CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: While future projections of high school graduates look bleak in other states, a recent study by Austin Peay State University shows the number of high school diplomas in Tennessee will remain strong through 2034. In a report produced by the Office of Decision Support and Institutional Research, projections were made based on factors such as historic population growth as well as grade-level enrollm  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Bridgestone, a tire and rubber company, issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2023: Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) celebrated the expansion of its Warren County, Tennessee Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) Tire Plant located in Morrison with an official groundbreaking ceremony today. The $550 million investment will add 380 new jobs and expand the plant's existing footprint by 850,000 square feet to support increased capacity and to accelerate the use of ad  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University announced the launch of a new podcast titled "College Town Talk." The weekly program features in-depth conversations with Tech faculty, staff, students and alumni, as well as local business owners and civic leaders. The premiere episode is available now (https://soundcloud.com/tennesseetech/college-town-talk-episode-1) and features interviews with Cookevill  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: Austin Peay State University President Mike Licari has appointed Dr. Carol Clark as the University's new chief of staff. With over two decades of experience at APSU, Clark brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to the University's mission. Clark's appointment is effective July 1, 2023. In addition to her new role, Clark will continue to serve as the secretary to the APSU Board of Trustees a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Kendra M. Faucett, DNP, BS'00, CNM, APRN, CNE, FACNM, will become academic director for the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing's Nurse-Midwifery specialty on September 18. She comes to Nashville from her role as an assistant professor and course coordinator at Frontier Nursing University. "I am thrilled to be joining the No. 1 midwifery program in the country," Faucett said. "Vanderbilt ha  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp (NYSE: FDX) and the world's largest express transportation company, has launched FedEx(R) Regional Economy and FedEx(R) Regional Economy Freight services to cater to the increasing demand for cross-border trade in the Middle East region. The deferred, day-definite road services offer businesses including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cost-effective shipping solutions for  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ferdose al-Taie, an attorney in the national law firm of Baker Donelson, has been appointed to serve as co-chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation Section's White Collar & Criminal Litigation Committee. A former Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutor and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Enforcement senior counsel, Ms. al-Taie is a shareholder in the Firm's Gover  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSres) -- George Washington University issued the following news: On Monday, former Tennessee state senator, Brian Kelsey, was sentenced to nearly two years in prison. Kelsey pleaded guilty in March for violating campaign finance law while running for congress. Due to the sentencing, Kelsey can no longer run for state office. If you would like more context on the matter, please consider Dr. Casey Burgat, Legislative Affairs Program Director and Assistant Professor at Geor  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: This summer, Chattanooga's greenways became a laboratory for 10 undergraduate students across the country. Intertwining ecology, biology, geography and public policy, the students used their interdisciplinary research in hopes to improve the Tennessee Riverwalk and South Chickamauga Creek Greenway. The students stood in front of the Parks and Outdoors department of t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: As new students are moving to campus this week to begin another academic year, Lipscomb University continues to break enrollment records with its largest class of freshmen in school history. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 21. Enrollment numbers indicate the largest class of new freshmen in university history and the first time the university has had over 700 new first-time freshman students joining the Bison Herd. In a  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 state attorneys general in providing comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) highlighting the benefits of collaboration between the FTC and state attorneys general. The comments were jointly authored by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, New Hampshire Attorney Gen  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Nancy DeGennaro Middle Tennessee State University's Center for Historic Preservation will host author and historian Bob Beatty at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, for a Q&A on his book, "Play All Night! Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East." The recently released book by the MTSU alumnus dives deep into the motivations and musical background of The Allman Brothers Band, the Gramm  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: Attorney General John M. Formella is co-leading a coalition of State Attorneys General in providing comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as part of a bipartisan effort to improve collaboration between the FTC and State Attorneys General. The comments were jointly authored by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, New Hampshire At  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- The Nashville International Airport issued the following news release: Nashville International Airport(R) (BNA(R)) is extremely proud to be selected as Southwest Airlines newest Crew Base starting in 2024, marking BNA as the air carrier's 12th Crew Base, a commitment that demonstrates Southwest's continued investment in Music City. The new Crew Base will house an estimated 500-700 Flight Attendants and 150-200 Pilots beginning in 2024, with continued growth pla  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Learning sciences, educational technology, and learning analytics researcher Alyssa Wise joined Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development this month as professor of technology and education in the Department of Teaching and Learning and is the new director of the Learning Incubator: a Vanderbilt Endeavor (LIVE). Wise came to Vanderbilt from New York University where she was a professor of learn  more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2023: The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) today announced the national winners of the Edward R. Murrow Awards, with the local news operations of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), receiving a total of six awards for excellence in the categories of "Breaking News," won by WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennessee, "Continuing Coverage," won by WJZY-TV in   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Kathy Whitney Saralyn Williams, MD, professor of Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, has been named associate dean for Faculty Affairs for Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM). Williams replaces John Penn, PhD, Snyder Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, who is stepping down from his faculty affairs position. "We are delighted to have Dr. Williams assumi  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University has further enhanced its research and data capabilities with the launch of its new Science DMZ, a sophisticated network that makes it easier to quickly and securely transfer data and collaborate with researchers around the world. The unveiling of the network comes as Tech recently announced an all-time record for externally-funded research - topping $36.3   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 19 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2023: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Attorney today joined Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares' bipartisan coalition of 40 state attorneys general, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands urging the Supreme Court to protect veterans' rights by ruling in favor of James Rudisill in Rudisill v. McDonough. "Tennessee stands in   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news: The Tennessee Arts Commission is excited to announce the debut of its latest funding opportunity, the Special Opportunities: Arts Engage grant. These grants provide up to $5,000 in non-matching funds to support organizational development and capacity building, or to engage the creative sector to address needs or opportunities in Tennessee communities through the arts. Nonprofit arts organizations or local  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Aug.14, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today American Residential Services (ARS(R)/Rescue Rooter(R)) will invest $2.75 million to expand its headquarters operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Over a five-year period, ARS/Rescue Rooter plans to employ an additional 125 new jobs at i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Aug. 17, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Lochinvar, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $35 million to expand manufacturing operations at its headquarters in Lebanon, Tennessee. Through the project, Lochinvar will create 141 new jobs in Wilson County. Located at 300 Ma  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2023: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced plans for a learning playscape, a new year-round outdoor recreation feature, at Cove Lake State Park. The nature-based playscape will combine the fun of a play area with the opportunity to learn and appreciate the outdoors and natural environment. Research shows that children thrive   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2023: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced plans for a learning playscape, a new year-round outdoor recreation feature, at David Crockett Birthplace State Park. The nature-based playscape will combine the fun of a play area with the opportunity to learn and appreciate the outdoors and natural environment. Research shows that   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2023: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced plans for a learning playscape, a new year-round outdoor recreation feature, at David Crockett State Park. The nature-based playscape will combine the fun of a play area with the opportunity to learn and appreciate the outdoors and natural environment. Research shows that children th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2023: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced plans for a learning playscape, a new year-round outdoor recreation feature, at Harrison Bay State Park. The nature-based playscape will combine the fun of a play area with the opportunity to learn and appreciate the outdoors and natural environment. Research shows that children thri  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2023: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced plans for a learning playscape, a new year-round outdoor recreation feature, at Norris Dam State Park. The nature-based playscape will combine the fun of a play area with the opportunity to learn and appreciate the outdoors and natural environment. Research shows that children thrive  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2023: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced plans for a learning playscape, a new year-round outdoor recreation feature, at Warriors' Path State Park. The nature-based playscape will combine the fun of a play area with the opportunity to learn and appreciate the outdoors and natural environment. Research shows that children th  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Aug. 15, 2023: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Southwest Airlines(R) will locate its newest Crew Base at Tennessee's Nashville International Airport (BNA) starting in 2024, creating an estimated 1,300 jobs and greater opportunity for Tennesseans across the region. "As a top global travel destination and business hub, Tennessee is the ideal location for Southwest Airlines' newest Crew Ba  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Aug. 16, 2023: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Southwest Airlines(R) will locate its newest Crew Base at Tennessee's Nashville International Airport (BNA) starting in 2024, creating an estimated 1,300 jobs and greater opportunity for Tennesseans across the region. "As a top global travel destination and business hub, Tennessee is the ideal location for Southwest Airlines' newest Crew Ba  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news on Aug. 15, 2023: By Kelli Sharpe Saying she was surrounded by 1,000 of her closest friends, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover announced Monday that she will retire following the 2023-2024 academic year. Glover first shared her plans with the campus family during the annual TSU Faculty Staff Institute that marks the beginning of the new academic year. She later shared that same news during a   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University is pleased to announce retired Army Lieutenant Gen. Jason T. Evans as the institution's Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his role as COO, Evans will provide strategic leadership and oversight for enrollment management, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, the newly established Customer Relations Office, and the TSU Police. Evans was introduced to the TS  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Alexis Clark This year's Faculty and Staff Institute (FSI) was particularly special as it marked the beginning of a new academic year filled with remarkable achievements and the promise of even greater accomplishments to come, along with a significant announcement later from President Dr. Glenda Glover. President Glover took the stage in front of over 200 faculty and staff members, including those watchi  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- Union University issued the following news release: Union University welcomed a delegation from Bowen University in Nigeria in July, marking the initiation of a potential partnership aimed at fostering collaboration between the two Baptist institutions. The contingent from Bowen University included Joshua Ogunwole, the vice chancellor (equivalent to president); Joan Ayo, the pro chancellor (similar to chair of the Board of Trustees); and Israel Akanji, the presid  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing will provide significant support annually to 19 advanced practice nursing students committed to serving rural and underserved communities, thanks to the $2.6 million renewal of a federal grant initially awarded in 2019. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has renewed the Advanced Nursing Education  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2023: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Communication and Information has appointed Peyton Manning a professor of practice starting in the fall 2023 term. Manning is a nationally recognized media personality, entrepreneur, sports commentator and former professional athlete. As part of his appointment, Manning will join select classes during the academic year as a featured expert,  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: During his time in the military, Heber Gutierrez saw the world, but his experience as an opportunity fellow for an art workshop taught him the most about life. Originally from Massachusetts, Gutierrez moved to San Diego for the U.S. Navy before attending the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. With a passion for art, glassblowing and especially pottery, he decide  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Paul Govern Siru Liu, PhD, Adam Wright, PhD, and colleagues at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have developed a computer algorithm that scans electronic health records, or EHRs, to identify patients who meet criteria for lung cancer screening. As reported in The International Journal of Medical Informatics, the algorithm uses natural language processing, or NLP, to vastly outperfor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Jessica Pasley Most infants admitted to the intensive care or high acuity unit for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections during fall 2022 were previously healthy and born at term, according to a new study reported in JAMA Network Open. The findings from this study support the use of preventative interventions in all infants to protect them from RSV, the leading cause of lower re  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A team of biomedical researchers from 16 top engineering programs in the nation, which includes Audrey Bowden, Dorothy J. Wingfield Phillips Chancellor's Faculty Fellow and associate professor of biomedical engineering, has developed a set of processes that helps eliminate traditional barriers to historically excluded groups pursuing academic careers in biomedical engineering. To help diversify faculty h  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Justus Ndukaife, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, is leading innovative research that more effectively traps nanosized extracellular vesicles and particles to analyze their roles in cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases. The research by Ndukaife and his collaborators was recently published in Nano Letters Scientific journal. The research was done in collaboration with the lab   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Raheleh Filsoofi has been awarded a Tennessee Art Commission Grant for her project, "The Resonance of the Lands: Finding Identity and Place in Tennessee Through Clay, Music, and Community." The program involves mapping and extracting clay from various locations across the city to create 25 clay instruments, taking inspiration from the traditional Middle Eastern clay darbuka. By hosting interactive workshops, the   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Aug. 15, 2023: Today, Verizon announced that it now has access to the total amount of 5G C-band spectrum awarded at auction in March 2021 - four months ahead of schedule. Chattanooga residents and visitors will now be able to use a full 160 MHz of spectrum, nearly doubling the 5G bandwidth available to serve customers throughout Chattanooga. This allows Verizon to   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 16 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Matt Batcheldor Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a $3.9 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to evaluate innovative models of nursing care that include screening and responding to social drivers of health to better meet the needs of all VUMC patients. The state's Healthcare Resiliency Program -- Practice Transformation and Extension Grant is intended to "encour  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 15 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Paul Govern Carefluent Connect, LLC, was launched in early 2021 by Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, providing what the health care industry terms durable medical equipment (DME) used by patients in their homes on a daily basis. The company is poised for rapid growth and, according to its vice president, Ron Graham, is primed to serve a greater portio  more