NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news: Get ready to deck the halls with "CMA Country Christmas" airing Thursday, Dec. 14 (8:00-9:02 PM/EST) on ABC and next day on Hulu and Disney+. The 14th annual Christmas special blends holiday favorites with several original songs and invites viewers to sit back, relax and celebrate the joys of the season. Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood co-host and perform "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" and are accompanied by  more

COLUMBIA, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: During the 102nd annual meeting of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, 28 county Farm Bureaus from across the state were recognized for their accomplishments and successes from the past year. Each of the county presidents were recognized onstage for the county's exemplary program and service activities in three areas: advocacy, organizational advancement and leadership development. County p  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 4 -- The Academy of Country Music issued the following news release: The Academy of Country Music(R) announced today the submissions and ballot timeline for professional membership voting for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards(TM), coming in May 2024. The Academy also announced changes and additions within numerous Awards categories. The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards(TM) is produced by Dick Clark Productions and will stream exclusively on Prime Video for   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: According to data analyzed in a recent Market Intel report, H-2A usage reached new highs in fiscal year 2023, despite an increase in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, which outpaced the hourly wage growth rate of all private employees. This increase in both demand for workers and wage rate continues to put stress on the bottom lines of farmers and ranchers. The Market Intel, H-2A Growth   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: There are two main pillars in the philanthropy of Gary and Janis Grover: conserving land and educating the next generation. With the recent formation of the Grover Foundation, they are supporting these pillars through Ducks Unlimited. The Grovers have made a pledge to help fund the Ducks Unlimited Canada Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation at the University of Saskatchewan. The chair is currently   more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: A record number of boats signed up to compete in the 35th annual Band the Billfish Tournament, which took place July 19-23, 2023, in Morehead City, North Carolina. Anglers on more than 40 boats hit the water to try to catch the largest blue marlin during the annual competition. In the weeks leading up to the event, the offshore forecast began looking less than desirable. To encourage participation, the Carteret Co  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: NextEra Energy Resources, through its charitable arm, the NextEra Energy Foundation, has committed $150,000 over three years to support Ducks Unlimited's efforts to restore wetland habitats on Drummond Flats Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Located in north-central Oklahoma's Garfield County, Drummond Flats WMA is owned and managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC). This wetland basin is re  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 6 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) along with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently approved $144 million to support coastal resilience projects in 31states and U.S. territories. A total of 109 grants were awarded and will generate more than $97 million in matching funds with an expected conservation impact of $242 million. Ducks Unlimited (DU) received around $15 millio  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 5 -- Ducks Unlimited issued the following news release: The mission of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, is to conserve working rice lands, water, and wildlife habitat. The Walmart Foundation has provided support throughout much of partnership's history, helping Ducks Unlimited and its partners build capacity and provide incentives to rice farmers who adopt conservation practices, save groundwater by expandi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: A new report by the Environmental Protection Agency's Hypoxia Task Force (HTF) demonstrates that the hard work of farmers and ranchers to reduce nutrient losses in the Mississippi River watershed is paying off. The report reveals that the twelve participating states have met interim nitrogen reduction goals two years ahead of schedule and are also making considerable progress in bring  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas have formed a joint venture to expand access to high quality care and services in Northern Middle Tennessee. As part of the joint venture, the organizations will jointly own Highpoint Health System, a regional health system owned by Lifepoint Health that includes Sumner Regional Medical Center and Sumner Station in Gallatin, Trousdale Medical Ce  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- The Mechanical Licensing Collective issued the following news release: The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) announces a new Supplemental Matching Network initially consisting of five companies that will provide data matching services to complement and enhance The MLC's existing matching processes and capabilities. The services offered by the participating vendors will supplement The MLC's existing internal capabilities, as well as the services already b  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 8 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news release: NCFR is pleased to announce that Tennessee Tech University has changed the name of a concentration of its Human Ecology bachelor's degree to Human Development and Family Science. The previous concentration name was Child Development and Family Relations. TN Tech HDFS bachelor's degree is CFLE-approved, meaning program graduates can apply for the Certified Family Life Educator credential t  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: CUPA-HR has published a new research report highlighting trends in representation and pay equity by gender among higher education administrators from 2002 to 2022, as well as trends in composition and pay equity by race/ethnicity and gender within the higher ed administrator workforce over the past 10 years. Data show that while some  more

COLUMBIA, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: During the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation's 102nd annual convention at Franklin's Cool Springs Marriott, seven county Farm Bureau Women's Leadership programs were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments throughout the year in the County Awards of Excellence program. Each of the counties were recognized for their efforts in advocating for and educating about agriculture and its impor  more

COLUMBIA, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: During the 102nd annual convention of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation at Franklin's Cool Springs Marriott, seventeen county Farm Bureaus from across the state were recognized for reaching the most prestigious standards possible in membership, programs and teamwork. The Pinnacle Partnership Award is the highest recognition a county Farm Bureau may receive. It is evidenced by the cooperati  more

COLUMBIA, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: During the 102nd annual meeting of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Julie Giles of Marshall County received the Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers Outstanding Young Woman award. After submitting a thorough application and going through an extensive interview process, Giles was chosen for her involvement and leadership in her community and Farm Bureau. She has held many leadership roles  more

COLUMBIA, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- The Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: During the 102nd annual meeting of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation, Matthew McClanahan of Cumberland County was named the state winner in Tennessee Young Farmers and Ranchers State Discussion Meet contest. The Discussion Meet is designed to simulate a committee meeting consisting of discussion and active participation. This competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 4 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news: The Country Music Association presented its 2023 J. William Denny Award to industry veteran Jim Free at a reception held during CMA's Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Nashville. The J. William Denny Award is presented in recognition and appreciation of a lifetime of dedication, distinguished service and meritorious contributions to the CMA Board of Directors. As an influential advocate a  more