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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee Newsletter for 2026-08-22 ( 21 items )  
Americans for Tax Reform President Norquist Appears on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to Discuss Ending Inflation Tax on Capital Gains (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news: * * * Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Transcript: Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of people who have houses, the more than sixty percent of  more PR

As retirement nears, MTSU's McPhee reflects on tenure 'focused on purpose, not just growth' (10)
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * As retirement nears, MTSU's McPhee reflects on tenure 'focused on purpose, not just growth' * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -A reflective Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney A. McPhee praised the steadfast support of his late wife and the teamwork of his many talented colleagues to move the institution forward in delivering his 26th and final State of the University Address at the traditional Fall Faculty Meeting held Thursday, Aug. 2 more PR

Athletics' All-Sports Camp offers an unforgettable week of Christ-centered competition (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Athletics' All-Sports Camp offers an unforgettable week of Christ-centered competition * Lipscomb student-athletes served as camp coaches and role models throughout the week for local children in the 658 Club. Each summer Lipscomb Athletics' Spiritual Formation offers student-athletes a unique opportunity to intern with Project 658 Nashville, a nonprofit supporting at-risk families, particularly within the city's international and refugee communities.  more PR

Belmont University Selected for Inaugural Academic Nursing Innovation Fellows Program (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Belmont University Selected for Inaugural Academic Nursing Innovation Fellows Program * The Gordan E. Inman College of Nursing joins nine other institutions in a two-year initiative to reshape how nursing schools train the next generation NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 20, 2026) -Belmont University's Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing has been selected to join the inaugural class of the Academic Nursing Innovation Fellows (ANI Fellows) program, a collaborative in more PR

Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End Federal Funding for Harmful Gender Transition Research on Minors (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End Federal Funding for Harmful Gender Transition Research on Minors * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and several of their Senate colleagues recently introduced the Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act to prohibit the use of federal funds for any research or publication promoting gender transitions for minors. The legisl more PR

DOE's Marla Morales talks with ANS's Craig Piercy (10)
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 19 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * DOE's Marla Morales talks with ANS's Craig Piercy * A recent American Nuclear Society webinar featured an extended one-on-one conversation between ANS CEO Craig Piercy and Marla Morales, the acting deputy assistant secretary for spent fuel and high-level waste disposition at the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy. The two discussed the future of the fuel cycle in the United States, especially as it relates to th more PR

ETSU presents Distinguished Faculty Awards (10)
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU presents Distinguished Faculty Awards * At East Tennessee State University's annual Faculty Convocation, three faculty members were recognized with the university's 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, research and service. The Distinguished Faculty Awards are the highest honors bestowed upon ETSU faculty. Each honoree receives a one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass piece and a $7,500 honorarium provided by the ETSU more PR

Group of States, Civil Rights and Education Organizations Urge Supreme Court to Hear Special Education Petition (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * Group of States, Civil Rights and Education Organizations Urge Supreme Court to Hear Special Education Petition WASHINGTON-- Yesterday, a broad coalition of amici--including a 14-state coalition led by South Carolina and West Virginia, ExcelinEd, the Alliance Defending Freedom, and the New Civil Liberties Alliance--filed briefs at the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to grant a petition askingwhether the government can withh more PR

Holland & Knight Advises River Associates on Acquisition of Diamond Wipes (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises River Associates on Acquisition of Diamond Wipes * CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (August 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented River Associates Investments L.P., a longstanding lower middle market private equity firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in its acquisition of Diamond Wipes, Inc. a contract manufacturer of disposable wet wipes and liquid-fill personal care products. The transaction closed o more PR

Michael Matheny: AI to improve human-centered healthcare for patients, practitioners (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Michael Matheny: AI to improve human-centered healthcare for patients, practitioners * Physicians today have access to more patient information and more types of medical devices than ever before, especially with rapidly evolving artificial intelligence in healthcare. Dr. Michael Matheny, professor of medicine and of biomedical informatics and biostatics, is passionate about combining these evolving technologies with a human touch. He's helping cl more PR

MTSU's College of Liberal Arts receives national grant to strengthen character education (10)
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU's College of Liberal Arts receives national grant to strengthen character education * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's College of Liberal Arts has received a $47,399 capacity-building grant from the Educating Character Initiative, a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The grant will support "The True Blue Character Blueprint: Building Character Education at MTSU," a  more PR

Pinnacle among Best Places to Work in the Triangle six years in a row (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle among Best Places to Work in the Triangle six years in a row * RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 21, 2026 - For the sixth year in a row, Pinnacle Financial Partners has been named a Best Place to Work in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The Triangle Business Journal announced the ranking at a more PR

Save the dates: Faculty Senate and Fall Faculty Assembly (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Save the dates: Faculty Senate and Fall Faculty Assembly * The 2026-27 academic year begins with two important faculty events: the first Faculty Senate meeting of the year on Thursday, Aug. 27, and the Fall Faculty Assembly on Thursday, Sept. 3. Faculty Senate Meeting - Aug. 27 New Faculty Senate Chair Jason Harris, principal senior lecturer of classical and Mediterranean studies, will lead the first Senate meeting of the year, with Chancellor  more PR

Secular Groups Seek Records From Tenn. School Districts About 10 Commandments Plans (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 22 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * Secular groups seek records from Tenn. school districts about 10 Commandments plans Leading secular groups have requested from five Tennessee school districts all public records related to their recently announced plans to display the Ten Commandments in schools. The Freedom From Religion Foundation, the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, ACLU and Americans United for Separation of Church and State have as more PR

Susan G. Komen: Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer (10)
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * The Finish Line Is a World Where No One Dies of Breast Cancer Susan G. Komen(R) Nationwide Fall Event Season Unites Communities to Fund Research, Improve Access to High-Quality Care and Save Lives; Andy Grammer to Headline Second Annual Party in Pink Gala on October 14th - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's l more PR

Tenn. Comptroller of the Treasury: Maury County Employee Indicted After Clocking In Before Arriving at Work (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Maury County Employee Indicted After Clocking In Before Arriving at Work An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has resulted in the indictment of Kim Davis, an employee of the Maury County Clerk and Master's Office, after investigators determined she received at least $2,075.95 for time she did not work. The investigation began after Maury County officials identified and reported questionable time reporting. I more PR

Tennessee Medical Association: No Surprises Act - A Win for Physicians and a Reminder of Why Organized Medicine Matters (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * The No Surprises Act: A Win for Physicians and a Reminder of Why Organized Medicine Matters By Jonathan Kirkland - DB Physicians received some very good news this week. On Aug. 11, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit delivered a significant victory in organized medicine's fight over implementation of the federal No Surprises Act (NSA). The court ruled that health insurers cannot use "ghost rates" (contracte more PR

The Untold Story of... Bella Zaccardi (10)
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 21 -- Siena College posted the following news: * * * The Untold Story of... Bella Zaccardi * 1. I grew up in Greenwood Lake, NY, and our house was right on the lake! I think I took it for granted when I was little, and now I love any chance I have to visit my parents and spend some time on the water. 2. I've had the opportunity to experience 21 National Parks and counting! My parents were incredibly brave to bring my two sisters and me on two cross-country camping trips growing up. And when I say "camping," I  more PR

Transformative Fieldwork Experiences Prepare Students for the Future of Healthcare (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Belmont University posted the following news: * * * Transformative Fieldwork Experiences Prepare Students for the Future of Healthcare * PT, OTD and MSOT students turn nontraditional field placements into foundations for professional practice Every summer, Belmont's physical therapy and occupational therapy students complete domestic and international field placements that operate differently than traditionally structured experiences. From a prosthetics rotation in rural Ecuador to full caseloads in a high- more PR

UTC Convocation 2026 welcomes new Mocs (10)
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * UTC Convocation 2026 welcomes new Mocs * On Friday, Aug. 21, hundreds of first-time University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students were loudly welcomed and celebrated at McKenzie Arena. The annual Convocation brought together new freshmen, transfer students and graduate students for an energetic introduction to UTC featuring performances by the Marching Mocs, Ladies of Gold and Spirit Squad. Convocation emcee Terrence Banks, more PR

White House: $2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * $2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University. First Lady Melania Trump drew attention to America's next generation during today's Rose Garden ceremony: more PR