NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Among Nashville's artifacts, School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt students unearth community, history * By Jennifer Kiilerich Teenagers in the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt (SSMV), staff with the Vanderbilt University Museum of Art (VUMA) and Nashville Metro Historical Commission archaeologists recently joined forces in a unique collaboration. Beginning in January 2025 with support fr more PR

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: * * * Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation to Build New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Clarksville Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, announced plans to build a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital on the Ascension Saint Thomas Clarksville Health Campus, pending state approval. The planned 40-bed facility marks the thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Silver Spring, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) expressing strong support for the proposal to list the Barrens darter as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization, which focuses on wildlife conservation, praised the agency's efforts in addressing the challenges faced by this vulnerable species that is predominantly found in Tennessee's Coll more ST

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Belmont University issued the following news: * * * Fall 2025 semester classes begin for 8,975 new Bruins Belmont welcomes a near-record number of students for the Fall 2025 semester. The total student enrollment reached 8,975 students on the first day of classes, a 9.4 percent increase since 2020, and a 2 percent increase over last year. The private, Christian institution in the heart of Nashville, Tenn. attracts applicants worldwide for its competitive und more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Applauds USDA for Blocking Tax Dollars for Solar Panels on Prime Farmland and Investing in Tennessee's Rural Communities * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) decision to cut off funding for solar panels on productive farmland and stop allowing solar panels manufactured by f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Joins Colleagues in Introducing Framework to Combat Foreign Online Piracy, Protect American Copyright Holders * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) in introducing a discussion draft of the bipartisan Block Bad Electronic Art and Recording Distributors (Block BEARD) Act that w more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Peters, Moolenaar, Krishnamoorthi Urge ICAO to Oppose Chinese Communist Party's Attempt to Undermine Taiwan's Role in Global Aviation * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and U.S. Representatives John Moolenaar (R-Mich.) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), who serve as Chairman and Ranking Member on the House Select Committee on China more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate enters next phase with official launch * Building on last year's announcement of its creation through Discovery Vanderbilt, the university has officially launched the Vanderbilt Center for Sustainability, Energy and Climate to advance research and partnerships. "This is a landmark moment for Vanderbilt University as we officially launch a center dedicated to more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Class of 2029 makes Vanderbilt their home away from home at Move-In * Chancellor Daniel Diermeier joins student volunteers helping the Class of 2029 move into their rooms on The Ingram Commons during Move-In Day 2025. (Vanderbilt University) There's no better way to start a new chapter at Vanderbilt than with the enthusiastic Commodore hospitality at Move-In. New and transfer students received lots of h more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Presses VA Secretary Collins on Workforce Losses * MEMPHIS, TN - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Douglas Collins expressing extreme concern over widespread departures of mission-critical VA employees, including nurses, physicians and benefits examiners. He requested detailed data on staff losses across the six VA  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman David Kustoff Statement on Hatachi Energy Investment in Crockett County * Congressman David Kustoff released the following statement regarding Hitachi Energy's $106 million investment in Alamo, Tennessee: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- " This historic $100 million investment in Crockett County demonstrates Hitachi Energy's transformational commitment to our community and the future of American more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Council of State Governments issued the following news: * * * CSG South Policy Analysts Present on Felony Murder Statutes to Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee * For more information, contact Erin Twomey, policy analyst | etwomey@csg.org On Aug. 14, 2025, CSG South Senior Policy Analyst Cody Allen and Policy Analyst Erin Twomey presented to the Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee during its summer study on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA, state and local partners complete cleanup of American Nuclear Corp. Superfund Site * CLINTON, Tennessee (August 19, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and Anderson County, announced the completion of a $10.7 million cleanup at the American Nuclear Corp. Superfund Site. The former radioa more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU's bluegrass program earns national music honor By O.J. Early The nation's largest and oldest bluegrass degree program just got official recognition to match its reputation. The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) has awarded accreditation to East Tennessee State University's Bachelor of Arts in bluegrass, old-time and roots music. The program becomes one of only a handful na more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Everything you need to know about health and well-being support at Vanderbilt * Are you searching for health and well-being resources for yourself or another Vanderbilt student? Vanderbilt staff are ready to provide you with support and care. Below are some of the health and well-being resources available through the Student Care Network.* Student Care Coordination Student Care Coordination can be y more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Les Encres LLC from Center for Devices and Radiological Health: * * * Recipient: Stacey R. Reynolds, CEO, Les Encres LLC, 149 Kelsey Ln Ste 200 B, Lenoir City, TN 37772, United States, sreynolds@lesencres.com Issuing Office: Center for Devices and Radiological Health, United States WARNING LETTER CMS 709263 Dear Ms. Reynolds: During an inspection of y more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Football opener celebrates One Night, One City, One Vanderbilt with complimentary tickets for faculty, staff and students * Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students are eligible to receive complimentary tickets for the football team's season opener against Charleston Southern at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, celebrating the exciting next chapter for head coach Clark Lea's Commodores and a community that live more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee issued the following news release: * * * Former Nashville Auto Dealer Convicted on Federal Fraud Charges A federal jury convicted Mark Janbakhsh, 49, of Brentwood, Tennessee, of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, Bank Fraud, Making False Statements to a Bank, Bankruptcy Fraud, and Making a False Statement Under Oath announced Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee Ro more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Founders Walk embraces new Vanderbilt students; emphasizes community, common purpose and collaboration * Standing at the 21st Street bridge, before it was their moment to cross, members of each house on Vanderbilt's Ingram Commons took a moment to pause and listen to a prerecorded message. Founders Walk 2025 (Vanderbilt University) Photo: {credit} "Good evening! Welcome to the start of your journey more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee posted the following news release: * * * George Herman Ruth Indicted For Mail Fraud And Using Names Of Hundreds Of Deceased And Retired Professional Baseball Players On August 12, 2025, a federal grand jury returned a ninety-one-count indictment against George Herman Ruth, 69, of Morristown, for mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, fraudulent use of Social Security numbers, money launderin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Tennessee Valley Authority issued the following news release: * * * Google, Kairos Power, TVA Collaborate to Meet America's Growing Energy Needs Google and Kairos Power to deploy first advanced nuclear plant in the Tennessee Valley under orderbook agreement. * KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Google, Kairos Power, and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced on August 18 a new collaboration to help meet America's growing energy demand and bolster the country's leadership  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger, Murphy Lead GOP Doctors Caucus in Demanding Overhaul of "Woke" Preventive Services Task Force Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, Pharm.D. (R-TN), along with GOP Doctors Caucus co-chair Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), led a coalition of Republican physicians and medical professionals in Congress in calling for a complete overhaul of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPS more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Improving Financial Stress: Causes, Signs and Solutions * Stress is a part of life. And one stressor that's front and center for many of us right now is money. Money provides access to necessities and opportunities, but it's also a common source of anxiety. With a few key tips, you can learn to manage financial stress and have a healthier relationship with money that promotes financial stability and suppo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Labor Leaders, Environmental Groups Oppose TVA Privatization * KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Today, labor leaders from unions and labor groups, along with Appalachian Voices, Sierra Club, and other environmental organizations, voiced unified opposition to reported efforts to privatize the Tennessee Valley Authority, our nation's largest public utility. At a TVA board listening session, more than 4 more PR

BOONE, North Carolina, Aug. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Labor unions, allies to address Tennessee Valley Authority board on Wednesday against TVA privatization * August 18, 2025 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (276) 289-1018, dan@appvoices.org KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- This Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 2-4 p.m., labor leaders from the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers and the Engineering Asso more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Last of Eight Individuals Sentenced for Scheme to Defraud Over $17M in COVID-19 Relief Funds * Frederick Smith, 56, of Cordova, Tennessee, was sentenced yesterday for his role in an eight-defendant scheme to defraud COVID-19 disaster relief programs (including the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of over $17 million. All eight defendants previou more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Heatstroke Concerns Among High School Football Players * A warning to parents and coaches as high school football practice gets underway. According to the National Institute of Health, exertional heat stroke is the leading cause of sudden death in high school football players. Experts believe football players are more vulnerable because of the heavy equipment they wear. Just last month more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * Memphis Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Scheme to Defraud Federal COVID-19 Relief Program A Memphis woman was recently sentenced to federal prison in connection with her scheme to defraud the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) "Emergency Cash Assistance" program which was administered by the State of Tenn more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * Midkine protein plays a preventive role against Alzheimer's disease * Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital demonstrated for the first time that the protein midkine plays a preventative role against Alzheimer's disease. Midkine is known to accumulate in Alzheimer's disease patients. Now, researchers have connected it with amyloid beta, a protein  more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Neutron research helps find ways to boost oil recovery * Research using neutrons at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor is helping scientists better understand how to extract oil from unconventional reservoirs, serving to reinforce America's energy independence. Dina Hegazy, a Colorado School of Mines researcher, is using neutrons at  more PR

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * New York, Tennessee Cadets to Lead National Advisory Council Cadets from the New York and Tennessee wings are the new heads of the National Cadet Advisory Council. Cadet Lt. Col. Ben McGarvey of the New York Wing's Rochester Composite Squadron will serve as the council's chair. He's the New York Wing's public affairs officer, the Rochester squadron's cadet commander, and the Finger more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Respecting and supporting religious observances at Vanderbilt * As the new academic year begins, many around campus are finding a rhythm for balancing classes, campus activities and community life. For many, this season also holds meaningful moments of faith and tradition. In the weeks and months ahead, many religious and spiritual communities at Vanderbilt will observe significant holy days. To help th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces Major Investment in Tennessee's Rural Communities * (Lebanon, TN, August 18, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced nearly $89 million in Congressionally directed investments for 13 rural development projects in communities across the State of Tennessee. These projects, coordinated by USDA Rural Development (RD), will promote strong p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Blocks Taxpayer Dollars for Solar Panels on Prime Farmland * (Lebanon, TN, August 19, 2025) - Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Senator Marsha Blackburn, Senator Bill Hagerty, Representative John Rose, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, announced USDA will no longer fund taxp more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- EFI Global, a subsidiary of Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sedgwick expands EFI Global capabilities to Spain Mara Redaelli to lead fire forensics expansion * MADRID - EFI Global, a market leader in forensic engineering, fire investigations, and environmental consulting and wholly owned subsidiary of Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, announces t more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 22 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * Sedgwick's 2025 Loss Adjusting Insights Report reveals key trends shaping property claims Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, today announced the launch of its first annual Loss Adjusting Insights Report. This first-of-its-kind report offers a comprehensive analysis of the most pressing trends more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 21 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee American Water Invests Over $5 Million in Lookout Valley River Crossing to Enhance System Reliability * Chattanooga, TN (August 21, 2025) - Tennessee American Water is investing over $5 million in a critical infrastructure project that will install 7,200 feet of 16-inch pipe to enhance water system reliability and service in the Lookout Valley more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech associate professor lands $2.5 million NIH grant to improve knee replacement technology More than 1 million Americans will undergo total knee arthroplasty, better known as knee replacement surgery, each year. A faculty member at Tennessee Tech University is on a mission to improve those surgical outcomes through advances in knee replacement technology - now with the hel more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 19 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Titans' Jeffery Simmons says shove of Cam Ward was flared tempers, blown out of proportion * NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons defended shoving the Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward at the end of practice Monday and accused outsiders of blowing up tempers flaring at a hot training camp practice. The No. 1 overall draft pick, wearing a r more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Tennessee Valley Authority issued the following news release: * * * TVA's Powerful Partnerships Drive U.S. Energy Innovation and Economic Growth Release Summary * TVA is a national leader in delivering reliable, low-cost energy - a cornerstone of America's energy security and economic strength. * Through strategic partnerships, TVA is driving innovation, meeting rising energy demands, supporting economic development, and maintaining some of the lowest power rates  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Archaeology and the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture have completed a review of human remains and artifacts. This process, conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, involves materials found in Carter County, Tennessee. The review has established a cultural link between the discovered items and five Native Americ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Archaeology and the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture are preparing to return cultural artifacts to the Cherokee and Muscogee Nations. This action is being taken under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Two collections of funerary items have been requested for return. One collection is comprised of shell pieces more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Beef and Forage Systems and PLF Technologies in Focus in September Learn More about Farming for the Future September 23 and 24 * SPRING HILL, Tenn. - Beef cattle producers and those interested in the industry, as well as those interested in poultry production, are welcome to visit the University of Tennessee Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center on S more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * UT Celebrates Opening of New Residence Halls Leadership from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, gathered with community partners on Aug. 18 to dedicate the new Poplar and Beacon residence halls. Poplar and Beacon are key components of the university's strategic plan for enrollment growth and will help meet the needs of students who are seeking to live on campus throughout their studies. Student more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 23 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Extension Releases Grain Marketing Contract Video Series New Educational Resources Support Tennessee Grain Producers * Navigating the complexities of grain marketing is a critical part of farm profitability and risk management. Understanding marketing contracts and how they can be used to manage price risk is essential for corn, soybean and wheat producers in T more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Soybean Disease and Insect Field Day Scheduled for September 9 Learn Management Strategies for Row Crop Pests and Pathogens * MILAN, Tenn. - Row crop producers are invited to learn the latest disease and insect management strategies at the annual Soybean Disease and Insect Field Day. Hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), this free  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC junior Vinny Nguyen awarded Boren Scholarship to study in Vietnam By Chuck Wasserstrom For the second consecutive year, a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga student has been named a recipient of the highly competitive David L. Boren Scholarship, an award designed to strengthen critical language skills and advance U.S. national security interests. Vinny Nguyen, a junior more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC School Psychology prepares to kick off the Rural Assessment Intervention Library By Bethany Cothran As the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga welcomes the class of 2029, the Department of School Psychology is ready to introduce the Rural Assessment Intervention Library (RAIL) System for school districts across the state to use to help children get the services they need more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt begins search for next dean of Arts and Science, names committee * Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs C. Cybele Raver has launched a global search for the next dean of the Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Science, who will begin their appointment in the 2026-27 academic year. Raver has tasked a committee with vetting candidates for the role. Since its founding in 1873,  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth delivers unforgettable learning experience to Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholars * By Jennifer Kiilerich This July 6 - 23, rising high school seniors in the Cooke Young Scholars Program immersed themselves in life and learning at Vanderbilt University. During the initiative's annual Senior Summit, 57 students stayed on campus, studied in advanced courses and parti more PR