CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Austin Peay State University's College of STEM and the Center of Excellence for Field Biology have taken a step towards reducing the number of birds that die from colliding with windows. They have installed a special mesh window treatment on two sets of windows at Sundquist Science Complex, hoping to help mitigate bird deaths. Dr. Stefan Woltmann, interim director of the Center of Excellence fo  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 21 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 20, 2023: * * * The law firm of Baker Donelson has received the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Litigation's 2023 John Minor Wisdom Public Service and Professionalism Award. This prestigious national award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the quality of justice in legal communities, ensuring that the legal system is open and available to all. Baker Donelso  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 21 -- FedEx issued the following news release on April 20, 2023: Just over two years after announcing its global target of achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040, FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is hard at work to deliver on that goal--thanks in part to local efforts spearheaded by FedEx Express Canada. In 2020, FedEx Express Canada made its first move to electrify its pickup and delivery fleet with the launch of an electric cargo bike (e-bike) pilot in Toronto. Fast-for  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 21 (TNSpp) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: John Ashcroft, a former United States attorney general, is coming to Johnson City. He will be the keynote speaker at East Tennessee State University's Pre-Law Society and Pi Sigma Alpha end-of-year banquet. "It is a true honor to include a keynote address from former United States Attorney General, the Honorable John Ashcroft. We are excited to share our beautiful campus and community wit  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Kimryn Rathmell, MD, PhD, MMHC, chair of the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is one of four Vanderbilt University faculty members elected this year to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. The others are: * Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons, MFA, Cornelius Vanderbilt Endowed Chair of Fine Arts, and co-creator of the Engine for Art, Democracy, and Justice. *   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 18 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Transportation Modernization Act, historic legislation that will create a new strategy and invest $3.3 billion to accommodate Tennessee's record growth, address traffic congestion and meet transportation needs across rural and urban communities. The bill received bipartisan legislative support and was backed by dozens of organizations across the state. "As families an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and 6K Energy officials announced today the company will invest in a full-scale PlusCAM(TM) battery material manufacturing plant in Jackson, Tennessee. 6K Energy will invest $166 million in the plant for construction and equipment, expanding to $250 million in future pha  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on April 18, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Kordsa, Inc. officials announced today the company will invest $50 million to expand manufacturing operations at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, facility. Through this project, Kordsa, Inc. will create 200 new jobs and expand its capacity to convert it  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 19 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news: Members of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC) join the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) in their support of Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson. The two African American Tennessee lawmakers were expelled from their chambers after participating in a gun reform rally on the Tennessee House floor earlier this month. "While Reps. Jones and Pearson were eventually reinstated, we sh  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 (TNSres) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Master's student chosen for American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy program * * * This past fall, Keisha Munson, a master's student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, became the first Lipscomb student to be accepted into the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP). The MFP is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, April 15 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) is set to become a member of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) beginning the 2023-24 school year. Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) Executive Vice President for Administration Jody Goins announced that the TSSAA Board of Control approved the request submitted by JFWA. The school will compete in Division II basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tenn  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, April 20 (TNSpro) -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) will launch a STEAMM Institute featuring faculty and professional staff of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs teaching students science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and medicine. The program will involve grades PreK-12 beginning the 2023-2024 academic year, according to LMU Executive Vice President for A  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 (TNSawa) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * DeAndrea Witherspoon Nash was honored in March for her 'ability to inspire others through her leadership and servanthood.' * * * Dr. DeAndrea Witherspoon Nash, director of Lipscomb's Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, assistant professor and lead faculty for the addictions specialization, received the Partner of Hope Award from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 18 (TNSres) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Haley Lewis, senior molecular biology major, came to Lipscomb with a specific path she wanted to follow: research. * * * Inspired as a child by her grandmother's battle with multiple myeloma, Haley Lewis, of Nashville, entered college knowing she wanted to pursue disease research, so she immediately began looking for opportunities. She learned about the College of Pharmacy's Summer Research Progr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 18 (TNSres) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * Nutrition major and professor team up to discover how much sodium and spice is used in meals for seniors nationwide. * * * As a senior nutrition and dietetics major Tessa Vander Kamp, is focused on her journey to become a registered dietitian. She found that conducting her own research project was a great way to prepare for the next step, she said. Through an independent research study with Dr. T  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 18 (TNSres) -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * More than 300 graduate and undergraduate students from an array of departments and majors showcased their creativity and knowledge at the academic conference. * * * The Lipscomb campus was filled with activity Thursday, April 13, for the university's annual, daylong Student Scholars Symposium. Classmates, faculty mentors, board members, staff and administrators attended forums throughout campus in  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, April 18 (TNSres) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: Elizabeth Robinson, assistant professor of music in the South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts, has released her debut album. "Aviary" was released by Aerocade Music in late March 2023. Flutist and educator Elizabeth Robinson is an active soloist, orchestral and chamber performer. Originally from rural Tennessee, she nurtured her music career by creating many of her own perfo  more

SHEPHERDSTOWN, West Virginia, April 19 (TNSfund) -- Shepherd University issued the following news: Six senior nursing students and one professor represented Shepherd University's Student Nurse Association (SUSNA) at the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) annual conference on April 12-16 in Nashville, Tennessee. At the event, the School of Nursing was awarded one of two 3M Littman Leadership Grants and a supply of Littman stethoscopes by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses As  more

PALATKA, Florida, April 18 (TNSper) -- St. Johns River State College issued the following news release: St. Johns River State College has named long-time faculty member Emily Schafer Dean of Florida School of the Arts. Schafer will transition from her current position, professor of Costume Design and Technology, where she designed costumes for 50 shows at Florida School of the Arts and numerous other programs in Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida. She has 17 years of experience in  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 18 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on April 17, 2023: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that as a result of the recent ruling issued by the three-judge court in The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County v Lee case, the legislative cap on the size of metropolitan government councils and commissions will not take effect in Davidson County until the 2027 election. In its opinion, th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on April 18, 2023: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined 20 other state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court of the United States to reject the FDA's attempt to push a national mail-order abortion regime in violation of federal law, of state laws, and of the Court's Dobbs opinion. "Tennesseans have chosen, through the democratic process of  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 19 (TNSper) -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Jamie Brooks as chancellor for the 7th Judicial District to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Chancellor Nichole Cantrell, effective immediately. "Jamie is a highly qualified attorney who will bring significant legal experience to the 7th Judicial District," said Gov. Lee. "I appreciate his leadership and am confident he will serve Tennesseans with   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on April 19, 2023: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called on the Tennessee General Assembly to pass legislation for a new 'Order of Protection' law before the end of the legislative session to strengthen the safety and preserve the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. This bill, which was drafted with input from legislative leadership, the Governor's office and relevant departments, will improve Tennes  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session to pass legislation that will strengthen public safety and preserve constitutional rights. Gov. Lee will release additional details and issue an official call in the coming days. "After much input from members of the General Assembly and discussions with legislative leadership, we have de  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order establishing procedural schedule (Docket No. 23-00019) on April 18, 2023: * * * In Re: Petition of Kingsport Power Company dba AEP Appalachian Power For October, 2021 Through December, 2022 Annual Recovery Under the Targeted Reliability Plan and Major Storm Rider ("TRP&MS"), Alternative Rate Mechanisms Approved in Docket No. 17-00032 ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE This matter is befor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order establishing procedural schedule (Docket No. 23-00018) on April 18, 2023: * * * In Re: Petition of Tennessee-American Water Company Regarding Changes to the Qualified Infrastructure Investment Program Rider, the Economic Development Investment Rider, and the Safety and Environmental Compliance Rider and in Support of the Calculation of the 2023 Capital Recovery Riders Reconciliation ORDER ESTA  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting petition to intervene (Docket No. 23-00019) on April 18, 2023: * * * In Re: Petition of Kingsport Power Company dba AEP Appalachian Power For October, 2021 Through December, 2022 Annual Recovery Under the Targeted Reliability Plan and Major Storm Rider ("TRP&MS"), Alternative Rate Mechanisms Approved in Docket No. 17-00032 ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO INTERVENE FILED BY CONSUMER ADVOCAT  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting petition to intervene (Docket No. 23-00018) on April 18, 2023: * * * In Re: Tennessee-American Water Company Petition in Support of the Calculation of the 2023 Capital Recovery Riders Reconciliation ORDER GRANTING THE PETITION TO INTERVENE FILED BY THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE This matter is before the Hearing Officer of the Tennessee Public Utility Commission ("Commission" or "TPUC") to co  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 22 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 23-00020) on April 21, 2023: * * * In Re: Limestone Water Utility Operating Company, LLC's Notice Of Extension Of Service To Contiguous Territory To Serve The Wilson, Garrett, Bilbrey And Killen Parcels Pursuant To Tennessee Public Utility Commission Rule 1220-04-01-.13 INITIAL ORDER ACKNOWLEDGING QUALIFICATION TO SERVE CONTIGUOUS TERRITORY This matter is before the Hearing Office  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 21 (TNSfund) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis will receive $5.488 million earmarked for campus safety and security upgrades this fiscal year after Gov. Bill Lee's recommendation passed the State of Tennessee Legislature Wednesday at the State Capitol. "We are extremely grateful to Gov. Bill Lee and the State of Tennessee Legislature for the approval of our ask of $5.488 million in order to help the University of  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 21 (TNSper) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Chattanooga has named Paul M. Schwartzberg, DO, MBA, FAAP, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Designated Institutional Official (DIO), effective May 1, 2023. In his new role, Dr. Schwartzberg will work in collaboration with the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) to oversee all 23 Graduate M  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 20 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Sarah Ferguson, MPH, RDN, LDN, has taken on the role of program director for Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Dietetic Internship Program, housed in the Center for Programs in Allied Health, effective April 7. Former program director, Dianne Killebrew, MEd, RDN, LDN, has retired after 25 years of service to the program. "Dianne has been an incredible mentor to me throughout my time   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Chronic pain often involves more than one part of the body. For example, migraine headache may occur with fibromyalgia (pain throughout the body) or chronic low back pain. These chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) are thought to result from the "polygenic" interaction of multiple gene variants, and are associated with central sensitization, the development of hypersensitivity to   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) has recognized James O'Neill, MD, professor of Surgery, emeritus, and former chair of the Section of Surgical Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, by naming a new global research scholarship in his honor. The James A. O'Neill Jr. Global Pediatric Surgery Scholarship was established by the APSA to support pediatric surgeons pr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: A common feature associated with an overactive bladder is elevated anxiety. While this link has been demonstrated in animal studies, no human studies have been conducted to evaluate the link between hypersensitivity symptoms in women with overactive bladder and anxiety. W. Stuart Reynolds, MD, MPH, and colleagues assessed 120 women with overactive bladder for associations between anxiety   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers have published the first comprehensive analysis of RNA editing -- a form of RNA modification -- for the oncogenic Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). KSHV causes Kaposi's sarcoma, a cancer that develops from cells that line blood vessels and often appears on the skin, and it also causes primary effusion lymphoma, an aggressive c  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 21 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Cecelia Theobald, MD, MPH, associate professor of Medicine and executive vice chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Medicine, has been appointed as Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Chief of Staff for Corporate Clinical Affairs and Senior Vice President for Clinical Affairs. Theobald's appointment is effective July 1. Theobald will assume a number of responsibilities held b  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 18 (TNSper) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * W. Patton Hahn has been named the managing shareholder of Baker Donelson's Birmingham office. * * * Mr. Hahn assumes the role from Jenna M. Bedsole, who was recently named by AutoZone to serve as its general counsel and secretary. Baker Donelson's Chair and CEO Timothy M. Lupinacci said, "We are excited about the recent firmwide successes and building on our BakerVision 2028 strateg  more