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Tennessee offers free diapers to TennCare children
By J.D. Davison The Center Square The state of Tennessee plans to give 100 diapers per month to children less than 2 years old enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program. The General Assembly approved $30 million for the program in 2023 as part of Gov. Bill Lee’s Strong Family Initiative. The state spends about $14 […] The post Tennessee offers free diapers to TennCare children appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Tennessee unveils new license design: What to know about the changes
Renewing or making a change to your Tennessee driver license soon? You might be one of the first to get a new design. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced the new look Monday. The design will expand to all service centers over the next few months, according to a news release....
Tennessee law to let teachers carry guns in schools caused a ruckus, but has drawn little interest
(This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free daily newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools.) Josh Arrowood carries his .22-caliber handgun most everywhere he goes in his rural Tennessee community — to church at Freewill Baptist, at […]
Tennessee orange vs. Texas burnt orange: A Pantone color expert weighs in on SEC debate
As the University of Texas exits the Big 12 and joins the SEC, it brings with it a debate that must be settled off the field this season: Which orange is better? On one side is Tennessee Orange, the in-your-face calling card of the Volunteers. On the other side is Texas' burnt...
TSSAA Board of Control makes changes to determining enrollment for classification
The Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association will now be counting enrollment for future Division I classification purposes based on the previous end-of-the-year averages, as opposed to numbers given in September. That was the biggest change that was made at the TSSAA Board of Control meeting Monday at the association's office. The change will be...
New program creates leadership training for agriculture, forestry industries
Participants will attend leadership development sessions. It’s time for the Tennessee agriculture and forestry industries to develop new crops of leaders in their field. The Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS), the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and other partner agencies have developed the Tennessee Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program (TAFLP). TAFLP provides leadership and networking opportunities for farmers, foresters and the agriculture community.
TN community health centers see significant growth in patient care
Tennessee's community health centers are vital to the well-being of nearly 428,000 residents, according to new data. The centers must report detailed information annually to the federal government through the Uniform Data System, which helps measure their performance and impact. Libby Thurman, CEO of the Tennessee Primary Care Association, said...
Tennessee Governor Appoints Former US Attorney To Review TSU’s Financials And Governance
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has appointed former U.S. attorney Ed Stanton to investigate Tennessee State University’s financials and governance. According to a letter obtained by The Tennessean, the appointment was made in June at the request of the Tennessee attorney general. Moreover, the HBCU’s new board of trustees conducted the probe.
Curing Tennessee’s doctor shortage: Law paves way for international physicians to practice in state
While the impact of the law depends on the number of international doctors who take advantage in Tennessee, Dr. Jeffrey Singer said the legislation has the ability to help the areas with the highest need.
Planned Parenthood Kicks Off Statewide Campaign to Flip Seats
KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood kicked off its campaign to vote out anti-abortion extremists with press conferences across the state, ending in Knoxville Thursday. “As an adopted child, my biological parents understood the meaning of choice,” said Brian Goldberg, who is seeking the District 18 seat in...
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