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EUB’s Camp earns inaugural award
Harold Masengil (left), general manager of Etowah Utilities, is shown here congratulating Ronnie Camp, electrical superintendent at Etowah Utilities, who earned the first Public Power Employee of the Year Award from the Tennessee Municipal Electric Power Association at its recent annual meeting in Memphis.
Daily Briefing: Tennessee whiskey Nearest Green's incredible growth
Hi! Welcome to another Wednesday edition of the Daily Briefing. Here's what you need to know to start your day. Tennessee whiskey Nearest Green's incredible growth The improbable rise of Nearest Green Distillery and the history of its namesake, a Black man in the South who helped Jack Daniel distill his famous whiskey, unfurls...
Tennesse House District 93 election: Read our Q&A with primary candidates
Early voting is underway and two Democrats are battling for the Tennessee House District 93 seat. Incumbent Rep. G.A. Hardaway Sr. faces a challenge this year from Lashanta Rudd to get on the November ballot. Republican candidate Renarda Renee Clariett will face whoever wins the Democratic primary, as no other Republican qualified for the primary. ...
Bartlett company's eclipse glasses in running for 'Coolest Thing Made in TN': How to vote
A Bartlett-based company's eclipse glasses are in the running to be named the "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee." American Paper Optics' glasses — worn by millions during April's eclipse — have advanced to the final four of the inaugural statewide "Coolest Thing" contest. The Tennessee Chamber and Tennessee Manufacturers Association, in partnership with...
Weather 7-17-2024 Storms and Cooler Temps
Any storms could be strong to severe.. We are going to see this rainy, stormy, and cooler temp pattern through the weekend. A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
New networking platform aims to fill manufacturing jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Positions in major companies are filling up thanks to the work of a graduate from the University of Tennessee. Simba Jonga is the CEO and founder of Laborup, a first-of-its-kind platform that operates like LinkedIn or Indeed. The difference, however, is that Laborup focuses on manufacturing.
Did Lee Greenwood sing at the Republican National Convention? Tennessee artist returns to the RNC stage
It might have seemed like a bit of déjà vu on Tuesday as Lee Greenwood once again sang at the Republican National Convention with fellow Tennesseans Sixwire. Greenwood sang his song "Holdin' a Good Hand" after already using his well known hit "God Bless the USA" on Monday when former President and 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made his first public appearance since a shooting at his Pennsylvania rally that left him and two others injured, and another man dead.
Tennessee and Wyoming passed anti-red flag law legislation in 2024
New laws in Tennessee and Wyoming passed this year prohibiting the use of extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as red flag laws. They are the third and fourth states to adopt such laws after Oklahoma did so in 2020 and West Virginia in 2021. ERPOs authorize individuals, typically...
Tennessee had worst voter turnout in US during 2022 midterms, report finds
Less than 40% of registered voters in Tennessee cast a ballot during the 2022 midterm elections, which was the worst turnout in the country, according to data from the Nashville-based nonprofit think tank, ThinkTennessee.
Leadership Middle Tennessee Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) celebrated the commencement of their Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Adventure Science Center. The celebration was the culmination of an 11-month program where class members attended a session each month in one of 10 Middle Tennessee counties to gain a greater understanding of critical issues in the region, learning through interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the scenes visits, and experiential adventures.
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