BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Receive State Approval to Build New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Clarksville Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, yesterday announced that the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission has approved their certificate of need application to build a new inpatie more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Chancellor inducted into the White Rose Society, honored with Lamplighter award * Chancellor Daniel Diermeier was inducted into the White Rose Society on Sunday, October 12, by alumni and Vanderbilt parents Justin and Mara Berman in the Zeppos Great Room. The society, which recognizes non-Jewish individuals who exemplify moral courage and a steadfast commitment to justice, is a national grassroots movemen more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 25 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * College of Nursing to become UTC's fifth academic college By Chuck Wasserstrom The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced today that the UT Board of Trustees has approved the elevation of the School of Nursing to the UTC College of Nursing--pending final approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission-- marking a significant academic milestone  more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * Digitizing United Hosiery Mills: UTC students help preserve Chattanooga industry By Peyton Schultz A new state grant is helping the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library's Special Collections make the story of United Hosiery Mills--a Chattanooga textile powerhouse for nearly a century--accessible to the public, with the assistance of student research. Special Collect more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * ETSU researchers secure major NIH funding By Jonathan Roberts East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine continues to make an impact as a leader of biomedical research in Appalachia, securing more than $4.9 million in new funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to address key health challenges. Among the half-dozen funded grants is research relating to addicti more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * Inspiration takes just three fingers for UTC professor, graduate student By Carter Graham Innovation requires inspiration, and for graduate student Chase Guttu and Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering and Computer Science, all they needed to do was look at their hands. Guttu is pursuing a master's degree in engineering manag more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Rollout of new portal streamlines access to Vanderbilt policies for faculty and staff * University Policies--policies that have a broad institutional impact--are now easier for faculty and staff to access than ever before. Through an initiative supported by a new University Policy Office in the Office of the General Counsel, the university has launched a policy portal that houses all approved University P more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tech nursing faculty lead $1.5 million initiative to expand sexual assault nurse examiner training in the Upper Cumberland Faculty in Tennessee Tech University's Whitson-Hester School of Nursing are using a nearly $1.5 million federal grant to train and certify sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs), expanding access to critical services for survivors in the region. Funded by the Hea more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 22 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech professor speaks at inaugural Kurdish Studies Forum in Kurdistan Tennessee Tech University political science professor Michael Gunter, one of the world's foremost experts on the Kurds, recently returned from a weeklong visit to the Kurdistan region of Iraq, where he was invited to speak at the inaugural Kurdish Studies Forum hosted by the American University of Iraq-Sul more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech's own Barry 'Butch' Wilmore to serve as parade grand marshal, be honored with walkway dedication during homecoming weekend When Tennessee Tech University's 2025 homecoming parade makes its way through the heart of campus on Saturday, Nov. 1, a renowned alumnus and hometown legend will be leading the procession. Two-time Tech graduate, university trustee and retired NAS more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech's Sherrie Cannon honored for saving colleague's life, shaping future business leaders When Sherrie Cannon stepped into action on what began as an ordinary workday this summer, her quick thinking and calm under pressure made all the difference. Cannon, associate director for professional development and an adjunct instructor in Tennessee Tech University's College of Bus more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner and Tennessee Oncology Celebrate Opening of Midtown Medical Office Building * Turner Construction Company and Tennessee Oncology celebrated the opening of the $105 million Midtown Medical Office Building, a five-story, 311,881-square-foot facility that will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for cancer care in Middle Tennessee. Turner provided comprehensive preconstruction and cons more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 24 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: * * * Board Approves Office Space Lease, Hears Updates on Student Union Upgrades The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's plans to lease additional office space for administrative units, part of the university's strategy to support growth and allocate space on campus for student-focused services. The board also approved moving forward with a proposal f more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Updated password standards for Vanderbilt accounts * To strengthen account security and protect university resources, Vanderbilt University has updated its password requirements. These standards apply both when setting your password during the initial account claim process and when prompted to change your password annually. This revised standard will take effect Oct. 27, 2025. What's changing: * Pass more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC academic librarian co-authors first comprehensive guide on creative technology spaces By Chuck Wasserstrom When Emily Thompson arrived at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2014, the world of academic libraries was already changing. Books and journals remained the foundation, but libraries across the country were exploring new ways to support students and faculty more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: * * * UTC researcher develops lightweight AI model for 3D image modeling By Chuck Wasserstrom University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Assistant Professor Zihao Wang is leading a research collaboration that has achieved a significant breakthrough in interpretable 3D image modeling. Wang, who joined the UTC Department of Computer Science and Engineering faculty in 2024, partne more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 23 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt welcomes ESPN College GameDay: What to know about parking on campus * This weekend, Vanderbilt University is hosting ESPN College GameDay for a live national broadcast from campus, with Wyatt Hall and the Peabody campus as the backdrop. It's an exciting opportunity to showcase Vanderbilt's people and places to a national audience, and it is the first time since 2008 that College GameDay has vis more PR