NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Stress can creep up in our day-to-day lives and affect how we think, feel and perform in the workplace. Managing life stressors can support our mental health, improve productivity at work and reduce the risk of workplace conflict, injuries and accidents. A few common stressors that can affect job performance are lack of sleep, loss of a loved one, health ailments, financial obligations, prolonged periods of work  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 16 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: Dry weather for much of the region is growing dangerous and could be intensified by another stifling heat wave this week, producing browned grass and pushing farmers into a difficult financial spot in what is often a vital growth period for a range of crops. That's the word from officials at East Tennessee State University, where the state's official climate office is housed. "For parts of Northea  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 16 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: The national law firm of Baker Donelson has grown its Complex Litigation and Class Actions Group with the addition of Eduardo Bruera, an attorney with extensive experience in a wide range of commercial and constitutional litigation. Mr. Bruera joins the Firm as of counsel in its Washington, D.C. location. Mr. Bruera's legal work has spanned an array of industries, including energy, mining, manufacturi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 16, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $101,500 for Big Hill Pond State Park from the state's Tire Environmental Act Program. Big Hill Pond State Park will provide matching funds of $26,500 and use the grant to install a porous pavement trail and additional ADA parking using recycled scrap tires. The project co  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 16, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $146,521 for the Binghampton Development Corporation from the state's Tire Environmental Act Program. The Binghampton Development Corporation will provide matching funds of $75,479 and use the grant to provide bike lane barriers along roads in three Memphis communities usi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 16, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $28,800 for the Bledsoe County Board of Education from the state's Tire Environmental Act Program. The Bledsoe County Board of Education will provide matching funds of $7,200 and use the grant to install rubber mulch as playground surfaces at all three elementary schools i  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 19 -- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee issued the following news release: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST), Tennessee's largest health benefit plan company, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Tennessee's major quaternary healthcare provider, announce a new long-term network agreement. BlueCross members with employer-based or individual coverage in both Network P and S will continue to enjoy access to care at all Vanderbilt Health hospitals an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 15, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today welcomed Clayton Supply - Lux Doors of Morristown as the newest member of the Tennessee Green Star Partnership. The Tennessee Green Star Partnership is an environmental leadership program that recognizes manufacturers across the state committed to sustainability and exhibiting continuous impro  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, July 19 -- Eastman Chemical issued the following news release: Effective August 01, 2024, or as contracts allow, Eastman Chemical Company is announcing off-list price Increases in NAR and LAR for the following products: * Eastman -2EH Acid, all grades and packages: USD 0.05/lb (USD 0.11/kg) * Eastman -2EH Alcohol, all grades and packages: USD 0.05/lb (USD 0.11/kg) * Eastmann-Butanol, all grades and packages: USD 0.05/lb (USD 0.11/kg) * Eastman Isobutanol, all grades an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: During the Fall Faculty Assembly, scheduled for Thursday, August 22, beginning at 4:10 p.m. in the Student Life Center, faculty present will be asked to vote on a resolution to amend the faculty senate constitution. The content of the resolution that will be the subject of the vote is: RESOLUTION NO. 2024/25-001 Authorizing the Attendance of All Members of the Executive Committee at Special Sessions WHEREAS, t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 16, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $50,000 for the company Friendly Environment from the state's Tire Environmental Act Program. Friendly Environment, a tire processing and sustainable erosion and sediment control company, will provide matching funds of $50,000 to purchase equipment to assist with its scrap  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 19 -- The Georgia Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: Georgia Department of Public Safety Assistant Commissioner, Lt. Col. Joshua Lamb, has returned to Georgia from Israel after an intensive two weeks of public safety leadership training with the country's top police executives for the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange's (GILEE) 31st annual peer-to-peer executive education program. Lt. Col. Lamb served as Head of Delegation for a g  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 16, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $35,522 for Hands-On Science Center from the state's Tire Environmental Act Program. Hands-On Science Center, a science education hub in Tullahoma, will provide matching funds of $8,800 to build an eco-friendly outdoor area, the Eco-Explorer Zone, using approximately 1,200  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Jeffrey Spraggins Jeffrey Spraggins, associate professor of cell and developmental biology, biochemistry, and chemistry, has been named director of the Mass Spectrometry Research Center. He succeeds Richard Caprioli, Stanford Moore Chair in Biochemistry, who established the MSRC in 1998 and who is retiring this summer. Spraggins is a leading scientist in spatial biology and imaging mass spectrometry--an untarget  more

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, July 16 -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: * * * Chris Frost, MD Assumes Expanded Role as Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer; Klaus Boel, MD to Oversee Company's Physician Enterprise as Senior Vice President, Physician Services * * * Lifepoint Health(R), a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to making communities healthier, has appointed two physician leaders to key roles for the organi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due August 1, 2024 Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC): This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC, collaboratively) may select 1 nominee for the Greenwall Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics. These three-year career development awards enable junior faculty members to carry out innovative bioethics research that goes beyo  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due August 6, 2024 Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC): This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Overview Vanderbilt University may submit 2 applications from each School for the Procter & Gamble Higher Education Grant Program. The program provides support for efforts that will better prepare students for success in business (see examples bel  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Applications due August 8, 2024 Vanderbilt (VU + VUMC): This is a joint competition for VU and VUMC investigators. All investigators should follow these instructions. Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award Program. The foundation supports early-career biomedical scholars doing pioneering research. This award provides up to $550,000 over fi  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 19 -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: By Hannah Askew Looking to enjoy some live music but don't feel like traveling far? There are plenty of year-round music festivals in our area to choose from. Whether you're a fan of punk rock or want to experience rhythm and roots in the birthplace of country music, here are five music festivals all within a half-day drive of Johnson City: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Music Festival - Celebratin  more

DECORAH, Iowa, July 18 -- Luther College issued the following news: This year, Luther College's Dorian Summer Music Camps hosted more than 600 middle and high school students throughout June. These campers took part in a variety of music and other programs during their time on Luther's campus. Campers came from the Midwest, Southwest, Southeast and more. Campers represented a total of 18 states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Miss  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: More than 69,000 donors from across the country and around the world showed their unwavering support for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, by contributing a historic $332 million to the state's flagship university during the 2023-24 fiscal year. This marks the third consecutive record fundraising year for the Knoxville campus and the first to surpass $300 million. The funds given by donors help addres  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Farner to its Board of Commissioners. Appointed by Mayor Freddie O'Connell on June 18, 2024, Farner will serve the remaining seven-year term of former Commissioner Bill Freeman. Farner brings a wealth of experience to the MNAA Board. He has been the Business Manager and Secretary-Trea  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 16, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $353,232 for the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance from the state's Tire Environmental Act Program. The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance, a community outdoor recreation project, will provide matching funds of $88,308 and use the grant to construct two sections of porous pavement tr  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Patti White, BA'76, and her husband, George, funded the Black Box Theater in Rothschild College to honor their children, Frances White, BA'11, and George A. White, BA'19. (Harrison McClary/Vanderbilt University) Since her time as a young alumni trustee soon after graduating, Patti White, BA'76, has celebrated her connections to Vanderbilt through continuing service and philanthropy. "My husband, George, and I li  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 18 (TNSres) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news on July 17, 2024: * * * She led as a student. * * * By Sammy Asbury KeiAndra Harper, a recent East Tennessee State University graduate and Roan Scholars Leadership Program alumni, won a coveted spot for the Tennessee Governor's Management Fellowship Class of 2026. She is one of five selected from across the country to participate in the two-year program. The fellows will gain a deeper u  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- Tusculum University issued the following news: By Jim Wozniak Challenges posed this year by the revision in the FAFSA program have prevented many current and incoming college students from having financial information earlier so they can make decisions on their choice for higher education. For other new students, additional factors might have come into play that have delayed or put on hold their process for determining which institution will suit their needs.  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: By Bonnie Arant Ertelt The old adage "what goes around comes around" is proving true in all the best ways for the newly renamed Vanderbilt University Museum of Art. Because of a provision in a gift agreement to the Brooklyn Museum of Art made by philanthropist collectors George H. Sullivan and his mother, Mary Mildred Sullivan, in the early 20th century, nearly 3,400 prints are being added to Vanderbilt's art col  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Artificial intelligence has captured the world's attention as a possible beginning of a new world order, with science fiction-like outcomes ranging from utopia to a robot apocalypse. Hyperbolic predictions aside, AI has already impacted censorship and misinformation worldwide. On June 24 in The Future of Free Speech at Vanderbilt University and the Center for Democracy and Technology convened a symposium on Arti  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: All full-time and part-time Vanderbilt University students, faculty, staff and postdocs can ride WeGo local and regional buses, paratransit services and the WeGo Star free of charge at any time. Starting July 17, the university is transitioning from using physical Commodore Cards to utilizing the "QuickTicket by WeGo" app or a physical QuickTicket card. All users will receive a unique registration code sent to   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: The Russell G. Hamilton Graduate Leadership Institute is celebrating the announcement of its spring 2024 grant awardees. The awards are named in honor of Vanderbilt's first African American dean. This grant cycle, nine Professional Development and Training Grants and nine Dissertation Enhancement Grants were awarded to Vanderbilt Graduate School students. These students are among the more than 260 graduate student  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSres) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 18, 2024 -- First-of-its-kind report offers manufacturers and retailers an analysis of consumer attitudes and behaviors to product safety. The release of its first ever consumer product safety pulse report by Sedgwick's Brand Protection division is backed by a comprehensive survey of over 2,000 consumers across North America and E  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 16, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $313,906 for the Smith County Board of Education from the state's Tire Environmental Act Program. The Smith County Board of Education will provide matching funds of $78,476 and use the grant to install rubber mulch as playground surfaces for 18 playgrounds and one picnic a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 18 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 17, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and recycling goals. Local governments can divert m  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Education issued the following news on July 16, 2024: * * * Launches Tennessee Flagship Industry Partner Award * * * Chattanooga, TN -- As part of the annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Institute, today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 49 work-based learning (WBL) employers named a Tennessee Flagship Industry Partner for their contributions and partnerships with local school districts across the state.   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 98-00578) on July 15, 2024: * * * In Re: Application Of Electric Lightwave, LLC For Authority To Resell Telecommunications Services In Tennessee ORDER GRANTING COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF CCN This matter came before Chairman Herbert H. Hilliard, Commissioner Clay R. Good, Commissioner Kenneth C. Hill, Commissioner David Crowell, and Commissioner John Hie of the Tennessee   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 18-00124) on July 15, 2024: * * * In Re: Petition Of Light Source Communications, LLC For A CCN To Provide Competing Local Telecommunications Services ORDER GRANTING COMPANY'S REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION OF CCN This matter came before Chairman Herbert H. Hilliard, Vice Chairman David F. Jones, Commissioner Robin L. Morrison, Commissioner Kenneth C. Hill, and Commissioner David Crowell  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 20-00103): * * * In Re: Application Of Mastec Network Solutions, LLC For A Certificate To Provide Access Telecommunications Services Throughout The State Of Tennessee ORDER GRANTING WITHDRAWAL OF CANCELLATION REQUEST FOLLOWING COMPANY COMPLIANCE AND CLOSING DOCKET This matter is before the Tennessee Public Utility Commission upon a Withdrawal of Request for Cancellation for Noncompl  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 8 -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 11-00211): * * * In Re: Application Of Revtel, LLC, For A Certificate To Provide Facilities-Based Competing Local Exchange Telecommunications Services On A Facilities And Resold Basis And Long-Distance Service On A Resold Basis ORDER GRANTING WITHDRAWAL OF CANCELLATION REQUEST FOLLOWING COMPANY COMPLIANCE AND CLOSING DOCKET This matter is before the Tennessee Public Utility Commissi  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 16 -- Tennessee American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * Grants to Assist Uniformed, Professional and Volunteer Fire Departments * * * To show its continued commitment to community fire departments and local emergency management services, Tennessee American Water announced today it is accepting applications for its 2024 Firefighting Support Grant Program. "We appreciate our firefighters and first r  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSres) -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University set an all-time record for externally funded research for the fourth year in a row, according to university administrators. The university topped $46 million in externally funded research in fiscal year 2024, supported by nearly 200 research activations. The total figure for the fiscal year, which ended June 30, surpasses Tech's previous record by $10 milli  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: Tennessee Tech University is now the top producer of computer science graduates among all public universities in the state of Tennessee, according to enrollment data compiled by Tech's Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, and Effectiveness. Figures for the 2022 - 2023 academic year, the last full year of data available, show that Tech graduated 129 computer science students, ahead o  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on July 18, 2024: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in favor of the State in Friends of George's, Inc. v. Mulroy--a case involving a constitutional challenge to Tennessee's Adult Entertainment Act. Last summer, a federal district court halted enforcement of the law in Shelby County. The Sixth Circuit conclu  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Advertisement Alex Lupsasca plans to extend Earth's largest telescope network beyond the atmosphere with a space-based dish. It could spot part of a black hole we've never seen before and perhaps discover new physics By Thomas Lewton 15 July 2024 Paul Ryding We are living in the era of black hole photography. In 2019, the first picture taken of a black hole was released. Un  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 16, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $217,060 for Tims Ford State Park from the state's Tire Environmental Act Program. Tims Ford State Park will provide matching funds of $54,265 and use the grant to install three separate porous pavement trails using recycled scrap tires. The project costs $271,325 and crea  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Exercising outdoors in the summer offers a unique set of opportunities and challenges. The warm weather and longer days are invigorating and offer a change of scenery from indoor workouts, but the heat and sun can pose risks such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and sunburn. To enjoy the benefits of outdoor exercise while minimizing these dangers, it is important to take the following precautions: Choose the righ  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 19 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: Persistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse adult population, an international team of researchers has reported. While previous research has linked suboptimal sleep durations to increased diabetes risk, the current report, published June 27 in the journal Dia  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, July 16 -- Union University issued the following news release: Since 1987, Union has hosted thousands of high school and middle school students for summer FUGE Camps. These camps, organized by Lifeway Christian Resources, provide students with a weeklong summer camp experience that is centered on Bible study, worship and recreational activities. "FUGE Camps offer a safe space for students from all over the country to come and learn that following Christ is the most excitin  more

JACKSON, Tennessee, July 18 (TNSres) Union University issued the following news release: A new book published by Union University Press explores themes from the Gospel of Mark as preached in a series of chapel sermons by Union employees. "Recognizing and Responding to the Messiah: Sermons on the Gospel of Mark," edited by Ray Van Neste and Justin Wainscott in Union's School of Theology and Missions, includes chapters from nine different contributors drawn from sermons they preached in chapel i  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 17 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis' Institute for Public Service Reporting won first place in this year's Green Eyeshade Awards. Judges awarded the institute the top prize in the journalism contest's online public service reporting category for its entry, "Unraveling Police Abuse That Led to Tyre Nichols' Murder." Now in its 74th year, the Green Eyeshades is the nation's oldest regional journalism contest. Spons  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Important changes regarding Vanderbilt Box will be implemented in the coming weeks. These changes are part of ongoing efforts to enhance data security, streamline processes and improve collaboration across the university. Starting Sunday, Sept. 1, Vanderbilt IT will begin changing the status of Box accounts for users who leave Vanderbilt to 'Inactive.' This means that any data shared from such accounts will no l  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 19 -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: Dr. Ken Grubbs ('97, '20), Roger Smith ('73) and Lily Sanchez ('16) have been recognized by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga as the 2024 Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Service and GOLD Excellence Award recipients, respectively. Presented by UTC's Division of Advancement, the Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest annual commendation presented to an alumnus or alumna an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Liudmila Tahai has been appointed as the inaugural director of the newly formed Vanderbilt University Social, Behavioral and Educational Research Institutional Review Board. Tahai's appointment marks a pivotal moment as the university continues to tailor its new IRB services to better support most human participant studies conducted at Vanderbilt University. Liudmila Tahai. "I am honored to join Vanderbilt and l  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Biopsies are clinical tools commonly used to diagnose a variety of diseases or to monitor tissue for abnormal growth or even rejection of a transplant. During biopsies, tissue samples are removed from the body so they can be examined more closely, but depending on the type of tissue that's needed, the procedure can be rather invasive. Researchers from the School of Medicine Basic Sciences recently developed an an  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 16 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Our nation is suffering from a crisis of connection. The U.S. surgeon general warns of an epidemic of loneliness. Our politics have become polarized. The norms of free and respectful speech are challenged on our campuses. And social trust in each other and institutions is near an all-time low. Yet, we can weave together our communities and our nation. "How to Heal a Divided America" will begin in Nashville, Tenn  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 17 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on July 16, 2024: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $362,527 for Warren County from the state's Tire Environmental Act Program. Warren County will provide matching funds of $90,632 and use the grant to purchase equipment to improve the county's management of scrap tires. The project costs $453,159 and will support the clean  more