MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 29 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: In a significant move for its expanding energy practice, the national law firm of Baker Donelson has added veteran energy regulatory and compliance attorney Matthew Gissendanner. Mr. Gissendanner, who previously served for 14 years as in-house counsel at a Fortune 500 utility, joins as of counsel in the Firm's Columbia, South Carolina, office. An engineer by training, with utility operational experien  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The Bruns Scholarship Challenge fully matched $1 million to create 36 new scholarships, collectively raising $3 million in three years from alumni and friends of the University of Memphis, the University announced today ahead of Giving Tuesday. The record-breaking number of scholarships demonstrates the incredible power of collective impact. The challenge was made possible by longtime UofM supporter and  more

HARROGATE, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- Lincoln Memorial University issued the following news: Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) School of Business Dean Kelsey Metz has promoted Dr. Richard Lane to director of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Lane joined the LMU School of Business faculty in December 2022 and has served as an assistant professor of management. In his new role, he will lead the MBA program and continue to teach courses across all School of Business programs. "Dr.   more

DYERSBURG, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Dyersburg State Community College issued the following news release: Dyersburg State Community College held its annual Foundation board meeting and dinner on November 7 at the Student Center on the Dyersburg campus. DSCC faculty, staff, board members, and their guests were in attendance for the special event. Dinner was followed by an update on the college by President Cook. President Cook and Dr. Kevin Cook, Vice Chair of the DSCC Foundation Board, presented a   more

DYERSBURG, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Dyersburg State Community College issued the following news release: The Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) recognizes Kristie White of Maury as the Sam H. Odom Scholarship recipient for the Fall 2023 semester Nursing program. The Sam Houston Odom scholarship was established in 2015 to provide scholarship funds to students enrolled in a Tennessee community college pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. The scholarship will be awarded  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Nov. 29 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Better Workplaces Tennessee, an innovative, data-driven initiative designed to transform workplace culture, announced its official launch, marking a historic collaboration between the Tennessee Department of Health and the Strong BRAIN Institute at East Tennessee State University. Supported by the Appalachian Promise Alliance, internationally recognized author and speaker Becky Haas and the ETSU Res  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Nov. 29 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023: Drs. Lee Bidgood, Nick Hagemeier and Gary Henson will be featured in the second installment of East Tennessee State University's Great Lecture Series. The new lecture series, which began in October, celebrates and showcases the work of faculty who have recently been promoted to full professor at ETSU. Faculty play an integral role in the mission of ETSU through their teaching, resear  more

HENDERSON, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- Freed-Hardeman University issued the following news: Freed-Hardeman University is collaborating with the Chester County school system to expand educational opportunities for Chester County residents, including homeschooled students who reside in Chester County. "Henderson and Chester County are unusual in that educational opportunities from kindergarten through the doctoral level are available to residents without their leaving Main Street," FHU President David  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 29 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Axle Logistics, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $37.9 million to expand logistics operations at its Knoxville headquarters. Axle Logistics will create 651 new jobs in Knox County over the next five years, nearly tripling its   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Nov. 30, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Sparta Metal Processing LLC officials announced today the company will invest $12.3 million to expand its metal remanufacturing operations in the Upper Cumberland. Sparta Metal Processing will create 52 new jobs in White County. The expansion on T  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has received a $4 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase and diversify the nurse-midwife workforce as a means of improving maternal health and increase access to care. The school will use the Maternity Care Nursing Workforce Expansion grant to educate nurse-midwifery students with a specialized curriculum and communit  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The Louisiana State University's Pennington Biomedical Research Center issued the following news release: * * * Pennington Biomedical's Amanda Staiano and Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Bill Heerman are co-principal investigators on the research study * * * Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have received $13.8 million for five years of research funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research I  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- The Nashville International Airport issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023: Nashville International Airport(R) (BNA(R)) today announced plans to implement complimentary and reduced-rate short term parking to reduce curbside congestion beginning December 1, 2023. Rates apply to Terminal Garage 1 and Terminal Garage 2, with 85 designated spots for short-term parking in Terminal Garage 1. This free short-term parking provides convenient options to pick-  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: Jessi Gold, MD, MS, a nationally recognized expert on student mental health and wellness, has been named the inaugural chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee (UT) System and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). This new leadership role, effective Feb. 1, 2024, builds on existing strengths and support at each campus ac  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: Jessi Gold, MD, MS, a nationally recognized expert on student mental health and wellness, has been named the inaugural chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee (UT) System and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). This new leadership role, effective Feb. 1, 2024, builds on existing strengths and support at each ca  more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Jimmy W. Hart In case you missed it, learn about a spring information technology conference to be hosted on campus featured on the November edition of "Out of the Blue," the television magazine program for Middle Tennessee State University. For the first time, MTSU's Department of Information Systems and Analytics in the Jones College of Business is hosting and sponsoring the 2024 ACM   more

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- Middle Tennessee State University issued the following news: Social work provided a back-door entrance into politics for newly elected state Rep. Aftyn Behn of Nashville, Tennessee, who spoke to a Middle Tennessee State University audience earlier this month about how to effect policy change. Behn, who earned a master's in social work administration from the University of Texas at Austin, won the District 51 seat in a special election held in September after  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- Rhodes College issued the following news: Sophia Comrie, a senior at Rhodes College, is the recipient of the HR 2023 Student of the Year Award by SHRM-Memphis, which consists of professional specialists, generalists, business partners, and executives representing the broad spectrum of human resources. The award recognizes an outstanding college student who has demonstrated excellence in leadership, citizenship, and academic and/or career and technical achievement.  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A simmering discontent with democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean is creating opportunities for politicians with undemocratic plans, according to a comprehensive survey released today by Vanderbilt University's LAPOP Lab. The study, which involved interviews with more than 41,000 people in 26 countries, found that citizens in South America, Central America and the Caribbean show low confidence in   more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 29 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University's Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center (CEROC) CyberForce competition team took second place in the annual Department of Energy (DoE) CyberForce competition, held recently in St. Charles, Ill. A total of 95 teams competed in the event, representing a mix of military academies and colleges nationwide. CyberForce is a defensive security competition wh  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Nov. 29, 2023: On Wednesday, November 29, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed a notice of appeal of the injunction issued by the court in the case of Metro v. Lee. The motion, filed in the Tennessee Court of Appeals, is the first step in appealing the judges' decision which was issued on October 31, 2023. "We look forward to litigating this case to a clear and decisive res  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Nov. 29, 2023: On Monday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led 16 other states in fighting back against the Administration's Health and Human Services proposed "Placement Rule," which would unlawfully condition federal funding on the State's compliance with new requirements for treatment of "LGBTQI+ youth" by state-run, private-facility, and family-based foster care providers.   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 29 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented the Education Freedom Scholarship Act of 2024, his administration's legislative proposal to establish statewide universal school choice, alongside members of the General Assembly, Tennessee families and education stakeholders. This legislation aims to provide every Tennessee parent with the opportunity to choose the right education for their child  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order approving petition to amend certificate (Docket No. 23-00073) on Nov. 27, 2023: * * * In Re: Petition Of Tennessee Wastewater Systems, Inc. To Amend Its Certificate Convenience And Necessity To Include The Wylea Farms Subdivision In Williamson County, Tennessee ORDER APPROVING PETITION TO AMEND CERTIFICATE OF CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY This matter came before Vice Chairman David F. Jones, Commi  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 2 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Requirements are changing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and Tennessee Tech University's FAFSA Simplified team is here to help new and returning students alike navigate those changes being implemented thanks to new federal laws. The changes are meant to simplify the application and renewal process, but successfully navigating any such transition can be challenging at first,  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news: Trevecca will be offering a Master of Science in strategic communication beginning in spring 2024. The master's in strategic communication is an online program that will equip students to grow as leaders who can effectively plan and oversee all aspects of communication. With a focus on ethical decision making and powerful storytelling, this program empowers students to become effective communication leade  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Tennessee State University issued the following news: If you're a college football fan you might have seen Tennessee State University featured in the "Scream," Coke Zero Sugar television commercial. The national spot highlights passionate fans cheering for their respective college teams. TSU is the only historically Black institution (HBCU) in the beverage advertisement. "The Tennessee State University family is proud to have been selected for the Coca-Cola comm  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: Edward Breese, who offers extensive experience in multiple realms of marketing, has been named to lead those efforts at Tusculum University. Breese serves as director of marketing, effective Monday, Nov. 27. He oversees the university's website, social media presence, graphic design, digital marketing and advertising initiatives. He collaborates with stakeholders throughout the Christian higher education instituti  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: New apartment-style student housing is planned for the University of Memphis campus in the fall of 2026 thanks to a public-private partnership between the University and The Annex Group, a national developer building innovative housing communities at universities across the country. The 540-bed student housing development will be part of the Park Avenue Campus, which is also the future site of Tiger Park  more

MARTIN, Tennessee, Nov. 29 -- The University of Tennessee's Martin Campus issued the following news: The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold Fall 2023 commencement exercises during two in-person ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Commencement times are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and tickets are not required to attend either ceremony. Doors will open 45 minutes before each event begins. Kim Seymour, chief human resources officer at Etsy.com and a UT Martin graduat  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chancellor Steven R. Angle has been elected to the board of directors of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, a consortium of presidents and chancellors of CUMU member institutions. Angle, who assumed his role as UTC chancellor on July 1, 2013, was one of four new members-at-large chosen to two-year terms, joining Univers  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: By Janay Jeans The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Campus Police Department has been reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). Accreditation by CALEA is the gold standard for public safety agencies. "I am extremely proud of our accomplishment at UTHSC Police on our four-year reaccreditation. I believe it speaks volumes, w  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A three-year, nearly $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation supports a trans-institutional research team at Vanderbilt University investigating an innovative approach to STEM education that could help young people develop STEM identities and agency amidst climate anxiety. Children around the world experience growing levels of climate anxiety as they witness the worsening effects of clima  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Gabrielle Beck, a sophomore studying neuroscience and environmental policy, attended the release of the fifth annual National Climate Assessment on Nov. 14 after receiving an all-expense-paid invitation from program Director Allison Crimmins. The National Climate Assessment, a congressionally mandated report released by the White House every four years, provides scientific information about climate change risks,   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Matt Batcheldor Nurse leaders from around the country in either clinical practice or academic medicine came together Nov. 13-17 at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) for the second annual Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders. The academy, a joint effort of VUSN and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is a leadership development program for nurses new to health care leadershi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Danny Bonvissuto John (Jed) Kuhn, MD, MS, Kenneth D. Schermerhorn Professor of Orthopaedics and chief of shoulder surgery, has been named president of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). This one-year term, which began in October, is part of a five-year term on the presidential line that began with a vice president position and ends with past president. "It is a great honor to serv  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 29 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By John Howser Stephen W. Marshall, MBA, Senior Vice president of Operations for Surgery Partners, has been named as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Vanderbilt Health System's Ambulatory Surgery Division. In this role Marshall will report to Wendy Monaci, MBA, Executive Vice President for Adult Ambulatory Operations. In partnership with David Penson, MD, MPH, MMHC, the division's Ex  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Bill Snyder Something was wrong. Eleanor had not begun to walk or form words. Her behavior and mannerisms were unusual for an 18-month-old. Her checkups were normal, but her mother, Monica Joanna Elnekaveh, of Malibu, California, dove into the medical literature. She pushed for more testing -- more lab work, an MRI, an EEG and, finally, whole exome sequencing, a complete readout of the  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By John Howser Steven Webber, MBChB, MRCP, James C. Overall Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, has been named as Dean of the College of Medicine and Executive Vice Chancellor for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). He will join UAMS on March 1, 2024. An interim chair for the Department will be named soon, and a national search to identify Dr. Webber's successor  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: A collaboration between Royal Philips and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), initially announced in May, proves that sustainable initiatives in health care can be both environmentally friendly and cost-effective. Today, the two entities announced initial results of a research collaboration to decarbonize the health system's radiology department. Decarbonizing is the act of reducing or el  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 30 -- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing issued the following news: Boosting its commitment to underrepresented nursing leaders, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has secured a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation for its innovative leadership program, Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders. The academy is a groundbreaking, five-day immersive fellowship specially designed to train nurses from backgrounds that are underrepresented in nursing  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 28 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt University will expand its presence, reputation and impact around the globe with the appointment of a new vice provost for global engagement, who will lead efforts to bring the world to Vanderbilt and bring Vanderbilt to the world. Tracy Sharpley-Whiting, who holds the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Distinguished Chair in the Humanities, has been named to the role and will direct the new Office of Global   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news: By Christina Echegaray Vanderbilt University Medical Center has received a $10 million, five-year research funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to study the ideal "dose" of behavioral interventions to treat childhood obesity in rural and minority communities across Tennessee and Louisiana. Bill Heerman, MD, MPH, chief of the Division of General Pedia  more