COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * 'The Voice' winner Jake Hoot returns to Tennessee Tech to help document Cookeville's music scene * Years before winning Season 17 of NBC's "The Voice," Tennessee Tech University alumnus Jake Hoot stepped onto a stage for the first time because of a class assignment. As a Tech student, Hoot asked Senior Instructor of English Andrew Smith whether he could write and perform a song instead of submitting a poem. Soon afterward, he was  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 12 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * A Legacy of the Heart: 'Cancer Care is All I Ever Wanted to Do,' Veteran Surgery Professor Says * Martin Fleming, MD, chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology in the College of Medicine at UT Health Sciences, remembers going door-to-door in Memphis as early as age 6 or 7 with his mother, a survivor of osteogenic carcinoma, to collect money for the American Cancer Society. His father, the late Irvin D. Fleming, MD, also a Mem more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU's College of Arts & Letters announces 2025-26 student and alumni awards * From left: Dakota Donahue, Aidan McKinney, Lily Goodowens, Buzz Hoon, Allie Pyka, Macy Short, Jennifer Plascencia. | Photo by Grayson Nicholson CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -Austin Peay State University's College of Arts & Letters (CoAL) has announced its 2025-2026 Student Leadership Award and Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, recognizing six outstanding students and six more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Ohio's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Ohio gaming authorities in KalshiEx LLC v. Schuler et al, which is  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 12 -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Battelle Education Wins National Award for Advancing Leadership in Early STEM Education Innovative K-2 program equips teachers and inspires students with real-world, nuclear energy concepts and workforce-connected learning from an early age. - Battelle Education today announced its K-2 Nuclear Energy Program has been named the "Overall STEM Education Solution of the Year" in the 2026 EdTech Break more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Investigates Kik for Child Exploitation and Sexual Abuse * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to MediaLab CEO Michael Heyward regarding a recent report by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation warning that one of its platforms, Kik, remains incredibly dangerous for children. In the letter, Senator Blackburn requested a prompt response to a detailed list of questions, including what m more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.59 per hour in the South to $54.61 in the Northeast in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation stood at $43.82 in the Midwest and $51.16 in the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Applauds TDOT Decision to Accelerate Repairs to Elvis Presley Boulevard * Urged the state to address long-delayed construction in April WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded the decision of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, announced Thursday, to expedite repairs to Elvis Presley Boulevard. He also thanked Daily Memphian columnist Geoff Calkins and state Senator Raumesh Akbari for calling attenti more PR

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Names PJM Among Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplaces PJM Ranked Second Among Energy and Utility Companies - PJM Interconnection announced today that it has been recognized as one of the top 100 adoption-friendly workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. PJM ranks second among energy and utility compa more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Day 3 of Convention: Gavel Passes to 146th TBA President Knight Griffin * Memphis attorney Charlotte Knight Griffin was sworn in today as the 146th president of the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA). The oath of office was administered by former Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Page during the TBA's Annual Lawyers Lunch. Knight Griffin began her career in private practice in Memphis after earning her law  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * FEMA Announces Additional $50M for Tennessee Recovery * The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on June 10 approved more than $50 million in funding to support 39 recovery projects in Tennessee communities affected by Tropical Storm Helene and past disasters. Notable recovery projects FEMA will fund include $20.2 million to Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for emergency protective measures and debris r more PR

HENDERSON, Tennessee, June 13 -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: * * * FHU Receives A+ Ratings for Preparing Future Elementary Reading Teachers Freed-Hardeman University's undergraduate and graduate elementary teacher preparation programs earned A+ ratings in a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), recognizing the university's commitment to preparing educators to teach reading using evidence-based practices. The report, "Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation," awarded A+ more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Foreman to Challenge Reeves in District 65 GOP Primary * Michelle Foreman is challenging state Rep. Lee Reeves, R-Franklin, for the Republican nomination in Tennessee House District 65, according to the Williamson Scene. Foreman said her top legislative priorities include increasing transparency in the state's school voucher program, despite unsuccessful efforts by both Republicans and Democrats to advance related more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 13 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pride Month backlash reveals coordinated Christian nationalist campaign The Freedom From Religion Foundation is castigating a coordinated effort that several conservative states have launched to undermine Pride Month. Governors in Florida, Indiana, Alabama and Utah, among other states, have, respectively, issued proclamations declaring June to be "Faith and Family Month," "Nuclear Family Month," "Strong Families Month" or "Fidelity  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Judge Allows Challenge to Religious Charter School Ban to Proceed * A federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee's ban on religious charter schools will move forward after U.S. District Judge Charles E. Atchley Jr. denied a motion by the Knox County Board of Education to dismiss the case, according to Chalkbeat Tennessee. The lawsuit was filed by Wilberforce Academy of Knoxville after the board requested assurance that more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Museum of African American Music Launches Black Music Month * Just in time for Juneteenth celebrations, the National Museum of African American Music has launched Black Music Month 2026, a monthlong celebration marking both Black Music Month and the museum's fifth anniversary. Held throughout June in downtown Nashville, the celebration features more than 15 events, including artist conversations, live podcast reco more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 12 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * OnlineMasters.com ranks multiple MTSU programs among nation's best for 2026 * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -OnlineMasters.com, an independent higher education research platform specializing in online graduate education, has recognized multiple programs at Middle Tennessee State University in its 2026 rankings. The university earned top distinctions across two online master's disciplines, reinforcing its leadership in academic quality, affordabilit more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TBA Office Closed Monday Following Annual Convention * The TBA will be closed on Monday following this week's Annual Convention. The office will reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m. CDT. Visit the TBA website for information on CLE or other TBA programs and for staff contact information. *** Original text here: https://www.tba.org/?pg=LawBlog&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=146729 more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 13 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Tempo by Hilton Expands Nashville Presence with New Midtown Opening * Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown is now open in Nashville's Midtown district, adding 161 rooms near Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Centennial Park and Music Row. * The hotel brings Tempo by Hilton's stylish, contemporary experience to active, ambitious travelers, with guest rooms, public spaces, wellness-focused amenities and food and beverage options design more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU alumna Sen. Thelma Harper honored with Clarksville Pike designation * NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Tennessee State University alumna and trailblazing Tennessee lawmaker Sen. Thelma Harper was remembered and celebrated June 6 as a portion of Clarksville Pike was officially renamed in her honor. Known for her advocacy, signature wide-brimmed hats, and commitment to breaking down barriers, Harper became the first Black woman elected to more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 12 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Names Jacquese 'Jai' Starling New Director of Research and Sponsored Programs * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) has named Jacquese "Jai" Starling as the new director of Research and Sponsored Programs. Starling brings more than a decade of experience in sponsored programs administration, federal grant compliance, and post-award financial strategy to UAPB. "Please join us in welcoming Jai to the UAPB family," says more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Jane Freedman, deputy CEO and chief health system officer of Vanderbilt Health, Nashville, Tennessee, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's fiscal year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule, urging revisions to hospital payment rates, withdrawal of proposed organ transplant cost-allocation changes, and modifications to several quality reporting and interoperability policies. In its commentary, Vanderbilt Health highlighted the more ST

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 12 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Webcast to Explore Practical Uses of AI in Legal Writing * Attorneys can learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) more effectively in legal writing during a webcast on June 24 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. The program will explore practical strategies for using AI to improve drafts, identify typos and ambiguity, test legal reasoning, monitor tone and streamline the editing process without sacrificing accuracy or p more PR