CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * After 15 years, APSU's Margaret Douglas leaves lasting legacy for Business Govs * Margaret Douglas, the director of the Student Success Center within Austin Peay State University's College of Business. | Photo by Sean McCully CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - After 15 years of significant contributions to Austin Peay State University's College of Business (CoB), Student Success Director Margaret Douglas is retiring from her alma mater this month. During  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * Farm Bureau Strongly Supports the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act America's farmers are facing a labor crisis. Continued agriculture workforce shortages threaten farmers' ability to grow the food families rely on. Many labor challenges are addressed in new legislation introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson. The Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 builds on recommendations of the bipartisan Agricul more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 1 -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Governor Sanders Names State Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Fidler to Lead Animal Health Division Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Dr. Andrew Fidler will serve as Animal Health Director and State Veterinarian within the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fidler has served as the State Veterinarian since October 2025. "Today's announcement by Governor Sanders reflects our efforts to professionali more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * BarBuzz Goes Live From the TBA Annual Convention * The latest episode of BarBuzz is out! In this special convention edition, recorded live at the TBA's Annual Convention in Knoxville earlier this month, Communications Coordinator Azya Thornton talks with newly installed President Charlotte Knight Griffin and Young Lawyers Division President Jennifer Sneed Perry, Executive Director Sheree Wright and Data and System more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn & Blumenthal Statement on House Passage of the KIDS Act * U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), authors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, released the following statement today after the House of Representatives approved stripped down legislation that weakens Senate-passed strong protections for kids online: "Instead of passing a federal standard that will protect America's children from Big  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Malin: Balancing AI, healthcare innovations and patient privacy * Altering genetic code is something any sci-fi loving kid has thought about: You can't have Spiderman or X-Men without genetic engineering. For Bradley Malin -Accenture Professor of Biomedical Informatics and professor of biostatistics, computer science, and electrical and computer engineering-these mutant superheroes, discovered in his dad's comic book shop, opened the do more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 30 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Chattanooga Native Dr. Benjamin C. Smith Named Chair of Emergency Medicine * The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine - Chattanooga has named Benjamin C. Smith, MD, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Smith steps into the role after serving as interim chair of the department since January 2025. Dr. Smith has played a key role in training future emergency physicians since the College of Med more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Agrees with Supreme Court Majority in Birthright Citizenship Case * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme today affirmed the long-held principle that children born in the United States are citizens. It also ruled in a major campaign finance case and barred transgender athletes from girls' sports. Congressman Cohen, a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, made the following statement: "The words of the Fourteenth Amendment are as  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces $25,000 Revolving Loan Funding to Fair Break Federal Credit Union * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Memphis-based Fair Break Federal Credit Union will receive a $25,000 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund technical assistance grant from the National Credit Union Administration. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: "This technical assistance grant from the Nationa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces Two National Science Foundation Grants to the University of Memphis * Supports research into pigmentation in birds and artificial intelligence in engineering WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive two National Science Foundation grants totaling nearly $950,000. The first grant, for $467,837, under the direction of Drs. Yufeng Zhang and Chidambaram Rama more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Convention CLE Programs to Replay This Month * As a part of its Christmas in July programming, TBA will highlight popular sessions from the 2026 Annual Convention. Watch for five webcast programs during the week of July 27. The lineup includes " Before You Buy the AI: A Practical Framework for Evaluating Your Firm's Technology " on July 27, focusing on evaluating legal technology investments; " Don't Outsource You more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces nominees for the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards * The 12 th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards will celebrate and honor athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry who use the power of sport to make a positive impact on society. This year's Sports Humanitarian Awards, hosted by SportsCenter studio anchor and analyst Christine Williamson, will take place on Tuesday, July 14, at Gotham Hal more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU's Dr. Jennifer Hitt earns AAN Fellow honor * The Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement (TCNA) at the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing is pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer Hitt has been selected to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Hitt serves as the executive director of the TCNA. Induction into the Academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader's career in which their accomplishments are more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S., reflecting changes to navigation infrastructure, air traffic requirements and obstacle assessments that affect instrument flight operations. The rule amends 14 CFR Part 97 by establishing, revising, suspending or removing instrument approach procedures and associated departure procedures at ai more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus. Faculty and Staff Briefs are produced monthly to more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 30, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Backs State Transgender Sports Bans: A 5-Step Plan for School Leaders and Athletic Organizations States can pass and enforce laws banning transgender high school and college athletes from participating on female sports teams, according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court. Today's decision will significantly change the public high school and collegiate sports landscape, prompting school leaders to immediately review c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte * Veteran Energy Regulatory Leader Strengthens Firm's Decades-Long Work in High-Stakes Power and Utility Matters CHARLOTTE - Lara Nichols, a former senior vice president at Duke Energy Corporation, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Energy Regulatory Practice Group as a partner in the firm's Charlotte office. Br more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Former Duke Energy SVP Lara Nichols Joins Troutman Pepper Locke as Partner in Charlotte Veteran Energy Regulatory Leader Strengthens Firm's Decades-Long Work in High-Stakes Power and Utility Matters - CHARLOTTE - Lara Nichols, a former senior vice president at Duke Energy Corporation, has joined Troutman Pepper Locke's nationally ranked Energy Regulatory Practice Group as a partner in the firm's Charlotte office. Bringing more than 30 years of indust more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, on the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court allowing states to protect sex-based categories in sports: * * * Carr Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling for Women's Sports "This is a major victory that will protect female athletes for generations to come, and we're proud to have partnered with our fellow attorneys general on both cases. Women's sports are for women only, and now the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed - upholding the legacy of Ti more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Hotels that Embody Americana Through Place Hit the open road and discover stays that reflect the heart, soul and scenery of the nation's national parks and heartland cities * Discover destination-inspired Hilton stays near iconic landscapes like Yellowstone's geothermal wonders, Moab's red rocks, the majestic Great Smoky Mountains and Chicago's towering skyline. * Experience historic towns and storied hotels that reflect regional heritage, more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members * IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank. Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as a visiting assistant clinical professor. Professor more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Lipscomb named a Best College by Money, receives four-star rating for second consecutive year Recognition highlights academic quality, affordability and student outcomes among top factors Kim Chaudoin Lipscomb University has once again been recognized for its exceptional value and student success with a four-star rating in Money magazine's 2026 Best Colleges ratings. Lipscomb is one of only 161 colleges and universities nationwide--and one of four in Tenne more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Longtime Tennessee Tech guitar instructor and Grand Ole Opry fixture Doc Stone to step down after 25 years of university service * Kerry "Doc" Stone, a veteran Nashville musician, longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry house band and adjunct faculty member at Tennessee Tech University, will step down after 25 years as the university's guitar instructor. Over a career that spans decades, Stone has performed alongside legendary artis more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Michael McClanahan named Orlando regional president for Pinnacle Financial Partners Experienced leader introduces Pinnacle brand to Orlando during Synovus merger transition - ORLANDO, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank earlier this year, named Michael McClanahan as Orlando regi more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, June 30 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU journalism professor recognized as 'champion' for Center for Community News, launches new course * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -An assistant professor in Middle Tennessee State University's School of Journalism and Strategic Media is among the 150 honorees named a "champion" for the Center for Community News, a nonpartisan nonprofit housed at the University of Vermont. Matthew Leimkuehler, alongside the other CCN faculty champions from thro more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 1 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU launches new master's in Mechatronics Systems Engineering to boost tech workforce Middle Tennessee State University has received approval to launch a new Master of Science in Mechatronics Systems Engineering, establishing a groundbreaking graduate program -the state's first-ever master's program in mechatronics -designed to prepare engineers for the future of advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, and intelligent systems. The i more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * One Year After the Trump Administration Abandoned Police Reform, New NYCLU and ACLU Report Finds Evidence of Continued Excessive Force * The report provides an update on the ACLU's Seven States Safety Campaign and presents preliminary findings on police misconduct and transparency in jurisdictions abandoned by the Department of Justice MOUNT VERNON - One year after the Trump administration abandoned federal police oversight a more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 1 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Premium by design: The all-new interior of the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas * Redesigned interior is completely reimagined and elevated with a more modern design and upscale materials * Real wood decor is featured, along with innovative ambient lighting and an available 15-inch infotainment screen * The all-new 2027 Atlas arrives in U.S. dealerships this fall - Volkswagen designers had a clear aim when they reimagined the interior for the 2027 Volk more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Questions Raised About Execution Training Protocol * Tennessee's lethal injection protocol, adopted in January 2025, eliminated a previous requirement that execution team members practice inserting IV lines during monthly mock executions, the Nashville Banner reports. This change now has drawn renewed scrutiny following the halted execution of death row inmate Tony Carruthers, whose execution was called off in May more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Massie Introduces House Resolution to Honor the Crew of the USS Liberty * Contact: massie.press@mail.house.gov Contact #: 202-225-3465 Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced legislation to honor the men of the USS Liberty. The Massie resolution recognizes the fallen members of the USS Liberty's crew by name and urges the President to declassify and publicly release all records related to Israel's unpr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * SCOTUS Upholds "Citizenship, then and now, was the right to have rights--to freely participate in our community." Advocates Vow to Advance Full Inclusion. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld birthright citizenship, ruling that all children born in the United States are citizens at birth, regardless of their parents' immigration status, under the Fourteen more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 1 (TNSxrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sedgwick publishes its third policyholder satisfaction survey on claims management Amid inflationary pressures, loss adjusting remains a key factor in claims satisfaction - PARIS - Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has released its 2026 policyholder satisfaction survey[1] on claims management, analyzing trends for individual and professional customers. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Colleagues in Launching Anti-Fraud Task Force Today, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) announced he is joining the newly launched Senate Anti-Fraud Task Force, led by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri), to combat fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs. The Anti-Fraud Task Force will identify vulnerabilities in existing systems and strengthen government accountability to ensure the proper ste more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, June 30 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * SouthState Bank Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina * The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina at Anderson University is proud to announce that SouthState Bank has joined the Institute as a Strategic Resource Partner, further strengthening the Institute's mission to equip and serve family-owned businesses across the Palmetto State. As a Strategic Resource P more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * State Supreme Court Names New Appellate Court Clerk * The Tennessee Supreme Court has named J. Scott Griswold as the new clerk of the appellate courts effective July 1. Griswold will succeed James M. Hivner, who did not seek reappointment after serving 12 years in the role. As clerk, Griswold will serve the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals and Court of Criminal Appeals and oversee staff in Jackson, Knoxville and Na more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from participating on female school sports teams, ruling that state bans in Idaho and West Virginia do not violate the Constitution, the Associated Press reports. In a 6-3 decision, the court also unanimously concluded that the laws do not violate Title IX, the more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Supreme Court Upholds State Law on Mail-In Ballots * The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states may continue counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day, rejecting a challenge brought by the Republican National Committee, Action News 5 reports. In a 5-4 decision, the court upheld a Mississippi law allowing election officials to count mail-in ballots received up to five days after Election Day, provid more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: * * * New Regulatory Boards Laws Benefit Tennessean Professionals, Consumers Starting July 1, 2026 New legislative measures taking effect July 1, 2026 reduce red tape, provide greater clarity, and expand opportunities for professionals who are licensed through the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance's (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards. Enforcing Tennessee's laws, TDCI's Division of Regulatory Boards licenses and regulat more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on June 30, 2026: * * * TNECD Announces New Round of Site Development Grants * $13M+ in funding awarded to 10 recipients * TNECD has distributed 220 Site Development Grants across Tennessee - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the latest recipients of Site Development Grant (SDG) funding. Ten grants, totaling more more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 1 -- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions issued the following news on June 30, 2026: * * * COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE JUNE 30, 2026 Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on June 29, 2026. Commissioner Gonzales said the rat more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Tuell named to Leadership Tennessee Class XIII * Dr. Dawn Tuell, chair of the Department of Pediatrics at East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine and a pediatrician with ETSU Health, has been selected for Leadership Tennessee's 2026-27 Signature Program Class XIII. Leadership Tennessee is a collective with a mission to foster non-partisan dialogue on issues of state importance. In its 13th Signature Program, 12 differ more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates 15 Virginia County as a Natural Disaster Area with 4 Contiguous Counties in North Carolina * North Carolina This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs in more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * UT Approves $1.9M Settlement With Former Professor * The University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees has approved a $1.9 million settlement with former University of Tennessee assistant professor Tamar Shirinian, ending a federal lawsuit over her firing for a social media post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Knox News reports. Under the agreement, Shirinian will not be reinstated. The settlement rem more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Trustees Approve Budget, Keeping In-State Tuition Steady * Tuition for in-state undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will remain the same this fall after the UT Board of Trustees approved the 2027 fiscal year budget at its annual meeting. The board also heard highlights from the past year in Knoxville, which included new records in enrollment and student retention, fundraising and research expenditures. "We are c more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Vanderbilt High School Students Explore Agricultural STEM Research at TSU * By Charlie Morrison NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Nearly 50 Davidson County high school students attending the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt during a year-long program visited Tennessee State University's Agricultural Research and Education Center on June 11 for a hands-on introduction to agricultural research, environmental science and STEM career op more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt mourns the death of economics professor Adugna Olani * The Vanderbilt community is mourning the death of Adugna Olani, senior lecturer in economics, who died June 15, 2026, at the age of 45. Olani was a revered professor and mentor who had been teaching at Vanderbilt since 2018. Olani was born in Arjo, Ethiopia, and worked as a researcher for the National Bank of Ethiopia early in his career. After earning a Ph.D. in economics from Q more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Williamson County Markers Honor Lynching Victims * The Williamson Remembers Committee unveiled two historical markers in downtown Franklin on June 20 honoring six African American victims of lynchings in Williamson County during the Reconstruction and Jim Crow eras. The markers also acknowledge the lynching of Jewish merchant, believed to be the first Jewish lynching victim in the United States, the Tennessean rep more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Makes History Taking First Place at National ASCE Competition * Western Kentucky University's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student chapter placed first overall at the 2026 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championship. WKU was among 25 teams that qualified for the national competition. The event took place at Fairmont State University in Fairmont, West Virginia, on June 25-27, 2026. This accomplishment was the first year WKU  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, June 30 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Zoe Naylor wins $3,000 Stelzer Stipend Award to kick off journalism career post-graduation * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (June 30, 2026) -Zoe Naylor, MA '26, has won the Richard J. Stelzer Starter Stipend Award, a $3,000 prize for an outstanding graduating master's student from the Missouri School of Journalism. Naylor is just the second recipient of the award, which was established last year with a gift from Sc more PR