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Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law
Editors note: This story has been updated to include comment from mental health advocates received after publication. Tennessee public health clinics will no longer give teens access to routine healthcare — including birth control, sexually transmitted infection treatment and pregnancy testing — without parental consent, according to the Department of Health’s interpretation of a new […] The post Dept. of Health denying teens preventative healthcare, citing new parental consent law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Over $300K in Grants Administered to Boost Recycling and Reduce Landfill Waste in Tennessee
July 17, 2024 – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation today announced $332,953 in grants for Education and Outreach and Organics Management for projects to help reduce landfill waste and increase recycling education in Tennessee. The grant program encourages and supports local communities to meet solid waste and...
It's time for Amazon Prime Day! And we found some of the best deals for Tennessee
It's finally here. It's time for Amazon's 48-hour mega sale. Amazon Prime Day started at 12:01 a.m. PT on Tuesday, July 16. For Tennessee, deals began rolling out at 2:01 a.m. CT/ 3:01 a.m. ET and will continue until 2:01 a.m. CT/3:01 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 18 (which is 12:01 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 18). Don't worry, the hottest deals on tech items, kitchen gadgets and beauty supplies are still coming out every minute.
See where Nashville ranks in top Tennessee hospitals and medical specialties, per US News
U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings and ratings of the best hospitals in the country Tuesday, and unsurprisingly, Nashville's top hospitals fared well. Health care is the city's largest industry, contributing about $67 billion annually to the local economy. Nashville doctors are also leaders in innovation in numerous medical specializations, including organ transplants.
The Black Olive Visits Daytime
(WJHL) James Boozer, General Manger and Alfredo Bran, Kitchen Manager tell us about some of the brunch options available seven days a week at The Black Olive in downtown Johnson City. Boozer shows us how they make their Bloody Mary and Bran shows us how he makes their crepes. James...
The Salvation Army of Johnson City announces adjustments in services
The Salvation Army of Johnson City has announced adjustments to its services following a comprehensive assessment of local operations, including current services provided, budget, staffing, and ongoing and planned projects. Having served the Johnson City community for 114 years, The Salvation Army remains committed to assist those in need. To continue delivering essential support effectively, […] The post The Salvation Army of Johnson City announces adjustments in services appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Styx to bring ‘Come Sail Away,’ ‘Renegade,’ ‘Mr. Roboto’ to F&M Bank Arena in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Progressive rock legend and Top 40 hitmaker Styx is coming to the F&M Bank Arena this fall. Styx, whose many hits include “Come Sail Away,” “Too Much Time On My Hands” and “Renegade,” will perform Tuesday, Sept. 17, with special guest Jet Black Roses.
Daily Briefing: TN Gov. Bill Lee calls school choice 'civil rights' issue at RNC
Hi! Welcome to another Thursday edition of the Daily Briefing. Here's what you need to know to start your day. TN Gov. Bill Lee calls school choice 'civil rights' issue at RNC. On the largest Republican stage in the country, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday called school choice the "civil rights issue of our time," bringing his signature issue to a national audience as he works the campaign trail this summer to elevate voucher-friendly legislative candidates who might finally push his statewide proposal across the finish line.
MOUNTAIN GOAT TRAIL ALLIANCE RECEIVES $353,232 TIRE PROGRAM GRANT
GRUNDY COUNTY – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a grant of $353,232 for the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance, a community outdoor recreation project, will provide matching funds of $88,308 and use the grant to construct two sections of porous pavement trail using recycled scrap tires. The project costs $441,540 and creates ADA compliant accessible pathways for guests of all abilities that will connect the trail with South Cumberland State Park Visitor Center and the Fiery Gizzard trailhead. “The Tire Environmental Act Program provides ways to retrieve old tires and repurpose them into community assets,” said TDEC Deputy Commissioner Greg Young. “These grants help make that happen, and we look forward to the results that come from this process.” The approximate combined length of the two trail sections will be 0.75 miles and will recycle approximately 8,200 scrap tires. The Mountain Goat Trail is 35-mile multiuse, multimodal walking and cycling trail that runs through seven towns within Franklin and Grundy counties. The purpose of the Tire Environmental Act Program is to select and fund projects that best result in beneficial uses for waste tires. Projects must qualify for one of three categories: tire processing/recycling, tire-derived material use, or research and development. The program provides grant funding to eligible entities, including local governments, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and for-profit businesses. Tennessee established the Tire Environmental Fund in 2015. Upon the first retail sale of a new motor vehicle to be titled and registered in Tennessee, a flat fee based on the number of a vehicle’s wheels is assessed. The fee goes into the fund, which is used for projects creating or supporting beneficial end uses for waste tires. Since 2015, grantees have been awarded almost $9.2 million, and approximately 7.6 million tires or nearly 82,000 tons of scrap tires have been diverted from landfills. The tires are repurposed for use in rubberized asphalt, tire-derived aggregate, tire-derived fuel, granulated rubber porous flexible pavement, and other beneficial end uses that result in tires being diverted from landfill for a higher and better use.
Outdoor Notes: TWRA reports two fatalities over holiday weekend
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reported two fatal boating-related incidents over the four-day Fourth of July holiday and Operation Dry Water weekend. Each of the incidents involved men who fell from boats. The first came July 4 when a 75-year-old Knoxville resident drowned while docking his boat at the Tennessee National Marina in Loudon County. The second occurred when a Dyer County man appeared to suffer a medical emergency and fell into the water while fishing at the confluence of the Tennessee and...
Kennedy, Toney Carry Greeneville Over Pulaski In Pitcher’s Duel
Greeneville’s Jacob Kennedy and Brock Toney won the pitcher’s duel against the Pulaski River Turtles, throwing a near-shutout game and giving up seven combined hits on Tuesday night at Pioneer Park. A late solo home run from Pulaski’s Seth Buchanan prevented the shutout, but the Flyboys scored two key runs in the third, which proved just enough in the 2-1 win. “I think these are the games you have to win,” Greeneville manager Jack Wilson said. “We have a very talented offense, but today (Pulaski)...
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