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MTSU Walker Library receives donations from personal archives of legendary state conservationist
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Hundreds of books, papers and postcards from the estate of legendary Tennessee ecologist Mack Prichard will now be housed in Special Collections in the James E. Walker Library at Middle Tennessee State University. The Mack Prichard Collection was donated by the Mack S. Prichard Foundation, which...
Everything You Need to Know About the Tennessee State Fair
The Wilson County Fair/Tennessee State Fair takes place August 15 – 24, 2024 at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center, located at 945 E. Baddour Parkway, Lebanon. Admission Gates: Close at 9:30p Sunday – Thursday, and 10:00p on Friday and Saturday. Armband Sales End at 9:00p (Individual ride...
Tennessee is facing a blood shortage, as hurricanes and wildfires trigger nationwide drop in donations
Tennessee blood suppliers are nearly out of the type hospitals need for emergency room patients. “Right now, the supply of type O blood products is so low that hospital distributions have been reduced below what hospitals need,” said Jerrica Williams, the regional communications director for Red Cross of Tennessee. “Type O is the universal blood type, so it is critical that hospitals have both type O-positive and O-negative ready and available for emergency situations.”
Tax Credits Issued To Tennessee Firm Aim To Boost Solar Sector
Solar energy systems aren’t possible without the right raw materials, and one of those materials is polysilicon. According to a research note from BNP Paribas, polysilicon is a pure form of silicon that is melted at high temperatures to form ingots. The ingots are then sliced into wafers and processed into solar cells and modules.
Video shows armed guards performing poorly during active shooter training
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - With kids back in school, there’s concern about the amount and type of training for armed guards working inside Tennessee schools. That concern comes from a top firearms instructor and WSMV4 has a video that shows why he’s so worried. It shows training at...
Loudon County principal is Tennessee Principal of the Year finalist
A Loudon County Schools principal is a finalist for the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year. Christie Amburn of Loudon Elementary School is one of eight finalists named by the Tennessee Department of Education, according to a press release. Amburn said she works among some of the strongest school administrators she’s ever known … and being recognized at the district level is an honor. ...
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S. Most recently, national pro-voucher advocates declared victory after spending...
Tennessee estate built for country music star Kenny Chesney up for auction
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Middle Tennessee estate built for country music star Kenny Chesney is going up for auction on Monday. Luxury real estate auction marketplace Interluxe Auctions will hold the sale on Monday, August 19 via their online auction portal. The home, located in Brentwood, boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms, two half baths, floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the gorgeous views, a gourmet kitchen, movie theater, golf simulator, tennis court, 12-person Jacuzzi, and much more.
In rural Tennessee, domestic violence victims face barriers to getting justice
(This story was originally published by ProPublica.) ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Before rural Scott County remade itself into a model for managing domestic violence, Jade Peters didn’t know where to turn for help. Her ex-boyfriend was […]
Gov. Bill Lee appoints lawyer to review Tennessee State's records at new board's request
The Tennessee Attorney General's office hired a former U.S. attorney earlier this summer to "review" Tennessee State University financials and corporate governance, a probe TSU said its newly appointed board of trustees requested. The external review comes after the state spent millions on multiple audits that ultimately found leadership issues but no evidence of fraud or malfeasance amid a governance tug-of-war between TSU administration and General Assembly Republicans that came to a head earlier this year. ...
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