News Tipoffs - Tennessee Editors
'I had the most amazing year of my life': Salford student reflects on experience at MTSU
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 21 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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'I had the most amazing year of my life': Salford student reflects on experience at MTSU
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -When Ruby Grace Smith arrived at Middle Tennessee State University from the United Kingdom last fall for an academic year in the United States, she had no idea the experience would turn into the most incredible year of her life.
Visiting from MTSU's sister university, the Univer
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2nd Suit Filed in Death of Ole Miss Football Player
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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2nd Suit Filed in Death of Ole Miss Football Player
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The mother of an Ole Miss football player who was shot and killed at a party in Cordova last year has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit, marking the second such lawsuit filed in recent days.
According to the Daily Memphian, Chantrel Bernhart filed the suit Thursday in Shelby County Circuit Court, two days after th
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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2026.
About AEP
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AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that David Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, and Charles Meyers, Executive Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Equinix, have been elected to AEP's Board of Directors (the "
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Agriculture Department Names General Counsel
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Agriculture Department Names General Counsel
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has named Matthew McClanahan as general counsel, the Nashville Post reports.
McClanahan will assume the role on Aug. 3 and provide legal counsel to the department and oversee other legal matters. He previously worked as a managing partner at his law firm McClanahan & Winston in
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American Farm Bureau Federation Issues Letter to Congressional Leadership
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSletter) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following letter to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 16, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Chuck Schumer
Minority Leader
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Hakeem Jeffr
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates Completion of Maternity Expansion
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release:
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Celebrates Completion of Maternity Expansion
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital announced the completion of its new expanded maternity unit, a $17 million investment that strengthens access to maternity care and enhances the birthing experience for thousands of families across Middle Tennessee.
As Rutherford Co
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Baker Donelson's Robert H. Wall Elected to North Carolina Bar Association Board of Governors
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 22 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Baker Donelson's Robert H. Wall Elected to North Carolina Bar Association Board of Governors
Baker Donelson shareholder Robert H. Wall has been elected to serve a three-year term on the North Carolina Bar Association's (NCBA) Board of Governors. The election took place during the Annual Meeting Business Meeting.
The NCBA Board of Governors oversees the governance and strategic direction of the
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Baptist Memorial tops out new Fayette County hospital
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 21 [Category: BizBizHospital] -- Baptist Memorial Health Care posted the following news release:
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Baptist Memorial tops out new Fayette County hospital
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 21, 2026 - Baptist Memorial Health Care and Fayette County held a topping out ceremony and beam signing on Tuesday for Baptist Memorial Hospital-Fayette County, which is slated to open in spring 2027.
The event marked a significant milestone for the $27 million community hospital that wil
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Battelle Energy Alliance Reaches $5 Million Agreement Resolving EEOC Charges of Religious and Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Battelle Energy Alliance Reaches $5 Million Agreement Resolving EEOC Charges of Religious and Disability Discrimination
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Idaho-based engineering company settles federal lawsuit stemming from alleged COVID-19 vaccine mandate-related discrimination
MEMPHIS -Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), a research, engineering and consulting company based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, agreed to resolv
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Beeson Divinity School Celebrates Riches of Five Protestant Traditions During Third Annual Preaching Conference
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 20 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Beeson Divinity School Celebrates Riches of Five Protestant Traditions During Third Annual Preaching Conference
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Samford University's Beeson Divinity School hosted its third annual preaching conference, July 14-16. The theme of this year's conference-"Manifold Wisdom: The Riches of Preaching Across Christian Traditions"-celebrated preaching contributions from five Protestant traditions: Baptist, Angl
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Blackburn Introduces Legislation to Increase Domestic Production of Critical Medical Supplies
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn Introduces Legislation to Increase Domestic Production of Critical Medical Supplies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the Our Nation's Supply chain for Healthcare has Over Reliance Elsewhere Act ( ONSHORE) Manufacturing Act to encourage the domestic production of critical medical products through targeted tax incentives designed to increase inves
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Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate to Pass SAVE America Act Following President Trump's Address to the Nation
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate to Pass SAVE America Act Following President Trump's Address to the Nation
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'There is nothing objectionable about these measures.'
'If every state was like Tennessee, there would be no need for the SAVE America Act.'
'There is no other developed nation that leaves their election so vulnerable to fraud and manipulation.'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - To
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Building Financial Freedom Throughout the Legal Career
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Building Financial Freedom Throughout the Legal Career
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Join Memphis tax attorney and financial educator Brooke Benjamin Kelley on Sept. 24 for "Beyond the Billable Hour: Building Financial Freedom Throughout Your Legal Career."
This one-hour webcast will air from noon to 1 p.m. CDT. While law school teaches how to analyze risk, very few lawyers are taught how to
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CAIR-CA Condemns Death Threats Targeting CEO Hussam Ayloush on X Account of Anti-Muslim Extremist, Disgraced Former FBI Agent John Guandolo
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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CAIR-CA Condemns Death Threats Targeting CEO Hussam Ayloush on X Account of Anti-Muslim Extremist, Disgraced Former FBI Agent John Guandolo
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today condemned online death threats directed at Hussam Ayloush, the organization's CEO and executive director of CAIR's Greater Los Angeles Area office (CA
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Candidates Outline Priorities for Johnson City Juvenile Judge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Candidates Outline Priorities for Johnson City Juvenile Judge
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Three attorneys are seeking to succeed retiring Johnson City Juvenile Court Judge Sharon Green in the Aug. 6 election.
Candidates Dustin David Jones, Stephanie A. Sherwood and Lisa A. Witherspoon highlighted their experience in juvenile and family law and outlined priorities for the court during inter
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Celebrated Bluegrass Duo Dailey & Vincent to Bring A Beautiful Life Tour to Heritage Center
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 21 -- The University of Dubuque posted the following news release:
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Celebrated Bluegrass Duo Dailey & Vincent to Bring A Beautiful Life Tour to Heritage Center
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - Dailey & Vincent will perform music that speaks to faith, family, hope, and the journey they have walked together with A Beautiful Life Tour at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. The respected duo in American roots music will open the 14th ann
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Congressman Cohen Announces $8.3 Million in Infrastructure Improvements for Memphis VA Medical Center
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $8.3 Million in Infrastructure Improvements for Memphis VA Medical Center
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New X-ray and MRI machines and new roofs
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the Lieutenant Colonel Luke J. Weathers Veterans Administration Medical Center in Memphis will receive $8,302,004 in infrastructure improvements in the third quarter of this fiscal year.
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Congressman Cohen Announces NIH Grant to St. Jude
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces NIH Grant to St. Jude
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$515,504 grant is the fourth to the hospital this week
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will receive a grant of $515,504 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences for research on yeast transcription under the direction Dr. Tanja Mittag of the Department of Struct
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Congressman Cohen Denounces Heartless Trump-Miller Immigration Policies at Judiciary Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Denounces Heartless Trump-Miller Immigration Policies at Judiciary Committee Markup
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Says even considering not offering legal counsel to children facing deportation "is hard to fathom"
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today denounced the immigration policies of the Trump administration including a proposal to deny legal re
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Congressman Cohen Raises Questions at Intelligence Committee Hearing on Emerging Threats
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Raises Questions at Intelligence Committee Hearing on Emerging Threats
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Asks about American election integrity, advanced computer chips
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today questioned expert witnesses at a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on "Emerging Threats 25 Years after 9/11."
Congressman Cohen asked about threats to free and fair elec
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CSIS Issues Commentary: Elbows Up - Price of Economic Coercion Against Canada
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 21, 2026, by Philip Luck, director of Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business:
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Elbows Up: The Price of Economic Coercion Against Canada
Trade negotiators often speak of tariffs as "leverage." As tariffs have been utilized by the Trump administration, this is essentially another word for coercion. On July 20, 2026, the Trump administration escalated what
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DC Council Honors UDC's Bessie Stockard With Ceremonial Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news:
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DC Council Honors UDC's Bessie Stockard With Ceremonial Resolution
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At its July 14 meeting, the Council of the District of Columbia honored longtime UDC faculty member and coach Bessie Stockard with a ceremonial resolution recognizing her lifetime accomplishments in athletics, academics and mentorship. The resolution noted her recent retirement as an associate professor of health, nursing and
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Democrats Block Blackburn Resolution Condemning Judge Eleanor Ross' Gross Misconduct
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Democrats Block Blackburn Resolution Condemning Judge Eleanor Ross' Gross Misconduct
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'The American people deserve federal judges who uphold the highest standards of integrity... not those who turn their chambers into a venue for extramarital affairs.'
'There is no reason any member of this body should object to my resolution today.'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democrats blocked U.S. Senato
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Dr. Tejesh Patel Appointed to Dual Chair Role in Pathology and Dermatology
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 21 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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Dr. Tejesh Patel Appointed to Dual Chair Role in Pathology and Dermatology
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Tejesh Patel, MD, FAAD, has been named chair of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine's Department of Pathology, effective July 1. Dr. Patel has served as interim chair since March 2024. He has also served as chair of the Kaplan-Amonette Department of Dermatology since 2018 and
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Federal Reserve Seeks Comments on Macon Banctrust Share Retention Application
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is seeking public comment on an application under the Change in Bank Control Act involving Macon Banctrust Inc., Lafayette, Tennessee.
A group led by Hugh Wayne Clark of Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, and family members from Lafayette, Tennessee, seeks to retain voting shares of Macon Banctrust Inc. and indirectly retain voting shares of Macon Bank and Trust Company, both in Lafayette.
Comments regarding the application must be receiv
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling
For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Tennessee's New Anti-Bullying Law Just Took Effect - What Your School Needs to Know Before the 2026-27 School Year
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 21, 2026:
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Tennessee's New Anti-Bullying Law Just Took Effect: What Your School Needs to Know Before the 2026-27 School Year
A new Tennessee law that took effect July 1 now makes it a crime for any school employee to engage in conduct deemed bullying or cyberbullying toward students, marking a notable shift from the state's prior focus on student-on-student misconduct. While many schools alread
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Getty Caps Off $4.85M Initiative to Protect Buildings Designed by Black Architects
LOS ANGELES, California, July 21 -- The J. Paul Getty Trust posted the following news release:
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Getty Caps Off $4.85M Initiative to Protect Buildings Designed by Black Architects
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The Getty Foundation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announced today five Conserving Black Modernism grants as part of the culminating round of funding for this initiative dedicated to preserving significant works of architecture by Black archi
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Harshbarger Statement on FY27 Appropriations
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Harshbarger Statement on FY27 Appropriations
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Washington, D.C - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) today released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. The vote comes as Senate Democrats yet again threaten to shut down the government ahead of the September 30 fiscal year-end deadline, just weeks before Election Day. This clean, s
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I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking the next step to ensure its customers have reliable power for decades to come, while positioning Rockport, Indiana, for long-term economic success. I&M has requested approval from the Indiana Utility Regulator
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ICE Reverses Traffic Stop Pause
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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ICE Reverses Traffic Stop Pause
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President Donald Trump quickly reversed a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decision to pause most U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicle stops after expressing frustration with the policy, Axios reports.
The temporary suspension, which lasted just a few hours, followed two fatal ICE shootings within a week and
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Institute for Justice: Massachusetts Families File Appeal to Supreme Court Challenging Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release:
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Massachusetts Families File Appeal to Supreme Court Challenging Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services
BOSTON--Can the government withhold aid from children because of their parents' exercise of a constitutional right? That's the question two Massachusetts families are asking the United States Supreme Court to address in a newly filed petition for certiorari. A Massachusetts
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Jack C. Massey College of Business Joins EFMD Global, Sets Course for EQUIS
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Jack C. Massey College of Business Joins EFMD Global, Sets Course for EQUIS
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Tennessee's only EFMD business school member; one of 23 in the United States
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 20, 2026) - Belmont University's Jack C. Massey College of Business has joined EFMD Global as full member, becoming the only business school in Tennessee and one of only 23 in the United States to hold this distinction. The members
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Jay Santos joins Cape Coral team for Synovus, now Pinnacle Financial Partners
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Jay Santos joins Cape Coral team for Synovus, now Pinnacle Financial Partners
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Strong talent strengthens service for clients in Southwest Florida
CAPE CORAL, Fla., July 21, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank,
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July 'Out of the Blue' explores MTSU Police Department, campus safety resources [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 21 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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July 'Out of the Blue' explores MTSU Police Department, campus safety resources [+VIDEO]
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -"Out of the Blue," Middle Tennessee State University's monthly television magazine program, takes viewers inside the MTSU Police Department in the July episode, highlighting the many services and resources available to support the campus community.
Operating around the clock and
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Meet Watts the DREMC Lineduck
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news:
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Meet Watts the DREMC Lineduck
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The results are in. Duck River Electric's new mascot is Watts the Duck! Watts could not be more excited and wanted to go ahead and introduce himself to Tennessee's electric co-ops.
"Hello, everyone! I'm Watts, the newest member of the cooperative family," Watts said. "I'm the friendly new face of DREMC -one with feathers, webbed
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NFL Players Association Rising Stars List Forecasts Next Wave of Players Expected to Drive Fan Demand and Merchandise Sales
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The National Football League Players Association issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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NFLPA Rising Stars List Forecasts Next Wave of Players Expected to Drive Fan Demand and Merchandise Sales
Annual List Provides Retailers, League Sponsors and Official Licensees with Early Commercial Insights to Inform Product Development, Marketing, Content and Retail Strategy
This Year's List Includes Standout Rookies and Veteran Players Such as Fernando Mendoza,
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People Behind the Power - Meet Woody Bingham
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 [Category: Energy] -- The Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association posted the following news:
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People Behind the Power - Meet Woody Bingham
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Whether he is teaching a Bible class, painting a rock for his community to enjoy or restoring power for his electric cooperative, Woody Bingham is one of the people behind the power.
Bingham was born and raised in Devonia in Anderson County. He now calls Deere Lodge in Morgan County home with his wife and their th
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added two experienced professionals to its Health & Benefits team. Kim Malleolo has joined th
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Princeton Review Lists Belmont University Among 'Best Business Schools for 2027'
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 (TNSrep) -- Belmont University posted the following news:
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Princeton Review Lists Belmont University Among 'Best Business Schools for 2027'
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On-campus MBA continues to deliver an exceptional student experience among top programs nation wide
Belmont University's Jack C. Massey College of Business was named to The Princeton Review's list of the Best On-Campus MBA Programs, included in the organization's Best Business Schools for 2027 report (https://www.p
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Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 21 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
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by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations
Cedarville University's Student Launch Team placed third overall at the 2026 Space Grant Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition, earning recognition for engineering innovation, technical excellence and Christ-centered leadership.
Competing against 16 collegiate teams from
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Tenn. Financial Institutions Commissioner Gonzales Announces Weekly Formula Rate July 21, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions issued the following news on July 21, 2026:
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COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE JULY 21, 2026
Commissioner of Financial Institutions Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 10.75 percent per annum.
The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 6.75 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on
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Tennessee Suit Against Meta Goes to Court
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Tennessee Suit Against Meta Goes to Court
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The Tennessee Attorney General's (AG) Office is facing Meta in court as its challenge to the social media company's Instagram platform began today in Nashville.
The Tennessean reports that the state sued Meta in October 2023, alleging Instagram is "unfairly and deceptively addictive and harmful, particularly to young peo
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TSU Alumna Steffanie Rivers Launches Groundbreaking National HBCU Drone and Aviation Initiative
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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TSU Alumna Steffanie Rivers Launches Groundbreaking National HBCU Drone and Aviation Initiative
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - When Steffanie Rivers walked across the graduation stage at Tennessee State University in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in mass communications, she viewed the world through the lens of a traditional storyteller. Decades later, she is looking at the world from an en
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TVA To Prepare Programmatic Review for Generator Interconnection Projects
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSFR) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority intends to prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to evaluate environmental effects of transmission system activities tied to generator interconnection requests across its Power Service Area, establishing a standardized framework for future reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act.
The proposed review would cover transmission projects associated with TVA's Large Generator Interconnection Procedures, Small Ge
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Two Harshbarger Bills Advance Through Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Two Harshbarger Bills Advance Through Energy and Commerce Committee
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) released the following statements after the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced two of her bills at today's full committee markup. Members passed the Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026 and the Affordabl
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UT Law Holds Symposium on Rural Justice Gap, Launches New Legal Desert Incubator
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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UT Law Holds Symposium on Rural Justice Gap, Launches New Legal Desert Incubator
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The University of Tennessee Winston College of Law recently held its 2026 Orr Symposium. This year's theme, "Closing the Rural Justice Gap: Innovation and Regulatory Reform," examined the causes of legal deserts and explored practical solutions. According to Knox TN Today, speakers f
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UTC's Erkan Kaplanoglu and Christopher Stokes honored with 2026 UT System President's Awards
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 21 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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UTC's Erkan Kaplanoglu and Christopher Stokes honored with 2026 UT System President's Awards
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Christopher Stokes, top, and Dr. Erkan Kaplanogu are recipients of 2026 UT System President's Awards. Individual photos by Angela Foster. Awards photo courtesy of UT System.
Two members of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga family, Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu and Christopher Stokes,
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Vanderbilt to establish the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang College of Art, Architecture and Design in San Francisco
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 21 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Vanderbilt to establish the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang College of Art, Architecture and Design in San Francisco
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Anchored by a $75 million matching gift from the Huang family, the new college places art, innovation and design at the heart of Vanderbilt's San Francisco campus
Vanderbilt University today announced plans to establish the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang College of Art, Architecture and Design
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Why Understanding the "Why" Matters
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 20 -- The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service posted the following news:
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Why Understanding the "Why" Matters
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By : Amanda Shappard
Published : 07/20/2026
Our work at IPS is more than just an operation-it is the mechanism through which communities and citizens experience fairness, safety and trust. One of the most powerful drivers in operational excellence is understanding why our actions matter. As trusted consultants, administrators and
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WKU Communications and Marketing wins 2026 Circle of Excellence Award
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, July 21 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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WKU Communications and Marketing wins 2026 Circle of Excellence Award
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The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recently named the recipients of its 2026 Circle of Excellence Award winners. This global recognition celebrates outstanding work in educational advancement from institutions around the world.
WKU Communications and Marketing was honored with a Gold Award for the c
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