NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news: The National Endowment for the Arts announced 19 Tennessee arts organizations in each of Tennessee's three grand divisions are receiving a total of $1,495,250 in grants. The recipients are: ArtsBuild, Big Ears Festival, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley, Hattiloo Theatre, Indie Memphis, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Inc. (aka The Brooks), National Ornamental Metal Museum (aka Metal Museum), New Bal  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Wayne Anderson (`83 health education) says his experience playing football at Tennessee Tech will always be a part of him, and he hopes to always be a part of Tech football. That's why Anderson chose to give back to the program that provided so many fond memories, experiences and opportunities. And it all started when Anderson first visited Tech's campus. "I was down at the football stadium w  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Victoria Godinez Austin Peay State University's Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program has received its initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) for a three-year term. CAHME is recognized as an independent global leader in determining quality healthcare management education, which underscores the benefits of Austin Peay's program   more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Brian Dunn Austin Peay State University is collaborating with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Regional Airport to purchase a hangar for the University's growing aviation science program. The airport authority board recently approved the sale of the over 13,700-square-foot facility, Hangar 5, to Austin Peay for $780,000. The purchase will provide much-needed space for the aviation science program tha  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 5 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kenneth M. Klemm of Baker Donelson was recognized recently by the Southeast Louisiana Council of Scouting America at the Pillars of Scouting Luncheon held at the Audubon Tea Room. A litigator with more than 30 years of experience handling commercial disputes, personal and property damages, and related insurance issues, Mr. Klemm is a shareholder in Baker Donelson's New Orleans office and serves as co-c  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 5 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Baker Donelson attorneys Alexandra P. Moylan and Vivien F. Peaden have earned the Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) credential from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). They are among the first cohort of AI governance professionals to pass the certification exam. With the rapid expansion of AI technology, AI governance professionals are tasked with the cri  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 3 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Blair Professor of Musicology Cynthia Cyrus is currently in Austria on a nine-week research trip, as she continues her studies of the Thalbach convent in Bregenz. Cyrus will be visiting the Austrian National Library in Vienna and topical archives housed in Innsbruck. She began her research on the topic during a 2019 trip to the same area. Much of Cyrus's work focuses on the music performed during civic services of  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 7 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: The recently released 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a highly regarded directory of America's leading lawyers for business, ranked 88 attorneys from Baker Donelson as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Additionally, Chambers USA recognized the Firm's health law, gaming and licensing, and construction practices among its leading nationwide practices. Baker Donelson's health law practice als  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 4 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A dedicated advisory group appointed by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier will identify additional ways Vanderbilt can nurture a thriving innovation economy in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. The group will build upon existing work to leverage Vanderbilt-driven research and innovation to support local community needs, attract entrepreneurial talent and venture investment, and expand our city and region's innovation cap  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 5 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Two attorneys of the national law firm Baker Donelson have been recognized as Client Service All-Stars by BTI Consulting Group, the leading provider of strategic research to the legal community. David Folds and John McJunkin, shareholders in the Firm's Washington, D.C. office, were recognized in the 2024 edition. These attorneys were awarded the distinction of inclusion in the BTI Client Service All-St  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 4 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: The latest weather outlook is a sweltering one: Almost all of the Appalachian Highlands should expect warmer-than-normal conditions this summer. "While we aren't projected to be as far above average as the Southwest and Northeast, June, July and August could be quite toasty in Tennessee and Southern Appalachia," said Dr. Andrew Joyner, Tennessee's official climatologist and a member of the Departme  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, June 7 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: Aldo Noseda, Eastman's chief information officer, has been named the 2024 Tennessee CIO Global ORBIE(R) Award winner. The ORBIE Awards is the premier technology executive recognition program in the United States. Since its inception in 1998, over 500 technology leaders have received the prestigious ORBIE Award. "Great CIOs know technology moves fast, and connected leaders move faster, which makes the ORBIE Awa  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 4 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Six incoming first-year students and two rising sophomores have been selected for the Ingram Scholars Program. They are among more than 1,000 students who applied for the prestigious merit scholarship, which is awarded each year to students who have demonstrated excellence and passion academically and in service. Incoming members of the Class of 2027 are: Jackson Heis of Dallas, majoring in human and organization  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, June 7 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Jennifer L. Hill The college years allow students to grow and spread their wings, becoming confident and independent. One super way to do that is to study abroad. Students who take a semester-long or short-term course in another country can gain a better understanding of another culture, develop language skills and make new friends. Learning to navigate life outside the U.S., including exploring n  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Rocks are more than just rocks. They are the record of Earth's history, and "there's no way we can understand the future without understanding the past. Rocks hold that information." So said Dr. Amy Brock-Hon--the Robert Lake Wilson Professor of Geology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga--in introducing The Rockery, a rock garden now found on the UTC campus. At the  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- 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 TSM Metal Works (TSM) officials announced today the company will expand by locating new operations in the Upper Cumberland. TSM will invest $500,000 and create 20 new jobs in Cumberland County through the project. TSM is owned by a fourth-generation California fab  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight advised Seva Dental, an emerging, rapidly growing dental support organization (DSO), in a series of acquisitions in recent months to establish and significantly expand its platform in Michigan and Ohio. Headquartered in southeastern Michigan, Seva Dental was formed by renowned operators Brandon Halcott and Naimish Patel in November 2023 with help from Holland & Knight attorneys a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: In May, the Nashville Partnership for Education Equity Research--a collaboration between Metro Nashville Public Schools and Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development--hosted its inaugural research symposium at the MNPS Martin Center for Professional Development. The symposium included poster presentations on research projects to improve equity outcomes across MNPS and panel discussions on resear  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news release: Bruce Buchanan, an attorney in the Nashville office of Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has published the 2024 edition of The I-9 and E-Verify Handbook, along with co-author Greg Siskind of Siskind Susser, PC. The I-9 and E-Verify Handbook: A Guide to Employment Verification & Compliance is an important resource for HR professionals, attorneys and other  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 6 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of South Terrace Plaza, a 46,700-square foot retail center, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for $5,265,000. "The strength of the Chattanooga market and the significant upside potential of the center created a highly competitive bi  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- The University of Tennessee System issued the following news release: The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will be considering tuition and fee increases for each of its campuses when it meets June 24-25 in Knoxville. In preparation for the meeting, the University has requested feedback from the public in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated Sec.49-7-1603, which requires boards of public universities to provide public notice of proposed increases to   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 5 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Figured created by Neng Vue. AJ Hinton, assistant professor of molecular physiology and biophysics, Amber Crabtree, graduate student in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, and colleagues have collaborated on a commentary about the challenges facing autistic adults in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine. As autistic adults face a high unemployment rate, the authors argue that sol  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: A team of Vanderbilt researchers has developed a wirelessly activated device that mimics the wavelike muscular function in the esophagus and small intestine responsible for transporting food and viscous fluids for digestion. The soft-robotic prototype, which is driven by strong magnets controlled by a wearable external actuator, can aid patients suffering from blockages caused by tumors or those requiring stents.   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Jenna Somers Jennifer Russell, professor of leadership, policy, and organizations, is leading a three-year grant program to establish the Improvement Scholars Network (ISN) as an independent professional association aimed at fostering collaboration among scholars and professionals in the education field. The association will focus on advancing innovation and improvement in districts, schools, and communities su  more

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 4 -- Austin Peay State University issued the following news: By Colby Wilson Austin Peay's Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) made national headlines this week in an editorial penned for Forbes by Dr. Bill Frist, former Tennessee senator and chair of the global board of The Nature Conservancy, the world's largest conservation nonprofit. In his Forbes op-ed, Frist talked about the personal interest he's developed in grassland conservation and restoration, from  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 4 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance ("TDCI") announces new leadership and staffing changes in TDCI's Division of Regulatory Boards, which licenses and regulates over 317,000 Tennesseans in their professions and businesses through 24 regulatory programs. Among the changes is the promotion of Reid Witcher, who most recently served as TDCI's Legislative Director, into the rol  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Elizabeth Sofia, director of development for Tennessee Tech University's College of Engineering, is used to flying under the radar. In less than a decade, she earned two Tech graduate degrees and became a Ph.D. candidate; helped relaunch the local nonprofit spay and neuter clinic after its untimely closure, cementing her place among the community's foremost animal advocates; and climbed from   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 4 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on June 3, 2024: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and 20 of his fellow state attorneys general sent a letter today to the American Bar Association (ABA) demanding the group immediately stop requiring law schools, as part of the accreditation process, to treat students and faculty differently based on race. The ABA serves as the accrediting body for American law schools. The ABA's   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- The Tennessee Arts Commission issued the following news: If your FY24 Tennessee Arts Commission grant(s) is not yet closed, you should be working on that now! Has your project concluded? If so, please do not wait until June 15 to submit your forms - sooner is better! To close out, please submit the final evaluation and the request for funds form. For video tutorials about closing your grant, including tips and hints and what to avoid, go to https://tnartscommiss  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on June 6, 2024: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee visited summer learning camps in Obion and Cheatham counties, recognizing teachers' commitment to helping students sharpen critical reading skills. Summer learning camps are currently underway in elementary schools across the state and are one of multiple pathways offered to strengthen student achievement and promotion via Tennessee's comprehensive K-3 litera  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news: State Rep. Robert Stevens, R-Smyrna, announced $5.8 million in grant funding has been awarded to expand broadband access and digital program opportunities in Rutherford County. The county will receive five separate grants as part of $162.7 million in overall funding administered by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). The investments will provide broadband access and di  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: Tennessee Tech University applauded the return to space of its university trustee and two-time graduate Barry "Butch" Wilmore with the Boeing Starliner's successful June 5 launch. Wilmore and fellow astronaut Suni Williams are expected to dock at the International Space Station at 11:15 AM CT on Thursday. They will spend eight days at the ISS before beginning their return home  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 7 (TNSres) -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: The University of Memphis is further boosting its academic and research capabilities in artificial intelligence with a million-dollar investment in alignment with community efforts to bring xAI to Memphis, President Bill Hardgrave announced today. The initiative will be led by Provost David Russomanno and Jasbir Dhaliwal, EVP Research & Innovation. "The arrival of xAI is a per  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 4 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: UPDATE: Vanderbilt releases findings of review examining its response to March 26 reporter arrest Noted Nashville attorney Aubrey B. Harwell Jr. led an independent review of the decision to arrest a Nashville Scene reporter during a student protest on campus. The review concluded, among other things, that the arrest of the reporter "was not done to impede or prevent a reporter from covering the protest and, thus,  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 5 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will welcome incoming students from across the state as its newest class of Distinguished Tennessean Scholars this fall. "We are thrilled to once again offer the Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship award to more than 90 first-year students from across our state, recognizing their hard work, commitment to community and academic merit," said Vice Provost for Enrollment   more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, June 5 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: A University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing program has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward accreditation. The simulation program has received the designation of "endorsed" for the cornerstone standards of prebriefing, debriefing, facilitation and professional integrity from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INA  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 6 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: In 2008 at VUMC there were a group of doctors trying something unheard of on a handful of patients who signed up for their study. Half would receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in attempt to slow the progression of their early-stage Parkinson's disease, and the others would not. Hermitage resident Stephen Purcell, 70, has had Parkinson's disease for a long time. He knew something w  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 4 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The 208th U.S. Army Band Brass Quintet's festive and rousing performance set the tone for the Vanderbilt University's annual Joint Commissioning Ceremony on Friday, May 10, where a standing room only crowd of more than 400 gathered to honor 35 ROTC cadets and midshipmen commissioned into the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps. Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, vice chair of Vanderbilt's Board of Trust and retired vice admiral i  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 7 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has entered into a professional services agreement to provide oncology care at Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Cancer Center beginning July 1. Through this agreement Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and advanced practice nurses will be Cookeville Regional's exclusive providers of cancer services  more