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Fisk University narrowly avoids $3 million deficit amid FAFSA, enrollment woes
Fisk University projected it would accrue a more than $3 million deficit over the summer unless Nashville leaders approved its request to repurpose pandemic relief funds. The Tennessean obtained a projection of the historically Black university's cash flow that it submitted to city officials this spring as it asked to redirect around $8.5...
More On Tornado Damage at Evergreen Cemetery
Murfreesboro, TN - A giant oak near the entrance to Evergreen Cemetery was uprooted and downed by Monday afternoon's storms that came through the community. The National Weather Service in Nashville surveyed the damage and determined it was a weak EF-0 tornado with winds up to 75 mph that did the damage there.
Tennessee had a big weekend and the Vols are expected to keep that momentum on the recruiting trail
Tennessee has been hot on the recruiting trail and the Vols are expected to keep that momentum going. The post Tennessee had a big weekend and the Vols are expected to keep that momentum on the recruiting trail appeared first on On3.
Comedian Nate Bargatze on Breaking Arena Records, Going Viral From ‘SNL’ & Staying Non-Political: ‘You Don’t Need Me to Add to That’
When Nate Bargatze set the attendance record at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last year, the comedian quickly figured out how to ensure his milestone stood: “I stole one of the chairs from Bridgestone,” he told Jimmy Fallon. “I have the record, so if I take one of the chairs home, no one can break that record.”Olivia Rodrigo Guts World Tour: How to Get Last-Minute Tickets Bargatze need not have resorted to such measures, joking or not, as he is seeing an attendance surge that has him breaking records and filling arenas across the country on the Be Funny tour, which started in January...
Mt. Juliet resolution recognizing God as ‘Creator and King of all Glory’ called ‘unconstitutional’ by nonprofit foundation
The Freedom From Religion Foundation criticized Mt. Juliet city commissioners who passed a resolution last week that called God the "Creator and King of all Glory."
Excessive heat warning issued for West TN: Jackson faces hottest week yet
Our station meteorologist reports that Jackson is under an Excessive Heat Warning Tuesday through 8 p.m. and again Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Heat indexes are expected to be around 110°F. The excessive heat continues through Thursday and spread across Tennessee. The good news is that we will see some slight relief into the weekend.
Kingsport FD HazMat becomes first in state to earn new Type II designation from TEMA
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Fire Department’s (KFD) Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team has become the first agency in the state to earn a new Type II designation from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). According to a news release from the KFD, its HazMat squad is the first in Tennessee to see a Type […]
Kentucky Extreme Heat Warning: Index Could Reach 115 Degrees Thursday
Paducah, KY – Kentucky is experiencing dangerous heat this week, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing an Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory. Temperatures are forecasted to reach between 105 and 115 degrees through Thursday, putting residents at significant risk. According to the NWS Paducah office, high humidity...
Family Has Worked For HCMC 102 Years Combined
Paris, Tenn.–This is the story of a family that has worked for Henry County Medical Center for 102 years combined. HCMC employees span generations and include spouses, parents, children, and extended family members across all of our campuses. One of our longest standing family employee relationships is with the Casterline and Dyson families. This outstanding team of father, Dale, mother, Debbie, and daughter Sarah has served HCMC and the community for a combined 102 years! Together, they take the idea of HCMC being a family to a whole different level.
Watch: Sneaky black bear casually opens car door searching for a snack in Gatlinburg
Luscious mountain cabin views, thrilling family attractions and rebellious bears sneaking into cars. Gatlinburg has it all. A black bear was captured on video casually searching for food inside of a silver SUV in a Gatlinburg hotel parking lot. Posted on July 29, two women firmly face off with the mischievous bear...
TN Center for Nursing Advancement, Ballad Health team up to highlight story of nurses
The story of nursing is a special one. As a demanding profession, requiring empathy, skill and enormous dedication to the needs of others, it has been under enormous strain during the past four years. The Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement and Ballad Health are partnering with East Tennessee State University and StoryCollab to create the […] The post TN Center for Nursing Advancement, Ballad Health team up to highlight story of nurses appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Kairos Power Begins Construction on Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor
Architect’s rendering of the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor facility. has started construction on the Hermes Low-Power Demonstration Reactor, the first and only Gen IV reactor to be approved for construction by the. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. and the first non-light-water reactor to be permitted in the. U.S. in over...
Thousands without power as storms move through East TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands across East Tennessee lost power as storms moved through the region on Tuesday. More storms are expected on Wednesday. Storm Team 6 is tracking potentially strong to severe thunderstorms moving through the region. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued for several counties, including Anderson, Blount, Fentress, Grainger, and Knox […]
Tennessee governor OK with outside money for pro-voucher candidates
(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 Memphis-Shelby County Schools and statewide education policy. Gov. Bill Lee says he is OK with outside groups spending big on Tennessee legislative races featuring candidates who support his universal […]