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National non-profit challenges Tennessee city recognizing God as 'Creator and King'
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is fighting the Middle Tennessee town of Mt. Juliet, which recently passed a resolution supporting the month of July as a month of prayer and fasting. The statement of support, which is based off a resolution passed in the Tennessee General Assembly, recognized God as...
TN: Pharmacy and Wholesale Company to Locate First Operations in Tenn., Creating 120 Jobs
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and PANTHERx® Rare Pharmacy officials announced the company’s plans to establish a new dispensing site in Collierville, Tennessee. The Collierville facility will be the company’s first base in the Volunteer State and when completed,...
She's back from her third trip giving out shoes around the world
Good morning, friends, this is Tennessean columnist Brad Schmitt, feeling high off all the good vibes of a packed week of good news. Let's get right to it! The broken flip flop that spurred her into action Does your company gather employees from time to time to do good in the community? The Tennessean...
New Titans stadium prioritizing local builders and workers, even training those without construction experience
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Leaders in charge of building the new Tennessee Titans stadium are hopeful the project will launch hundreds of local workers into a rewarding construction career. The Tennessee Builders Alliance (TBA) is offering classes to teach Middle Tennesseans about workplace safety, construction math, and how to operate...
No Middle Tennessee school districts have announced plans to arm teachers as new year starts
As school districts throughout Tennessee prepare to start the new year, none have formally announced that they will be arming teachers, according to the Tennessee Education Association.
Strategist Finch joins effort to elect Harris for president
KNOXVILLE, TN — Kamela Harris is running to be the next President of the United States of America. Stepping into the battle will require she surround herself with great leadership and masterminds. In Tennessee Harris has two advantages; a fellow sister in her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a proven general in the field: Cynthia Finch.
Josh Heupel details Chas Nimrod's body transformation
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Chas Nimrod enters his third season at. in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound receiver appeared in 15 games from 2022-23, recording 19 receptions, 194 receiving yards and one touchdown. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media after the Vols’ first practice in fall training camp on...
Abortion ban spurs grieving mother to run for office
The emotional roller coaster of losing a wanted pregnancy, scrambling to raise money to travel out of state for an abortion and dealing with the onslaught of comments from internet trolls would be debilitating for most people. For Allie Phillips of Clarksville, Tenn., the experience motivated her. Phillips, 29, is...
Federal lawsuit challenges Tennessee’s new bail law
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Legal advocates of the Memphis-based justice reform group Just City have filed a federal lawsuit against the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and General Sessions Criminal Court, alleging that a new Tennessee law targeting repeat offenders in Shelby County is unconstitutional. The American Civil Liberties Union...