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State Tipoffs Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday July 16, 2023 ( 41 items )  

Carson-Newman College: New Program Offers Gift of Hope, Redemption for Morgan County Inmates
JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSpro) -- Carson-Newman College issued the following news: Carson-Newman University will soon be offering inmates at the Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX) the opportunity to pursue a college degree. "We truly believe in the power of a Christ-centered education," said Dr. David Crutchley, dean of C-N's School of Biblical and Theological Studies. "Carson-Newman's mission is innovative and directed to helping our students reach their full potential." S  more

Chattanooga State Community College: New Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology AAS Degree Launches in the Fall
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 14 (TNSpro) -- Chattanooga State Community College issued the following news release: On July 11, 2023, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved Chattanooga State Community College's request to launch a new Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology (EVET) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The new EVET degree will prepare students with the education and skills needed to meet industry workforce demands to manufacture, diagnose, service, and repair ele  more

Clayton to Take Helm as FHU Tennis Coach
HENDERSON, Tennessee, July 13 (TNSper) -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: After one year as an assistant coach, Beth Anne Clayton has been elevated to be the head coach of both the Lion and Lady Lion tennis teams. Clayton, an FHU alumna, helped the Lady Lions win the TranSouth Conference tournament in the 1998 and 2000 seasons. The 2000 iteration saw Clayton and the Lady Lions reach the NAIA national tournament in Boca Raton, Florida. "I have a deep love for Freed-Hardema  more

Diseases Attacking the Immune System Foundation Honors Baker Donelson's Sheila P. Burke With Nurse Leader Award
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 11 (TNSawa) -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Sheila P. Burke, M.P.A., R.N., of Baker Donelson has been awarded the Nurse Leader Award by The DAISY Foundation. The Nurse Leader Award was created "to shine a light on those who do not typically have direct patient care as part of their work" and has been used to recognize positions such as nurse managers, directors, assistant managers, charge nurses, educators, preceptors, and patient flow  more

Dr. Jennifer Thayer Named APSU's Newest Faculty Athletics Representative
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 13 (TNSper) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news on July 12, 2023: Dr. Jennifer Thayer, professor of accounting, has been named to serve as Austin Peay State University's (APSU) new faculty athletics representative (FAR). APSU President Dr. Michael Licari announced her selection on Wednesday, July 12. The FAR is critical in ensuring that the student-athlete experience reflects the University's ongoing commitment to academic excellence and overa  more

Dyersburg State Appoints Dr. Johnson as Vice President of Academic Affairs & Student Success
DYERSBURG, Tennessee, July 11 (TNSper) -- Dyersburg State Community College issued the following news release: Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) President Scott Cook has announced the appointment of Dr. Amy Johnson as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Success. "I am honored to announce Dr. Amy Johnson as the new Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success (Chief Academic Officer/Chief Student Affairs Officer), effective July 1, 2023. Dr. Johnson is a tre  more

Dyersburg State Appoints Oakes as New Athletic Director
DYERSBURG, Tennessee, July 11 (TNSper) -- Dyersburg State Community College issued the following news release: Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) President Scott Cook has announced the appointment of Brian Oakes as the new Athletic Director. Oakes comes to Dyersburg State from Hinds Community College, where he spent the last 15 months as Director of the Wellness Center at the Utica Campus, where he oversaw the wellness center's operations, including a mental health therapist, fitness cen  more

Endeavor Business Media Announces Matt Vincent as Editor-in-Chief of Data Center Frontier
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 (TNSper) -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: The Digital Infrastructure Group at Endeavor Business Media is pleased to announce Matt Vincent as the new Editor-In-Chief of Data Center Frontier. Most recently, Vincent has produced and managed editorial content for several publications at Data Center Frontier's parent Endeavor Business Media, including Cabling Installation & Maintenance, Broadband Technology Report, and Smart Buildings Techn  more

Gov. Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Amaero International to Locate Flagship Manufacturing and Global Headquarters at First US Facility in Bradley County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Amaero International Limited (ASX:3DA) officials announced today the company will invest $54.9 million to establish its first U.S. facility in Tennessee. Through the project, the titanium alloy manufacturer will locate its flagship advanced manufacturing, research  more

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Blickman Industries, LLC to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Lawrence County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on July 13, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Blickman Industries, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $2.7 million to establish manufacturing operations in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The project will create 48 new jobs in Lawrence County. Founded in 1889, Blickman Industries  more

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Seaman Corporation to Expand Manufacturing and Distribution Operations in Sullivan County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 13 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Seaman Corporation officials announced today the company will invest $30 million to build a new 350,000-square-foot facility in Bristol, Tennessee. Located at Partnership Park II, a Select Tennessee Certified Site, Seaman Corp will create 58 new jobs at its new ma  more

Holland & Knight Represents Lightwave Dental in Majority Investment by Lindsay Goldberg
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight advised Lightwave Dental in a majority investment by affiliates of private investment firm Lindsay Goldberg in partnership with Lightwave Founder and CEO Justin Jory. The deal was announced July 5. Headquartered in Woodbridge, Virginia, Lightwave Dental is a leading management services partner for high-quality dentists in the mid-Atlantic region. The high-growth company is build  more

Lee University: Lashley Presents at AANP Conference
CLEVELAND, Tennessee, July 7 (TNSres) -- Lee University issued the following news: Lee University's Dr. Glenna Lashley recently presented research at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lashley's research studied the current state of Nurse Practitioner Preceptors, specifically the barriers and advantages to precepting. Preceptors are experienced licensed clinicians who act as teachers and coaches who supervise nursing students d  more

Lincoln Memorial University: Cave Brings Wealth of Experience to New Role as Assistant Principal at JFWA
HARROGATE, Tennessee, July 12 (TNSper) -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Cave as assistant principal. With a strong focus on educational leadership and youth development, Cave brings a wealth of experience and a solutions-oriented approach to his new role. "I am looking forward to becoming a member of the J. Frank White Academy's outstanding academic team," Cave said. "I will focus on continui  more

LMU and Wytheville Community College Sign Memorandum of Understanding
HARROGATE, Tennessee, July 11 (TNSpar) -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Clayton Hess and Wytheville Community College (WCC) President Dean Sprinkle have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide graduates of WCC with a direct path to admittance in LMU undergraduate programs. The MOU stipulates that qualified WCC graduates will have guaranteed transfer admission to LMU. To be a qualified graduate the student must graduat  more

LMU-CDM Faculty Research Published in the "Cardiovascular Medicine Journal"
HARROGATE, Tennessee, July 11 (TNSjou) -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences Karima Ait-Aissa, PhD, in collaboration with the University of Iowa, authored a research paper which was accepted and published in the "Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine Journal." "Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine" is a leading peer-reviewed scientific journal covering all aspects of c  more

Private Wealth Services Partner Bryan Howard Joins Holland & Knight in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 (TNSper) -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: Holland & Knight has strengthened its Private Wealth Services Group with the addition of Bryan Howard as a partner in Nashville. Mr. Howard previously was a co-founding member of a boutique trusts and estates law firm, Howard Mobley Hayes & Gontarek PLLC. Prior to that, he was a partner at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, which combined with Holland & Knight in March. "B  more

Rett Syndrome Drug Studied at Vanderbilt Approved for Patients
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: The first drug to treat the symptoms of Rett syndrome was recently approved, following a Nature Medicine study publishing results from the pivotal phase 3 LAVENDER study led by investigators from Vanderbilt University Medical Center to evaluate efficacy and safety of trofinetide. Positive findings from the study were integral to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of the drug   more

TDOE Launches TN PULSE
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 13 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news release: To support individualized learning for Tennessee students in alignment with the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) Act, the Tennessee Department of Education has launched a new statewide data management platform, Tennessee Plans for Learning Success and Excellence, or TN PULSE. TN PULSE provides a free, standardized, web-based platform for school districts, public charter s  more

Tech Professor Wins National Literacy Award, Spotlights Elinor Ross Freedom School
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 13 (TNSawa) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Amber Spears, an associate professor of literacy in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Tennessee Tech University, recently received the Celebrate Literacy Award from the International Literacy Association (ILA). This recognition marks a significant milestone for Spears, as she becomes the first faculty member at Tennessee Tech to receive this distinguished honor. A nati  more

Tenn. A.G. Skrmetti Co-Leads Multistate Coalition Educating Fortune 100 Companies Concerning Racially Discriminatory Employment and Contracting Practices
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news and letter: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti co-lead a 13-state coalition with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach to raise awareness of laws prohibiting racially discriminatory employment and contracting practices with Fortune 100 companies. The letter explains the significance of the Supreme Court's ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard Colleg  more

Tenn. A.G. Skrmetti Joins Coalition in Brief Asking U.S. Supreme Court to Restore Accountability for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 12 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a 27-state coalition in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court's ruling that found Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) unprecedented funding mechanism unconstitutional. The case, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Community Financial Services Association of America Ltd., centers around the bureau's funding mec  more

Tenn. A.G. Skrmetti Responds to Sixth Circuit's Decision in L.W. vs Skrmetti
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on July 8, 2023: Last night, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals granted Tennessee's emergency motion for a stay of the preliminary injunction in L.W. v. Skrmetti. Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti had this to say. "The case is far from over, but this is a big win. "The court of appeals lifted the injunction, meaning the law can be fully enforced, and recognized that Tennessee is likely to  more

Tenn. Arts Commission Awards Over $10m in Annual GrantsĀ 
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news: The Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded over 400 Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Grants totaling over $10 million to help fund arts and cultural activities for arts organizations, schools, local governments, nonprofits, and artists across Tennessee. This past year, agency grants impacted hundreds of nonprofits to benefit communities; schools to pay for arts and culture experiences for students; and local and re  more

Tenn. Gov. Lee Names Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council Appointees
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 (TNSper) -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on July 13, 2023: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced appointments to the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council, recently created by Executive Order 101 to position Tennessee as a national leader for nuclear energy innovation and advancement. The appointees bring a broad range of industry experience that will build upon the state's legacy in nuclear innovation and drive continued invest  more

Tenn. PUC Issues Order Granting Petition to Intervene Involving Limestone Water Utility Operating, IRM Utility
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 11 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting petition to intervene (Docket No. 23-00037) on July 10, 2023: * * * In Re: Joint Application Of Limestone Water Utility Operating Company, LLC And Integrated Resource Management, Inc. dba IRM Utility, Inc., For Approval Of The Acquisition Of And To Operate The Wastewater System Of Integrated Resource Management, Inc. dba IRM Utility, Inc. And To Transfer Or Issue A Certificate Of Public  more

Tenn. PUC Issues Order Granting Petition to Intervene Involving Tenn. Water Service
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 13 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order granting petition to intervene (Docket No. 23-00046) on July 12, 2023: * * * In Re: Petition of Tennessee Water Service, Inc. to Adopt Annual Review Mechanism and Tariff Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 65-5-103(D)(6) 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 "TPU  more

Tennessee Tech Alumna, Professor Publish Research on Ancient Eastern African Environmental Landscape
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSjou) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: A recent publication in the journal Science featuring Kayla Hillis, a Tennessee Tech University alumna, and Lauren Michel, Ph.D, assistant professor of earth science at Tech, is reshaping what scientists think Africa looked like millions of years ago. The study reconstructed the environments that existed 20 million years ago in eastern Africa, and how these environments influenced th  more

Two From ETSU Named to Leadership Tennessee NEXT
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 13 (TNSper) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Two leaders at East Tennessee State University have been named to the next class of Leadership Tennessee NEXT, a program aimed at offering personal and professional development for the Volunteer State's best and brightest early- and mid-career professionals. Dr. Daryl A. Carter, professor of history, associate dean for community relations and outreach, and director of the Black American Stud  more

UAH Spring 2023 Grad Erin Cannon Pursues Physical Therapy Dream With Full-Ride Fellowship
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: Erin Cannon is on a fast track to becoming a leader in the world of physical therapy (PT). Not only did she get into a PT program - a highly competitive achievement - but it's paid for 100%. On May 4, she received her degree in exercise science from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) College of Education's kinesiology department. UAH is part of the University of Alabama System. A couple of   more

University of Tennessee Health Science Center: Doctoral Student From Bangladesh Conducts Outstanding Research in Language Processing and Learning
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Tanzida Zaman's research and drive for studying language processing and learning inspired her to move from her home country, Bangladesh, to the United States, in pursuit of a doctoral degree in Speech and Hearing Science at UTHSC. Zaman earned her bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. After graduating, she served as a Clinic  more

UT Extension Chester County Receives Grant to Construct New Agriculture Center
HENDERSON, Tennessee, July 13 (TNSfund) -- The University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: University of Tennessee Extension Chester County recently received a $150,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture for the construction of a new Chester County Agriculture Center. This state-of-the-art facility will feature indoor meeting spaces as well as a covered arena for hosting educational events, livestock shows, 4-H and Youth Development pro  more

UTHSC Center on Developmental Disabilities Receives $3.03 Million Federal Grant to Continue Mission
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 13 (TNSfund) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: The UTHSC Center on Developmental Disabilities has received a five-year, $3.03 million grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living to continue serving as a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). Led by Executive Director Bruce Keisling, PhD, the Center on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is one of 67 UCEDDs across the United States.   more

UTHSC College of Nursing Dean Wendy Likes Selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Wendy Likes, PhD, DNSc, APRN-BC, dean of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing, has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Induction into the Academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader's career. Fellows are selected based on their contributions and impact to advance the public's health. The Academy of Nursing is a  more

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Gaelyn Garrett Receives James E. Newcomb MD Award From the American Laryngological Association
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 11 (TNSawa) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Gaelyn Garrett, MD, MMHC, Guy M. Maness Professor of Laryngology and Voice, professor of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, and medical director of the Vanderbilt Voice Center, received the James E. Newcomb MD Award from the American Laryngological Association's (ALA) 144th annual meeting in Boston. "Being recognized by your peers for doing what you love is quite special," Garrett sa  more

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Gannon Receives Career Achievement Award for Islet Biology Research
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 11 (TNSawa) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Maureen Gannon, PhD, professor of Medicine, Cell and Developmental Biology, and Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, received the Paul Lacy Medal Award, the highest honor given by the Midwest Islet Club in recognition of meritorious career achievement in the field of islet biology. Islet biology is the study of clusters of pancreatic cells called islets of Langerhans. These cells produce h  more

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Musical Rhythms Shown to Improve Language Processing in Children With Developmental Language Disorder
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 13 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Musical rhythms can help children with speech and language processing difficulties in finding their voice by improving their capacity to repeat sentences they just heard, according to a npj: Science of Learning study led by a Western Sydney University researcher and co-authored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The study was conducted at the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center in Fran  more

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Novel Treatments for Fake Patients
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: New and novel treatments often pose learning curves for clinicians, such that, as postmarket safety surveillance data begin to accrue, regulators are left to disentangle poor outcomes attributable to a new device or procedure from so-called learning effects, where unfamiliarity and human fallibility can sometimes meet to derail patient outcomes. Sharon Davis, PhD, MS, Michael Matheny, MD, M  more

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Stevenson to Serve as Interim Chair of Health Policy
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 11 (TNSper) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: David Stevenson Jr., PhD, MS, professor of Health Policy, has been named interim chair of the Department of Health Policy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He succeeds Melinda Buntin, PhD, Mike Curb Professor and founding chair of the department, who has joined Johns Hopkins University to establish a Center for Health Systems and Policy Modeling. Stevenson has been a member of the D  more

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Study Reveals New Clue to Gastric Cancer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 (TNSjou) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: Fibroblast cells play key roles in the repair of damaged tissue and in pathological scarring. Now, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have uncovered evidence of their direct involvement in the development of gastric cancer. These findings, published in the journal Gastroenterology, could lead to novel interventions to prevent cancer of the stomach, the third leading cause o  more

Yancy Freeman Confirmed as Next Chancellor of UT Martin
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 (TNSper) -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee at Martin has a new chancellor after a special meeting of the UT Board of Trustees held Friday morning. Trustees approved UT System President Randy Boyd's recommendation that Yancy Freeman be appointed as the next chancellor of UT Martin. Freeman's appointment is effective Aug. 9, 2023, and he will replace Keith Carver, who moved to senior vice chancellor/  more