WASHINGTON, April 6 [Category: Medical] -- Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical Association, said at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tennessee, that stronger collaboration among physicians, pharmacists, public health leaders, and policymakers is essential to address the ongoing substance use and overdose epidemic. Mukkamala noted that although opioid-related overdose deaths have declined, the crisis continues to impact millions of families and requires continued inves more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 6 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Acclaimed author to headline ETSU literary festival * Award-winning author Ron Rash will headline ETSU's Spring Literary Festival, bringing nationally recognized writers to Johnson City for a free public event. When the New York Times calls you "one of the great American authors at work today," people listen. East Tennessee State University is bringing one such author - Ron Rash - to Johnson City. The New York Times bestselling author  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 6 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Kathleen DelGiorno to deliver Kairos Lecture on Thursday, April 23 * Kathleen DelGiorno, assistant professor of cell and developmental biology at the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, will deliver an upcoming Kairos Lecture on Thursday, April 23, at 3:00 p.m. in 1220 Medical Research Building III. The title of her talk is "Glycans as Markers and Mediators of Pancreatic Cancer Progression." A reception will follow the le more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Hagerty, DesJarlais Work to Ensure Tennessee Veterans Maintain Continuity of Care Following McMinnville VA Clinic Closure * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) as well as U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Under Secretary for Health John Bartrum regarding the transition of services at the VA clinic in McMi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces $2.4 Million in NIH Research Grants to St. Jude * MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced four grants totaling $2,436,508 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for work at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. One, for $865,360, is from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for allergy immunology and transplantation research under the direction of Dr. Thirumala-Devi Kannega more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 6 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Defeating Brain Myths in the Courtroom: From Nonsense to Neuroscience * Professor Judith Edersheim delivered the 2026 Weaver Program Distinguished Lecture on the intersection of neuroscience and law, titled. Dr. Edersheim is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and founding co-director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Law, Brain and Behavior, where she is an attending psychiatrist. She holds a J.D. and an M.D. fr more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 6, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * ETLAW to Host Annual Supreme Court Luncheon in May The East Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women (ETLAW) will host its annual Tennessee Supreme Court Luncheon on May 6 beginning at 11:15 a.m. EDT at the Hilton Knoxville, 501 West Church Ave., in downtown Knoxville. The event will feature lunch and programming, during which members of the Tennessee judiciary will be recognized. In addition, Tenness more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 6, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * FTC Warns State Lawmakers Against Ending Hospital Monopoly The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned Tennessee state lawmakers that ending Ballad Health's state-approved hospital monopoly without immediate competition could raise health care costs. The legislation in question would end Ballad's Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) agreement in 2028, lifting restrictions on the 20-hospital  more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Gevo licenses catalyst technologies for jet fuel production * Gevo, an advanced biofuels company based in Colorado, has licensed two patented catalyst technologies from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for use in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). "This partnership will streamline the transition of ORNL's catalyst technologies from lab scale to pil more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 6, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * House OKs Removal of Officials Who Leak Immigration Enforcement Info The state House of Representatives on March 26 passed a bill that would make it a felony for state or local officials to disclose "confidential" immigration enforcement information, sending the measure to Gov. Bill Lee's desk, the Tennessean reports. HB2506/SB1464, sponsored by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, and Lt. Gov more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-551) on the Airmen Certificate Accessibility Act (H.R. 2247). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 16, 2026. The House passed the bill on March 24, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 2247, as amended, is to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the use of physical or digital more ST

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-564) on the American Water Stewardship Act (H.R. 6422). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on March 20, 2026. The House passed the bill on March 24, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 6422, as amended, is to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize certain EPA geographic programs, more ST

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-22) on April 6, 2026, entitled "2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures". * * * 2026 Calendar Year Resident Population Figures This notice advises State and local housing credit agencies that allocate low-income housing tax credits under Sec. 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, and States and other issuers of tax-exempt private activity bonds under Sec. 141, of the population figures to use in calculating: (1) the 2026 calendar year population-based more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced has determined that the establishment of a domestic industry is not materially retarded by imports of active anode material from China despite findings that the products were subsidized and sold at less than fair value. The proceedings began on Dec. 18, 2024, following petitions from Anovion Technologies, Sanborn, New York; Syrah Technologies LLC, Vidalia, Louisiana; NOVONIX Anode Materials LLC, Chattanooga, Tennessee; Epsilon Advanced Materials, Leland, North Carolina more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 6, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Support Rural, Low-Income Hospitals U.S Rep. David Kustoff and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting rural and low-income area hospitals by adjusting the Medicare Area Wage Index, which affects payments based on local and national labor market wages, the Commercial Appeal reports in a round-up of recent news. The bill, cospo more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, April 7 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: * * * MTSU graduate student advances to regionals in Presidential AI Challenge with classroom-focused tool By Karli Sutton Ashlee Barnes, an alumna and current graduate student in Middle Tennessee State University's College of Education, is earning recognition for her work combining teaching and technology. Barnes, who is also part of MTSU's LEADS program, recently advanced to the regional level of the Presidential AI Challenge after her team w more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 6, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * Nashville Mayor Names Crime Prevention Director Mayor Freddie O'Connell on Friday announced the appointment of Stephanie Bradley as director of crime prevention and violence reduction for his office, according to the Nashville Banner newsletter. Bradley previously held multiple roles at Penn State University's Evidence-based Prevention and Intervention Support Center and later founded a consulting fi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on April 6, 2026, by Azya Thornton: * * * NBA Group to Host Nashville Fundraiser Ahead of Annual Conference The Judicial Council of the National Bar Association (NBA) will host a reception and fundraiser on April 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. CDT at the law offices of Baker Donelson to support several events planned for the NBA's annual conference, which will take place July 25 through Aug. 1 in Nashville. NBA Judicial Council Chair Justice Freddre more PR

WASHINGTON, April 6 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission released a final environmental statement regarding a proposal to build a small modular reactor at the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Roane County, Tennessee. This document serves as a key component of the federal review for a construction permit requested by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Knoxville. NRC produced the supplemental environmental impact statement to evaluate the effects of building a GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor. TVA intends to use the facility, designate more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, April 6 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Green Industry Field Day Set for June 11 * Early bird discount available until May 1 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -Nursery and landscape businesses provide undeniable aesthetics to our daily lives and an estimated total $245.2 million economic contribution to the state's economy. To stay up-to-date with management and production practices, landscape managers and nursery industry professionals are encouraged to set a more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 6 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech's English faculty examine AI's impact on writing * As artificial intelligence transforms how people write, research and communicate worldwide, faculty in the English department at Tennessee Tech University are not avoiding the technology. Instead, they are bringing AI into the classroom and challenging students to examine its implications for writing, language and the role of the human voice. "I think it is importan more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, April 6 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum University names experienced administrator, promotes assistant dean to key academic leadership posts * GREENEVILLE - A former provost and vice president of academic affairs with nearly 40 years of administrative and teaching experience in higher education has been named an assistant vice president and a dean at Tusculum University. Dr. Amiel Jarstfer Dr. Amiel Jarstfer has joined the Tusculum family as associate vice president for academic i more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt engineers identify new pathway that may influence breast cancer recurrence following radiation treatment While radiation therapy is an effective tool to destroy cancer cells, new research from Vanderbilt researchers suggests that in an aggressive form of breast cancer, it may also trigger a protective cellular response that may explain why our current therapies fail some patients. In a study led by Marjan Rafat,  more PR