersecurity opportunities," said Lee. "We are excited to continue participatio  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following news: Dr. Kenneth C. Hill, Commissioner and Vice Chair of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC). The announcement was made by NARUC President, Brandon Presley. The NARUC Board of Directors oversees the Association's general and financial functions and approves resolutions tha  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced today that it will begin hosting a second round of regional training sessions in partnership with local leaders to educate stakeholders on the benefit of Opportunity Zones. Information on Tennessee's approved Opportunity Zones can be found here. Citizens, community leaders, developers, foundations, att  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued an executive order transferring the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) from the Tennessee Department of Education to the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to better align services for children with disabilities. TEIS is a voluntary educational program for infants and toddlers with disabilities that supports families through c  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: Kevin W. Williams, a Tennessee State University alum and member of the TSU Foundation Board of Trustees, is the new president and CEO of Detroit-based GAA Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management. Williams is a former senior executive of General Motors. In announcing Williams' appointment, GAA Chairman Sylvester L. Hester described him as a "game changer" for the company. "Kevin Williams' proven leadership   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 2 -- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Baker Donelson attorneys Nancy Scott Degan and Linda A. Klein were recognized among the ABA Section of Litigation's "100 Women Who Inspire Us." Ms. Degan and Ms. Klein were among the honorees recognized at the 2019 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference held in Chicago on November 13 - 15. The conference was part of the ABA Litigation Section's year-long celebration   more

JACKSON, Tennessee, Dec. 4 -- U-Haul, a subsidiary of Amerco, issued the following news release: U-Haul Moving and Storage of Jackson at 173 Airways Blvd. has closed its hitch bay, ceased U-Box(R) operations, and limited its business hours. The changes were made on Nov. 30. The location, which has been serving Jackson customers since 1977, will continue operating as a U-Haul(R) moving and self-storage facility despite the stoppage of hitch installations and U-Box container rentals and storage.  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 26 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Two UT professors have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Fellows are named in recognition of scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. Annette Summers Engel and Christopher M. Fedo, both professors in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, will receive their AAAS rosette pin in a ceremony in February   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 3 [TNSmedicalresearch-JAMA Network Open journal] -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: A new study by researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the University of Iowa provides good news for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), or irregular heartbeat, who are at greater risk for stroke but cannot tolerate long-term anticoagulation therapy, the first-line treatment to prevent stroke. The study deter  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 4 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: Vicki Farnsworth, an experienced information technology leader with more than 25 years' experience in the higher education field, becomes vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, effective Jan. 9. Farnsworth comes to UTC from Purdue University in Indiana, where she has spent her career in a variety o  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * - Carvana plans to invest $25 million to establish vehicle inspection and reconditioning center * * * Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA), a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, plans to invest $25 million to establish a new vehicle inspection and reconditioning facility in Chesterfield County. Virginia successfully competed with   more