NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * 20 years among the nation's Best Children's Hospitals, and still No. 1 in Tennessee * For the 20th consecutive year, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has been recognized among the nation's Best Children's Hospitals in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings, and once again earned the distinction as the No. 1 pediatric hospital in Tennessee. Monroe Carell has been recognized in the rankings every year since more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 15 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Contributes 12,000 Service Hours To Strengthen Communities * #Twenty-two college football student-athletes and honorary coach Kalani Sitake named to the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, including the first female honoree in program history. One FBS player will earn the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. Key Takeaways: * Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) named 22 c more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 15 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team contributes 12,000 service hours to strengthen communities * Key takeaways: * Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) named 22 college football players and one honorary coach to the 2026 Good Works Team, one of the sport's most prestigious honors for leadership in community service, academics and athletics. * This year's class con more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * A Temporary Reprieve for Hemp-THC Products... But what now? * On September 2, 2026, President Donald Trump signed a short-term government funding bill (H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027) that pushes back the scheduled federal restrictions on hemp-derived THC products from November 12 to December 11, 2026. Although this was welcome news for stakeholders in the multi-billion dollar national hemp- more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Advancing Food Safety from Farm to Table through UConn Extension * Food safety touches every stage of the agricultural system, from how food is grown and processed to how it reaches consumers' tables. At UConn Extension, this work is led by faculty who bridge science and practice, ensuring farmers, processors, and communities have access to the latest, research-based information. Among them is Dr. Indu Upadhyaya '15 Ph.D., associate Extension pro more PR

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * Ameresco and Memphis Light, Gas and Water Recognized with Tennessee Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award Citywide streetlight project recognized for modernizing critical public infrastructure and strengthening reliability for the City of Memphis FRAMINGHAM, MA, and MEMPHIS, TN, September 16, 2026 - Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy in more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] (TNSletter) -- The American Bankers Association issued the following letter with 79 co-signers to Senate leaders John Thune and Charles Schumer: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, D.C. 20510 - RE: Amend the Clarity Act to Preserve Local Lending Dear Majority Leader Thune and Minority Leader Sch more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSletter) -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 50 organizations to Reps. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, and Kim Schrier, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 14, 2026 The Honorable John Joyce, MD U.S. House of Representatives 2102 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD U.S. House of Representatives 407 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Kim more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis: * * * Better Markets' Work Addressing Climate Change in Finance Better Markets fights throughout the economic and financial rulemaking and policymaking processes for an economy that works for all Americans and a financial system that supports the productive economy, jobs, small businesses, community banks, and Main Street families, work more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Update * Update as of September 11 Our hearts remain with the four patients and families impacted by the recent medication error that occurred at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown. For generations, Ascension Saint Thomas has served Middle Tennessee with compassionate, high-quality care. We are determined to demonstrate that commitment with further transparency and accountabil more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Expands Equipment Finance Team with Addition of Nationally Recognized Attorney Ken Weinberg Experienced Asset-Based Financing Transactions Attorney Jennifer Howard Also Joins, Furthering Firm's Commercial Equipment Leasing and Finance Capabilities - Baker Donelson has expanded its Equipment Finance Team with the addition of Ken Weinberg, a nationally recognized attorney in the equipment leasing and finance industry. Mr. Wein more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Behind the Decision, Episode Three: How Do I Write a Law School Personal Statement? * What makes a personal statement memorable to a law school admissions committee? In Episode 3 of Behind the Decision, Dean of Admissions Cristina Gapasin Tortal and Admissions Director Erin Preston explain how Vanderbilt Law reads personal statements, what applicants should (and should not) include, and how to tell a compelling story without forcing it into a predictab more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 15 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts, Enhance American Travel, and Support Energy Affordability Sep 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor for 15 bills aimed at promoting the health and wellbeing of Americans ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces $884,991 in NIH Grants to St. Jude * #Funding will support machine learning, cancer research, and infectious disease training WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Coen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive four grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling $884,991. One grant of $263,328 is from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for training sta more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces Hernia Research Grant to UTHSC * WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) has received a $783,237 grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to conduct research on inhaled nitric oxide for congenital diaphragmatic hernia. These hernias affect 2 to 4 per 10,000 births in the U.S., amounting to roughly 1,500 children per year,  more PR

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa, Sept. 14 -- Cornell College issued the following news: * * * Cornell announces faculty promotions 14 September 2026 Three Cornell College faculty members were granted tenure and promoted to associate professor beginning this academic year. * Tyler George - Associate Professor of Statistics * Melanie King - Associate Professor of Mathematics * Alex McKenzie - Associate Professor of Art Receiving tenure means a committee of their peers and college leaders has thoroughly evaluated their teaching, research, and service  more PR

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Keith Harris To Be Inaugurated as President of Freed-Hardeman University * HENDERSON, Tenn. -(Sept. 15, 2026) -Freed-Hardeman University will open a new chapter in its 157-year history Thursday, Oct. 22, as Dr. Keith Harris takes his place as the university's 17th president. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and honored guests will gather at 10:30 am in Dryden Auditorium for the inauguration and investiture ceremony, celebrating the legacy that s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), was established pursuant to the enactment of the Public Works and Economic Development Act (PWEDA) of 1965 (42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.3121 et s more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Eric Brannon Leads TSU Men to Legacy Series Invite Title * By Ella Clark, TSU Athletics HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TSU News Service) - The Tennessee State men's cross-country team overcame a lengthy weather delay and an altered race format to claim the team title at the Legacy Series Invite Sept. 11 at John Hunt Park. The men's race was originally scheduled as an 8K, but inclement weather halted competition with approximately two miles remaining. After a  more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Estate gift from Dr. Bonnie Karrigan ('71) establishes endowed fund for languages and literature at APSU * The late Dr. Bonnie Karrigan, who served as an adjunct professor at APSU and taught English at Fort Campbell High School for over 40 years. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - A generous gift from the estate of the late Dr. Bonnie Karrigan ('71) has established the Bonnie Karrigan Memorial Endowed Fund of Excellence at Austin Peay St more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Experienced Litigator Kimberly Lopez Joins Baker Donelson's Financial Services Litigation & Compliance Group in Orlando Baker Donelson has added Kimberly Lopez as a shareholder in the Firm's Orlando office and a member of its Financial Services Litigation & Compliance Group. She joins the Firm with nearly two decades of experience representing financial institutions and businesses in complex litigation and regulatory matters. Ms. Lopez focus more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 15 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Students Take Center Stage at "The College Tour" Red-Carpet Premiere * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Florida A&M University students took center stage Friday evening as the university rolled out the red carpet at Lee Hall Auditorium to celebrate the premiere of its episode of "The College Tour," showcasing life on the Hill through the voices of Rattlers themselves. Students, faculty, staff, administra more PR

NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Sept. 15 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * From Eugene O'Neill to Sam Shepard: Rob Dowling's long road to 'Coyote' * By Julian Layne '25 In 2000, Rob Dowling walked into New York City's Circle in the Square Theater to see Sam Shepard's "True West." He had been interested in Shepard since he was a teenager, but the production, featuring John C. Reilly and Philip Seymour Hoffman alternating the roles of two estranged brothers, changed the way Dowling saw the playwright's work.  more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * From New York to Nashville: Journalists share stories of covering 9/11, its aftermath * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -A day before the milestone 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, three journalists recalled the historic day that changed American history as they spoke to a room full of Middle Tennessee State University students, faculty and staff, reflecting on that day, and the days, months and years after. Sept. 11, 2001, started like  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: * * * Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointments * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced two key judicial appointments to newly created positions in the 30th Judicial District, which serves Shelby County. The positions were established by the Tennessee General Assembly during the 2026 legislative session. "I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value the significant experience they w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger Applauds Final Passage of American Music Tourism Act * Washington, D.C. -Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. 195, the American Music Tourism Act of 2025, sending the bipartisan bill to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) led the House companion, H.R. 617, which passed the House in April 2025, while Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) led the Senate companion, S.195, which  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Harshbarger's Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act Passes U.S. House * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 9339, the Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act, legislation to direct the U.S. Secretary of Energy to assess how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies can strengthen the capacity, reliability, and efficiency of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * The Heritage Foundation Releases 2026 Election Integrity Scorecard WASHINGTON--The Heritage Foundation today released the 2026 Election Integrity Scorecard, which ranks states based on the strength of their election laws and safeguards. The scorecard compares the election laws of all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Election Integrity Scorecard, launched in 2021, ranks states based on more than 50 best practices over 15 dif more PR

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 16 -- Hitachi Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi, issued the following news release: * * * Hitachi deepens commitment to U.S. manufacturing with $528 million Mississippi transformer factory * Hitachi Energy's largest single investment in the U.S. to date brings American manufacturing expansion commitment to around $1.5 billion, with other major projects in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Tennessee. * New facility in Gallman, Mississippi, will be more than twice the size of Hitachi Energy's Crystal Springs plant, doubling produc more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Hope 100 years after Scopes: MTSU professor pushes trust-centered communication for science's most contentious conversations * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University biology professor and researcher Liz Barnes' mission to improve communication and trust between scientists and the larger community shows no signs of slowing, most recently with two published articles in a top scientific journal detailing her research-backed a more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Institute of American Civics Expands Constitution Day Programming Across Tennessee * Thousands of Tennessee students and educators will engage with the U.S. Constitution this fall through classroom resources, school programs, teacher training and public events led by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Institute of American Civics, housed in the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. The institute's Constitution Day programming ex more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * June Anderson Foundation awards scholarships to 4 nontraditional MTSU students * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -For four women at Middle Tennessee State University, the June S. Anderson Foundation's annual scholarships are providing a boost of encouragement to their lives -and their budgets -providing much-needed support as they pursue their degrees. "Our goal is to remove the financial barriers that often prevent talented, nontraditional students more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago - "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for the first time, photography surveys that capture an expansive and evocat more PR

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College to celebrate Constitution Day with student-led trivia event * Key Takeaways * Maryville College celebrates Constitution Day with a trivia event called 'Know Your Constitution' on Sept. 17. * The event, organized by the Phi Alpha Theta history honor society, encourages students to engage with the Constitution in an interactive way. * Participants can compete for prizes, receive pocket-sized copies of the Constitution, and learn about more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Sept. 14 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Music Education Student Finds Her Rhythm at Samford * As members of the Marching Bulldogs move across the practice field, a yellow Labrador retriever named Goose keeps pace nearby. Wearing protective gear during rehearsals and attentively watching his handler, Goose has quickly become a familiar face among band members. Some have even affectionately dubbed him the band's unofficial mascot. Goose is much more than a beloved companion. He is a highly more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Nashville Judge Receives 3 Awards at National Bar Association Convention * During the National Bar Association's (NBA) annual convention held in Nashville in June, Nashville General Sessions Court Judge Rachel Bell was honored with three awards. First, she received the Joe Hairston Award, one of the NBA's highest honors, which recognizes extraordinary service and leadership within the NBA and legal profession. B more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Celebrates Outstanding Contributions to Safety * INDIANAPOLIS - The National Safety Council celebrated the recipients of multiple safety awards during the NSC Awards Recognition at the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. The following awards were presented: Joseph M. Kaplan Safe Driver of the Year These professional drivers were recognized for their safe driving record, including miles and years without a preventable cr more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Sept. 15 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news: * * * OU student reshapes sculpture studios while reinventing herself * Allysia Scherer has reinvented herself more than once. At the University of Oklahoma, the former Navy hospital corpsman found her latest reinvention in sculpture, a medium she says gave her "permission to take up space." For the OU junior, that discovery was about more than choosing an artistic medium. After nearly a decade in the U.S. Navy, a medical retirement and a period spent tryin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-054-R26) on September 4, 2026, entitled "Processing of Election and Political Mail for the 2026 Primary Elections." Here are excerpts: * * * Background The U.S. Postal Service handles the processing, transportation, and delivery of Election and Political Mail across the country. It is committed to fulfilling its role in the electoral process when policymakers and voters choose to use the mail as part of their election system more PR

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 16 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release: * * * Quorum Health Unifies Enterprise, Financial, and Clinical Technology Platforms with Oracle Health system lays the foundation for AI-powered innovation to enhance clinician experience and deliver more connected patient care Austin, Texas--Sep 15, 2026 Quorum Health has selected Oracle to standardize its technology across clinical, operational, and financial functions, creating a connected foundation for AI- more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Renowned Vanderbilt Institute for Software Integrated Systems renamed 'ICONS' * After nearly three decades of research in complex software-enabled systems, Vanderbilt University's Institute for Software Integrated Systems is entering its next chapter with a new name: the Institute for Convergent Software Integrated Systems, or ICONS. Founded in 1998, the institute has remained focused on understanding, engineering and operating co more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Save the Date: The Power of Politeness * The TBA Young Lawyers Division in collaboration with the TBA Attorney Well Being Committee will host The Power of Politeness: Why Civility Matters in the Legal Profession on Dec. 3 at noon CST. Join a panel of respected legal professionals for a thoughtful discussion on how courtesy, respect and intentional communication can strengthen relationships with clients, opposing  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * SCOTUS Declines to Restore President's Mail-In Voting Plan * In a brief, unsigned order, the U.S. Supreme Court today declined to stay a district court injunction blocking the Trump administration's mail-in voting implementation plan for the 2026 midterms. The Hill reports that the court found the government unlikely to succeed on the merits of challenging U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani's preliminary injuncti more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Shelby County Jail Inmates File Class Action Lawsuit * Five inmates on Sept. 14 filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of the entire Shelby County Jail detainee population. The suit names the Shelby County government, County Mayor Mickell Lowery, Sheriff Anthony Buckner and the county commission as defendants, alleging Fourteenth and Eighth Amendment violations along with claims under the Americans with Disabilit more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news: * * * State of the University 2026: 140 years of momentum * x In her first State of the University address, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Lori Mann Bruce spoke to faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members about UTC's 140-year history, recent successes and the momentum that will drive the University forward. The address, held Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the University Center Auditorium, is a tradition tha more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 NASHVILLE--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 Sept more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * Former Clarksburg School PTO Officer Indicted for Theft September 15, 2026 An investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office has found that former Clarksburg School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) treasurer and vice president Rachel Sawyers misappropriated funds intended to support students and teachers at Clarksburg School. The investigation began after PTO officials identified and reported questionable purchases. In more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2026: * * * ArtiCast Jackson to Establish Tennessee Manufacturing Presence with Expansion to Madison County September 15, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and ArtiCast Jackson officials announced today the company will establish a Tennessee presence through an expansion to Madison County. The c more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Sullivan County Lawyer Suspended * The Tennessee Supreme Court on Sept. 14 suspended Sullivan County lawyer Benjamin Seth Adams from the practice of law for one year, with 90 days to be served on active suspension and the remainder on probation. Conditions of probation include employing a practice monitor, incurring no new complaints of misconduct during the disciplinary period and attending the Board of Profess more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 (TNSida) -- The Tennessee Medical Association issued the following news: * * * TMA Urges Passage of the Patients First Act By Jonathan Kirkland - DB 9/14/2026 The Tennessee Medical Association (TMA) signed onto a letter on Monday with the American Medical Association (AMA) and fellow state medical societies expressing support for H.R. 9693, the "Patients First Act." This bipartisan legislation would reform the Medicare physician payment system into one that is stable, predictable, and takes into account the i more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech receives nearly $180,000 grant to strengthen state's educator workforce through apprenticeships * Tennessee Tech University has been awarded a $178,634 grant through the State of Tennessee's Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program (RTAP), creating nine funded apprenticeship positions designed to help address teacher shortages while expanding pathways to educator licensure. The funding will support four bachelor's  more PR

ATHENS, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Tennessee Wesleyan University posted the following news: * * * Tennessee Wesleyan University Generates $220 Million in Economic Activity and Supports * A new economic impact study from the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) reveals the impact of Tennessee Wesleyan University extends far beyond its campus. According to The Economic Impact of TICUA Institutions, prepared by Regional Economic Consulting Group (REC), TWU generated $220 million in total economic activity, supported more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Strong Push for U.S. Space Academy to Come to Alabama * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Representative Dale Strong (R-AL-05) and the entire Alabama delegation in sending a letter to the commission charged with building the U.S. Space Academy, highlighting why Huntsville is the best possible location for it. The letter outlines the Tennessee Valley's legacy and commitment to U.S. space superiority. On more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 16 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release: * * * University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies Joins ETS's Futurenav Pilot In collaboration with and support from Amazon Web Services, Futurenav will serve students seeking ways to advance their prospects in an AI-driven workforce, increasing their competitiveness - PRINCETON, N.J. and KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - (September 15, 2026) -- ETS and the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) at the Uni more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 15 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * UT College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies Partners with ETS and AWS to Help Students Design Careers for a Future Still Taking Shape * The University of Tennessee College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) has joined ETS's Futurenav pilot program, bringing a data-informed career design platform to students preparing for careers that may not exist yet. Futurenav is ETS's career exploration and assessment platform. It is  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Matt Van Epps, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Van Epps and McCollum Introduce Bipartisan Critical Materials Future Act September 15, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Matt Van Epps (R-TN) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced the Critical Materials Future Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation would establish a pilot program at the Department of Energy to financially support domestic critical material processing projects. "Relying on foreign sources for our cri more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt leaders and researchers help roll out latest international measure of student achievement * New results of a prominent international assessment of student learning were released on September 8 with Vanderbilt University leaders and faculty experts assisting in their rollout. Vanderbilt teamed with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 16 -- Vanderbilt University Peabody College issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt leaders and researchers help roll out latest international measure of student achievement Sep 15, 2026 New results of a prominent international assessment of student learning were released on September 8 with Vanderbilt University leaders and faculty experts assisting in their rollout. Vanderbilt teamed with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of E more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Sept. 15 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 15 through Saturday, October 3. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, September 15 9 a.m.: ORCA Seminar Series. Registration is required. The Commons at Helm Library, room 3002 and 3008 more PR

WHEELING, West Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Wheeling University posted the following news: * * * Wheeling University Student Mallory Bozovich Finding Success on Stage * WHEELING, W. Va., September 15 - After years of writing songs and performing on stage, Wheeling University Junior Mallory Bozovich is receiving regional and national recognition. Nationally, she has been nominated for two awards that honor independent music artists. And, closer to home, Bozovich will open for a pop artist performing in Pittsburgh in October. The Business and Com more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The White House sent to the Senate the nominations of 41 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations Sent to the Senate Nominations & Appointments September 14, 2026 NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Samuel D. Adkisson, of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Philip Axt, of North Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of North Dakota. Daniel Lewis Ballou, of Kentucky, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern D more PR