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NSF funding award to help prepare advanced manufacturing workforce
EXPAND TN (Experiential Learning in Advanced Manufacturing towards Novel and Diverse Career Opportunities for Rural Tennessee Students) was successfully proposed by Dr. Bradley Harris, director of the Chemical Engineering program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The partnership represents a multi-institutional collaboration between UTC, Cleveland State Community College, and...
When is Target's denim take back event? Where to participate in Tennessee
Target will host its first ever "Denim Take Back Event" next week. The "Denim Take Back Event" from Target is similar to the retailer's "Car Seat Trade-in Program" where people can trade in old supplies for a discount on new ones. In this event, rather than trading in car seats, customers can trade...
How three Tennessee principals plan to tackle this school year’s challenges
While families prepare to send their children back to school, many educators are already back in their buildings. And even though large-scale pandemic disruptions are in the rearview, principals say some COVID-related trends continue to cause challenges. Many schools initially focused on the immediate issue — getting kids caught up...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH- HEAT ADVISORY 7-30-2024
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 570 NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 220 PM EDT TUE JUL 30 2024 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 570 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS TNC001-003-007-009-011-013-015-025-027-029-031-035-037-041-049- 057-061-063-065-087-089-093-105-107-111-115-117-121-123-129-133- 137-139-141-143-145-147-149-151-153-155-159-165-169-173-175-177- 185-187-189-310100- /O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0570.240730T1820Z-240731T0100Z/ TN . TENNESSEE COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ANDERSON BEDFORD BLEDSOE BLOUNT BRADLEY CAMPBELL CANNON CLAIBORNE CLAY COCKE COFFEE CUMBERLAND DAVIDSON DE KALB FENTRESS GRAINGER GRUNDY HAMBLEN HAMILTON JACKSON JEFFERSON KNOX LOUDON MACON MARION MARSHALL MCMINN MEIGS MONROE MORGAN OVERTON PICKETT POLK PUTNAM RHEA ROANE ROBERTSON RUTHERFORD SCOTT SEQUATCHIE SEVIER SMITH SUMNER TROUSDALE UNION VAN BUREN WARREN WHITE WILLIAMSON WILSON $$ ATTN...WFO...LMK...OHX...MRX...JKL...
Conn's HomePlus stores closing nationwide after company filed bankruptcy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Home good retailer Conn's HomePlus is closing several stores after filing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case on July 23. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Conn's filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. According to Commercial Appeal, Conn's has had...
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast TN receives donation from local orthopedic surgeons
KINGSPORT – Southern Appalachian Medical Management (SAMM), a steadfast supporter of the local community, is proud to announce a generous donation of $25,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. This contribution is a testament to our ongoing commitment to addressing regional food insecurity and supporting those in need. The generous donation from the […] The post Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast TN receives donation from local orthopedic surgeons appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Severe Thunderstorms, Flooding Across Putnam
Severe thunderstorms led to flash flooding and wind damage Tuesday afternoon across the Upper Cumberland. Putnam EMA Director Brandon Smith said they saw a lot of flash flooding throughout the county between 4:00pm and 5:00pm, mostly inside of Cookeville. Smith said the Cookeville Fire Department had multiple teams in the Willow Avenue area working to perform swift water rescues where drivers tried to go through flooded roads.
Water rescues underway in Cookeville as flash flooding occurs
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Flash flooding is occurring in Cookeville and parts of Putnam County on Tuesday evening. The Cookeville Fire Fighters Association reports water rescues are underway all over the city. Former mayor Ricky Shelton and current Mayor Laurin Wheaton also report widespread street flooding in Cookeville. “Significant street...
Wild shelf cloud looms over Gallatin during Tuesday storms
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - Storms moved through the Midstate, causing damage in some areas on Tuesday. In Gallatin, some storm watchers captured wild-looking shelf clouds moving overhead. Lacey Baker shared photos and video of the clouds on Tuesday afternoon. Shelf clouds form at the leading edge of a thunderstorm. Typically,...