GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * "Edgar Allan Poe and Other Haunted Stories in the Woods" is back with more excellent plays to entertain audiences * GREENEVILLE - Scary, well-crafted storylines performed by excellent student and adult actors will enrich the lives of attendees during the annual "Edgar Allan Poe and Other Haunted Stories in the Woods" at Tusculum University. The event, which has become a staple of the Halloween season, will be held Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24,  more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * A Century of Growth: 100 Years of Dental Hygiene Education at UT Health Sciences * Established in 1926, the Dental Hygiene Program at what is now the UT Health Sciences College of Dentistry graduated its first class of just four students in 1928. Nearly a century later, the Class of 2026 added 24 graduates to a legacy that has grown to more than 2,300 dental hygiene professionals. As the program marks its 100th anniversary this more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 17 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Court to Protect Children Online in Character.AI Bankruptcy Filing (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Mississippi is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. -- the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The filing puts potential purchasers of Character.AI's te more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 17 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that Delaware has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * AG Praises Sex Trafficking Conviction by Supreme Court * Tennessee Attorney General (AG) Jonathan Skrmetti praised the Tennessee Supreme Court's unanimous decision affirming the commercial sex trafficking conviction of Anthony Cornelius Baylis. In 2021, Baylis interacted with an undercover agent from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Human Trafficking Unit. He responded to an advertisement and texted with the  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * American Music Tourism Act Signed Into Law * President Donald Trump has signed the American Music Tourism Act, establishing a federal framework to promote travel tied to music landmarks, concerts, festivals and venues. Introduced by Tennessee Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, Action News 5 reports that the law directs the Department of Commerce's assistant secretary to develo more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * APSU engineering physics student tackles plastic pollution at University of Pittsburgh * Keira Scott, an APSU engineering physics major, completed a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program this summer at the University of Pittsburgh. | Contributed photo CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Keira Scott, an Austin Peay State University engineering physics major with a minor in mathematics, spent her summer at the  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy October 15, 2026 Notice of States' Interest and Reservation of Rights - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that New Jersey is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: Attorney General Jackley Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI bankruptcy Oct. 15, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined a bi-partisan group of Attorneys General in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing Emphasizes Protections for Virginia Consumers After Engaging in a Yearslong Investigation - RICHMOND, Va. - Attorney General Jay Jones announced that Virginia is joining a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. The more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Blind woodworker to present "The Creative Life of George Wurtzel" at Tusculum University * GREENEVILLE - Community members are invited to hear a fascinating firsthand account of blind woodworker George Wurtzel's work and life, which has been featured in multiple media, during his upcoming appearance at Tusculum University. The artist, who resides in Greene County, will present "The Creative Life of George Wurtzel" Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in Behan Ar more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Board Approves Building Name, New Student Housing * The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approved plans from UT Knoxville to name its new student success building the Compton Center for Student Success in recognition of a commitment from John and Cindy Compton. The board also approved a new residence hall to be built through a public-private partnership, a new degree program, and an honorary degree for alumna and student success advocate  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * BPR Issues 2026 Annual Report * The Board of Professional Responsibility (BPR) recently released it 2026 Annual Report, which covers the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The report highlights the 12 members of the board -- nine lawyers and three non-attorneys -- a staff directory, the number of active attorneys by judicial district and the list of disciplinary district committee members. It also includes  more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Ceremony honors Jeff and Lisa Idell with the naming of female Discipleship Living-Learning House after the couple * GREENEVILLE - Celebrating their Christian leadership and example to others, Tusculum University has dedicated the female house of the Discipleship Living-Learning Center after community members Jeff and Lisa Idell. Tusculum held a ceremony Friday, Oct. 16, during Homecoming that highlighted the couple's Christian walk. This latest recogniti more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Cities Divided by Flock Safety Surveillance Cameras * Flock cameras are dividing Tennessee towns. In Murfreesboro, WPLN reports, the city extended its contract with the surveillance company for two years despite an online petition opposing the cameras. Opponents argue the technology raises privacy concerns and threatens Fourth Amendment rights. Murfreesboro Police Chief Michael Bowen said the department has consid more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2026 * The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from July 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline. Jeffrey M. Anderson Jeffrey M. Anderson, The Principle of Party Presentation, 70 B more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Democrats Vow to Continue Probe of Kirkland's Pro Bono Deal * A trio of Democratic lawmakers plan to continue an investigation into Kirkland & Ellis' pro bono deal with the Trump administration last year, Bloomberg Law reports. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Adam Schiff of California said Thursday the firm is stonewalling their oversight efforts, failing to produce an more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Fall Color Report: Highest peaks fade as color moves down * Fall color is on the move across the Southern Appalachians. The highest peaks have largely passed peak, but elevations just below them are entering some of their best color of the season, according to East Tennessee State University experts. "Elevations above 4,000 feet have pretty much passed peak at this point," said Travis Watson, ETSU campus arborist. "The 3,000- to 4,000-foot more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Federal Prosecutors Announce National Tax Fraud Action * More than 30 U.S. attorneys recently joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division in bringing enforcement actions against alleged fraudsters across the country. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Tennessee, the sweep included the arrest of Brentwood resident Thomas William Jones, who since ha more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Finishing the Race: Iconic coach's legacy continues to impact MTSU far beyond the track * The family of the legendary Dean Hayes, who helped integrating the University, adds to his legacy with a major donation by Bill Lewis, Drew Ruble, and Randy Weiler The family of legendary MTSU track and field coach Dean A. Hayes recently established a permanent scholarship to honor the philosophy of their iconic patriarch and the nine original Blue  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Judge Rules That MSCS Takeover Can Proceed * U.S. District Court Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw ruled today that the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) takeover can proceed, the Daily Memphian reports. The ruling comes two days after Oversight Board Chair Billy Orgel filed a sworn statement that the board was "ready, willing and able" to perform its duties. About a week ago, Crenshaw said he wanted to ensure the take more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * Keep public radio strong: Support WETS-FM * East Tennessee State University's public radio station, WETS-FM 89.5, will hold its fall fund drive Oct. 19-24, inviting listeners to support public radio as the station works to offset the loss of nearly $100,000 in annual federal funding. Phone lines will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Listeners can call (888) 895-9387 (WETS) to make a con more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * LAET Pro Bono Nights in Chattanooga, Knoxville * Legal Aid of East Tennessee (LAET) will hold its annual Pro Bono Night in Chattanooga on Oct. 29 and in Knoxville on Nov. 12. The first event, hosted in partnership with Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, will take place from 6-8 p.m. EDT at the Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall, 890 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga 37402. Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Kyle Hixson will be t more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Lawmakers Question Prison Capacity, Staffing * As Tennessee's tougher sentencing rules begin keeping some people in prison longer, lawmakers are asking whether the state has enough beds and correctional officers to keep up, WZTV reports. During a recent Senate Corrections Subcommittee hearing, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) said its felony population is increasing. Chief of Staff Elizabeth Foy said  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Losing Bidder Challenges State's Toll Lane Contract * 24 Choice Lanes Partners consortium, a losing bidder on the state's $9.2 billion "Choice Lanes" project on Interstate 24, has filed suit in Davidson County Chancery Court challenging the bidding process. According to Axios Nashville, the consortium alleges the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) let winning team DriveTN renegotiate key financial terms more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service selects Jenn O'Neill as site manager of Amache National Historic Site October 16, 2026 GRANADA, Colo. -- The National Park Service is pleased to announce the selection of Jenn O'Neill as the new site manager of Amache National Historic Site. O'Neill has worked for the National Park Service for more than a decade, most recently serving for five years as the Partnerships Program Manager at Grand Can more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Christian Brothers University posted the following news: * * * Opinion: 'Memphis needs more pathways to opportunity. CBU is one of them.' * Read Brandon's opinion piece in The Daily Memphian linked here or shown below. By Ronald L. Brandon, The Daily Memphian Guest Columnist Nearly 30 years ago, I came to Christian Brothers University looking for an opportunity. I was 25 years old and working full time. I attended college somewhat hit and miss over the years, and I knew that without a degree, I was going to more PR

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * Paul Haught to be interim provost * Paul Haught, the University's vice provost for faculty, graduate and professional education, will become UD's interim provost, effective Nov. 1, while Darlene Weaver begins her transition to UD president July 1. "Paul is a talented, experienced academic leader who is committed to our mission. He has earned the trust of partners across the academic enterprise," Weaver said. "I will remain the executive vice president for ac more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Rep. Pearson, Community Activists Sue City Council * State Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, and five other plaintiffs are suing the City of Memphis and Memphis City Council Chair Jana Swearengen-Washington over the decision to ban them from the next two council meetings. The Daily Memphian reports that the council took the action after the group participated in a protest over its decision to delay a vote on a da more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Report: Tennessee to Resume Use of Voter Verification Tool * Tennessee plans to resume using the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) tool to screen voter registration rolls after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling blocking its use, News Channel 5 reports. The tool compares voter records with federal data to identify potential noncitizens, but its accuracy has been ques more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 17 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised Heartland Dental in its Affiliation with Foundation Dental Partners October 16, 2026 Ropes & Gray represented Heartland Dental in its affiliation with Foundation Dental Partners, a doctor-focused dental support organization with 33 supported practices across Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Kentucky. The transaction closed on Oct. 2. Heartland Dental is the nation's largest DSO, providing non-clinical administrative su more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 15 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Stanton First Amendment Clinic Files Lawsuit, Seeks Temporary Restraining Order to Protect Free Speech and Preserve Public Meeting Access in Memphis * The Stanton Foundation First Amendment Clinic at Vanderbilt Law filed suit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee on behalf of six Memphis, Tennessee community members challenging the Memphis City Council's Speech Restriction Policy as unconstitutional. The Plaintiffs are more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * Suspicious Package to State Elections Office Intercepted * A "suspicious package" addressed to the Tennessee Division of Elections was intercepted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) as part of a broader investigation into mailings sent nationwide, the Nashville Post reports. Secretary of State Tre Hargett confirmed the package never reached its destination. The FBI, working with USPIS, said some letters more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * TBA Animal Law Forum a Success * The recent TBA Animal Law Forum was a success, with sold-out attendance. This annual favorite provides an opportunity to learn updates on trends and advancements in the practice area while allowing participants to network and enjoy the fun and activities the Nashville Zoo offers. Attendees learned from animal welfare advocates, Tennessee officials, veterinarians, zoo staff, nonprof more PR

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Tennessee Technological University posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee Tech graduate student continues 13-year tradition of tackling cancer through Football for the Cure * When Tennessee Tech University graduate student and Golden Eagle cornerback Jameson Wharton was 10 years old, he responded to the loss of his beloved aunt to ovarian cancer with an idea scribbled on a paper plate. Thirteen years later, that idea has grown into a Sumner County tradition. Wharton will host the 13th annual F more PR

ATHENS, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Tennessee Wesleyan University posted the following news: * * * Tennessee Wesleyan University Names Jake Berry as Vice President and Director of Athletics * Tennessee Wesleyan University President Dr. Tyler Forrest announced today the appointment of Jacob "Jake" Berry as the university's new Vice President and Director of Athletics. Berry, an accomplished athletics administrator with extensive experience in strategic growth and student-athlete development, will lead TWU's 21-sport intercollegiate athletics depar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Touts $54 Billion South Korea Investment in Alaska LNG * President Trump announced South Korea's commitment to $200 billion of energy investment in the United States, to include a natural gas plant in Texas, eight nuclear plants across four states, and an LNG project in Alaska that would construct an 807-mile gas pipeline from Alaska's North Slope to a liquefaction plant in Southern Alaska that would also provide needed g more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum senior art and design students holding capstone exhibitions of their work; Johnson City student goes first * GREENEVILLE - Tusculum University seniors who are pursuing degrees in art and design will showcase their talent and skills obtained during their studies during exhibitions on campus this semester. The students will present 16 pieces in the Clem Allison Gallery that represent the breadth of studio art they have created as Tusculum students more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 16 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT Celebrates Naming of Compton Center for Student Success; Marks Construction Milestone * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will name its new student success building the Compton Center for Student Success, in recognition of a commitment from John and Cindy Compton. The UT Board of Trustees approved the naming on Friday, Oct. 16, the same day university leaders celebrated the building's dry-in milestone, marking the completion of its exterio more PR

MARTIN, Tennessee, Oct. 17 -- The University of Tennessee Martin campus issued the following news: * * * UT Martin announces 2026 Alumni Award winners October 16, 2026 Five University of Tennessee at Martin alumni will be recognized for their professional achievements, leadership and service to the university during the 2026 Homecoming celebration. The awards will be presented at the Chancellor's Homecoming Brunch and Alumni Awards Program at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, in the Paul Meek Library on the UT Martin campus. Attendance at the bru more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * UT-Battelle announces lead gift of $2.5 million to Oak Ridge Schools Innovation Center On Wednesday, Oct. 14, ORNL leadership and Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation, or ORPSEF, announced a "transformational lead gift" of $2.5 million from UT-Battelle in support of the Oak Ridge Schools Innovation Center. The investment represents a major milestone in bringing the ambitious educational initiative t more PR