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BGPD hosting softball game fundraiser for Simpson Co. teen
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A softball game this fall will help show support for a local teen. The Bowling Green Police Department announced Friday that “The Fight for 9” will be hosted on Sept. 14 to benefit Mason Davis. Davis was injured during a car crash in...
Tennessee Governor Bets Big on Vouchers with Primary Endorsements. Will it Work?
(This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters) At the Halfway Market in Franklin, Tennessee, where locals come for a good hamburger and friendly conversation, Republican Brian Beathard works the crowd as a candidate for a high-profile legislative seat ahead of a pivotal session on the future of the […]
Hospice care provider provider agrees to pay $19.428 million to settle case involving false claims for patients
Gentiva, successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities (Kindred) knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs. Gentiva’s hospice operations, headquartered in Atlanta, include entities that previously operated Kindred at Home hospice locations under the names Avalon, Kindred, SouthernCare and SouthernCare New Beacon.
Five-Star Tennessee Offensive Line Target Announces Commitment Date
Five-star offensive line Josh Petty is announcing his college commitment on Aug. 12, On3’s Chad Simmons first reported on Thursday afternoon. Petty is down to a top five that includes Florida State, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, Stanford and Tennessee after taking official visits to all five schools in recent years.
Nashville Deputy Assaulted by Inmates at Downtown Detention Center, Investigation Underway
A deputy assigned to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office was victim to an attack by two inmates at the downtown Nashville jail this Thursday morning. WSMV reports that the incident, occurring around 10:40 a.m., involved Facility Officer Christopher Ashburn at the Downtown Detention Center. Transported to Vanderbilt University Medical...
Tears celebrated in home town
Marshall County proclaimed July 9, 2024, as Kavares Tears Day – a day that recognized Tears as an exceptional baseball player. Tears played a major part in the University of Tennessee’s baseball team winning the 2024 Men’s College World Series. As Tears neared the Lewisburg Square, the huge crowd clapped and cheered as the instrumental version of “Rocky Top” played. Photographs were taken with his fans and Tears autographed UT flags, baseballs, shirts, and other sports memorabilia – even a shoe! Mayor Mike Keny said a few words, along with Rep. Todd Warner, Tears’ high school baseball coach from Columbia Academy- Coach Rickie Estep, and Reverend Herbert Johnson led a prayer.
Meet the Olympic torch runner from Murfreesboro
Good morning, friends, this is Tennessean columnist Brad Schmitt, in New York City this morning with my youngest nephew, who recently graduated from high school. Sam, my nephew, has always wanted to go to the Big Apple, and said he wanted to make his first trip there with his uncles. 🍎 Ain't that sweet? ...
Challenge House celebrates AT&T Program graduates
Challenge House celebrated its fourteenth annual AT&T (Attitude, Training and Teamwork) Program graduating class on Friday. The two-week program features workforce and employment learning opportunities for teenagers. The 10 teens enrolled participated in workforce enrichment classes, resume and interview preparation, job shadowing and hands-on demonstrations. At Friday’s ceremony, the graduates...
Dollywood Shares Urgent Update After Park’s Shock Closure
Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Since 1986, the country singer has been as renowned as the namesake of the Tennessee theme park as she has her iconic tracks “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Located in the mountain town of Pigeon Forge, the park has evolved over the years from the stereotypical lineup of roller coasters and rides to also embrace Parton’s own sparkling legacy.
What is a Blue Alert? TBI issues Public Safety Alert in search for suspects in Tennessee trooper shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert overnight for two suspects accused of shooting a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on I-40 East in Putnam County on the night of July 19. A Public Safety Alert came over people's phones just after midnight with a...
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