Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee
'Cowrite the Future' campaign touts Nashville as innovation destination, showcases local innovators
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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'Cowrite the Future' campaign touts Nashville as innovation destination, showcases local innovators
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For decades, Nashville's story to the outside world has been deeply rooted in music and the music industry. But across the city in labs, startups and research centers, a different kind of creativity is at work, one that's measured in patents, prototypes and problems solved-and its story deserves i
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'We are service-driven people': DNP students treat patients in rural Peru
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 30 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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'We are service-driven people': DNP students treat patients in rural Peru
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Karent Gresbrink (left), Kelly Jourdan, Chyna Germany and Dr. Kate McKinney pose at Machu Picchu. Photo courtesy of Dr. Kate McKinney.
In June, a woman in rural Peru walked five hours to receive a pap smear at a health clinic.
Those treating the woman-and others like her-included University of Tennesse
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2 from UT Health Sciences Honored with UT President's Awards
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 30 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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2 from UT Health Sciences Honored with UT President's Awards
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The University of Tennessee System has named two employees from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences among the recipients of the 2026 President's Awards, the highest honor a UT employee can receive.
Edwin Jeffres, assistant vice chancellor of Facilities, and Tina Dudney, MD, professor and assistant dean for Gr
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A-State Faculty Helping Military Veterans Through Concussion Screening Tool
JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 29 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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A-State Faculty Helping Military Veterans Through Concussion Screening Tool
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JONESBORO - One Arkansas State University professor is using a sports medicine assessment originally developed for student-athletes to help military veterans after returning from deployment.
Dr. Scott Bruce is a professor of athletic training and co-chair of the Veterans' Suicide Prevention Program. He is using the Global We
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Accomplished administrator and professor named dean of academic operations and the Education Division at Tusculum
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Accomplished administrator and professor named dean of academic operations and the Education Division at Tusculum
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GREENEVILLE - A 21-year professional with experience in the classroom and in high-level collegiate positions has been named dean of academic operations and the Education Division at Tusculum University.
Dr. Sarah Hartman will serve as a member of Tusculum's Office of Academic Affairs leaders
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
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* Raises full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25 to $6.55 per share
* Supports affordability with up to $16 billion in expected cost offsets from load growth and $1.4 billion in expected customer savings from federal loan guarantees and grants
* Expands new load additions to 69 gigawatts
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Center for Biological Diversity Opposes EPA Approval of Topramezone for Genetically Modified Cotton Over Endangered Species Risks and Incomplete Consultation
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 22nd, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticide Programs
Docket Center
Topramezone: New Use on Herbicide Resistant Cotton
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via Regulations.gov Docket Only Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-3291
Re: Proposed Approval of New Use
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Congressman Cohen Announces $2.4 Million in NIH Grants to UTHSC
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $2.4 Million in NIH Grants to UTHSC
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) will receive four grants totaling $2,447,031 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
One grant, for $678,934, is for research on novel host-adaptation mechanisms regulating Aspergillus pathogenic fitness u
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Congressman Cohen Announces $528,000 National Science Foundation Grant to the University of Memphis
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Announces $528,000 National Science Foundation Grant to the University of Memphis
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#In collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Dr. Xiaolei Huang, a professor of computer science at the University of Memphis, will receive a grant of $528,137 from the National Sc
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Eight colleges and universities collaborate to form the innovative Appalachian Undergraduate Research Alliance
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Eight colleges and universities collaborate to form the innovative Appalachian Undergraduate Research Alliance
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The reality that a collection of higher education institutions can accomplish so much more together instead of each one always going it alone is the driving force behind a new collaborative in the region.
Dr. Susan Monteleone speaks with attendees at the Appalachian Undergraduate Research Allia
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ETSU launches new EMS-to-BSN pathway
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 29 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU launches new EMS-to-BSN pathway
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The East Tennessee State University College of Nursing is leading an initiative set to strengthen our region's nursing workforce.
The College of Nursing has received a $250,000 grant to launch a new EMS-to-BSN Pathway, creating opportunities for experienced emergency medical services (EMS) professionals to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while he
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 83 Candidates Across 18 States
NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 83 Candidates Across 18 States
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Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running AZ, CT, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, VT, VA, and WI
NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of endorsements of Moms Deman
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Freed-Hardeman University Appoints Dr. Shawn D. Mathis to Lead Global MBA Program
HENDERSON, Tennessee, July 29 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news:
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Freed-Hardeman University Appoints Dr. Shawn D. Mathis to Lead Global MBA Program
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HENDERSON, Tenn. -(July 29, 2026) -Freed-Hardeman University is strengthening its global business education initiatives with the appointment of Dr. Shawn D. Mathis as director of the Global MBA Program and visiting professor of global leadership and institutional governance.
In this role, Mathis will lead the continue
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From applause to impact: ETSU Martin Center delivers $8 million economic impact
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, July 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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From applause to impact: ETSU Martin Center delivers $8 million economic impact
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When the lights came up after award-winning author John Green's capacity crowd appearance at the 2026 Festival of Ideas, the 1,236-seat ETSU Foundation Grand Hall erupted in applause. It was one more moment in a venue that has quickly become essential to the region's cultural life.
After opening its doors to t
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Hamilton County DA: Felony Conviction Rates on the Rise
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Hamilton County DA: Felony Conviction Rates on the Rise
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Hamilton County District Attorney (DA) Coty Wamp says felony conviction rates have risen significantly over the past five years, citing Tennessee Department of Correction data showing felony convictions increased from 385 in 2020 to 641 in 2025, a 66% increase, Chattanoogan.com reports.
Wamp attributed the
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia an
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ICYMI: AFP Warns the Evergreen State's Legacy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is Fleeing
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: AFP Warns the Evergreen State's Legacy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is Fleeing
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Olympia, WA -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) Western Region Director Heather Andrews and AFP-Tennessee Grassroots Engagement Director Pam Furr published an opinion piece in The Spokesman Review, stating that Washington's income tax is driving away businesses while calling Tenness
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections
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Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Hawaii, Alabama, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming for their support of local franchise businesses
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Immigrant and Human Rights Groups Demand Release of Nursing Mother Detained by ICE 700 Miles From Children
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center issued the following news release:
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Immigrant and Human Rights Groups Demand Release of Nursing Mother Detained by ICE 700 Miles From Children
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ms. Maria Perez/* was arrested without a warrant by ICE while taking both of her children to the doctor. Ms. Perez is mother to a ten-month-old, whom she is breastfeeding, and a two-year-old with Down syndrome. Her arrest violates ICE's own Directive 11032.
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Nursing Mother of Two Arrested Without Warrant by ICE, Held 700 Miles From Her Children in Violation of the Agency's Own Policy
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center posted the following news release:
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Nursing Mother of Two Arrested Without Warrant by ICE, Held 700 Miles From Her Children in Violation of the Agency's Own Policy
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -Ms. Maria Perez* was arrested without a warrant by ICE while taking both of her children to the doctor. Ms. Perez is mother to a ten-month-old, whom she is breastfeeding, and a two-year-old with Down syndrome. Her
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ORNL launches national cement and concrete innovation hub
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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ORNL launches national cement and concrete innovation hub
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The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in partnership with the National Laboratory of the Rockies, has launched a new national center to help strengthen the U.S. cement and concrete supply chain at a time of rising demand, increasing imports and mounting pressure on domestic infra
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Pallone Demands Answers From SpaceXAI About Its Data Center Threats to Tennessee & Mississippi Communities
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Pallone Demands Answers from SpaceXAI About Its Data Center Threats to Tennessee & Mississippi Communities
Letter Comes After Woefully Inadequate Briefing from SpaceXAI Staff Last Month & Includes Request to Schedule Visit to Colossus Data Center Sites
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Top Energy and Commerce Committee Democrat Frank Pallone, Jr.
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds banking leaders in Thomasville
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 [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 banking leaders in Thomasville
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THOMASVILLE, Ga., July 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Raymond Thompson as market executive for Thomasville, Georgia, and Tina Ramsey as office leader of its Gat
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Publix Recalls All Lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries Due to Potential E. Coli O145 Contamination
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Publix recalls all lots of GreenWise Organic Frozen Blueberries and Whole Mixed Berries Due to potential E. coli O145 contamination
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Company Announcement Date: July 29, 2026
FDA Publish Date: July 30, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Possible E. Coli Contamination
Company Name: Publix
Brand Name: GreenWise
Prod
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Reproductive Freedom for All Condemns Trump DOJ for Rewarding Convicted Anti-Abortion Extremist With Seven-Figure Payout Using Taxpayer Money
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All Condemns Trump DOJ for Rewarding Convicted Anti-Abortion Extremist With Seven-Figure Payout Using Taxpayer Money
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: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org
Washington, D.C. -President Trump's administration is handing a seven-figure, taxpayer-funded settlement to a convicted ant
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Shenandoah University Announces Bill Stewart As Interim Director of Athletics
WINCHESTER, Virginia, July 31 -- Shenandoah University issued the following news:
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Shenandoah University Announces Bill Stewart As Interim Director of Athletics
DeShon Foxx, who led Shenandoah Athletics for two years, to join athletics administration at Tennessee Tech
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Shenandoah University President Tracy Fitzsimmons, Ph.D., announced today, July 30, that Bill Stewart will become the university's interim director of athletics beginning Aug. 15.
Stewart's appointment comes after DeSh
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Tennessee Bar Association: Medical Professionals Urge Lee to Pause Executions
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Medical Professionals Urge Lee to Pause Executions
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A coalition of almost 40 medical professionals has sent an open letter to Gov. Bill Lee asked him to suspend executions in Tennessee until the Department of Correction can demonstrate improvements in its planning, training and operations around the execution process, according to WPLN.
The letter cites the fail
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Tennessee Tech set to open fall 2027 admissions window on Aug. 3, 2026
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
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Tennessee Tech set to open fall 2027 admissions window on Aug. 3, 2026
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Tennessee Tech University may still be three weeks away from the start of the fall 2026 semester, but the university is already making plans for 2027.
High school students and lifelong learners looking to get a jumpstart on the college admissions process can apply to Tech for the fall 2027 semester beginning Au
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UT Health Sciences Advisory Board to Meet Friday, Aug. 7
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 30 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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UT Health Sciences Advisory Board to Meet Friday, Aug. 7
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The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Advisory Board will meet Friday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus.
On the agenda:
* Chancellor's update and special recognitions
* Research strategy update
* Clinical partnerships update
* FY2026 preliminary financials
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Young, Coons Introduce Bill to Support Startups and Strengthen Regional Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Coons Introduce Bill to Support Startups and Strengthen Regional Innovation
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Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) introduced the Build to Scale Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Build to Scale program through fiscal year 2030.
Build to Scale is a competitive grant program that helps strengthen regional inn
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