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Jeff Burkhart running for re-election to Tennessee House, District 75
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Jeff Burkhart has announced he’s running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 75. Jeffery Darrell Burkhart, 62, is a lifelong resident of Clarksville. He graduated from Northwest High School in 1980 and received an associate’s degree in Fire Science from Volunteer State Community College in 2014. Shortly after he graduated high school, he started working for the Clarksville Gas and Water Department. In 1982, he transferred to the Fire Department and worked his way up through the ranks to the leadership role of assistant fire chief. In 1985, he began his career in the construction industry and has since grown a business developing commercial and residential subdivisions, as well as building commercial and residential properties.
TN Rep. Justin J. Pearson talks gun violence at Democratic National Convention
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Tennessee House State Representative Justin J. Pearson delivered remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, highlighting his stance on gun violence not only in West Tennessee but nationally. As a Democratic Representative of Memphis and District 86, and a Tennessee delegate representing Shelby County, Pearson spoke on gun violence affecting the […]
Big Fat Cow set to celebrate its new EP Behold The Soil! with a two-week tour
As one might expect from its name, Kansas City’s Big Fat Cow play indie rock with a country tinge. Originally started as a solo project from guitarist and vocalist Noah Cassity, with assistance from producer Kole Waters, Big Fat Cow is now a four-piece, featuring Cassity on vocals and guitar, Waters on lead guitar, Alex May on bass and vocals, and Matt Chipman on drums.
State Board of Education Seeks Public Feedback on ELA Standards
The Tennessee State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking public feedback on the current English/Language Arts standards. This review comes as the SBE prepares to implement new standards for the 2029-30 school year. According to the SBE, each review process follows an almost two-year rigorous, legislatively outlined procedure to promote collaboration and transparency.
Tennessee now has 9 distressed counties, up 1 from a year ago
(The Center Square) – Tennessee now has nine counties that are considered distressed, up one from a year ago and now including Haywood County, the home of Ford’s Blue Oval City project. A distressed county is one among the 10% most economically distressed in the nation, as determined by the Appalachian Regional Commission. This year, […]
First UT System wellness officer visits UTM
Wellness and mental health go hand-in-hand, and the University of Tennessee is making both university-wide priorities. This commitment was evident Feb. 1 when Dr. Jessi Gold was named the first chief wellness officer for the University of Tennessee System. She is also an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
Brooks, Oher to visit UTM campus Aug. 28
The University of Tennessee at Martin will welcome two highly noted speakers to campus on Wednesday, Aug. 28, with a free public session scheduled for the afternoon. Harvard professor and best-selling author Dr. Arthur C. Brooks and Michael Oher, the former Tennessee Titan and member of the Baltimore Ravens team that won Super Bowl XLVII, will speak to students and the public.
Hundreds of Venezuelans protest for freedom and fair election results in their homeland
Saludos, amigos: Shortly after I arrived in Tennessee 10 years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to find arepas at the Nashville Farmers Market food truck called Caracasville. Arepas, for the uninitiated, are corn cakes − fried or baked − often made into sandwiches stuffed with meats, cheeses and other goodies. It's a Venezuelan...
Serbian Native, Hoosac Power Forward Aleksa Vlajić Receives Division I Offer from UT Martin Hoops
Class of 2025 Hoosac School (N.Y.) power forward Aleksa Vlajić has received a Division I offer from the University of Tennesse (UT) Martin Men’s basketball program, yesterday he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). The UT Martin offer was the first for the 6-foot-10 Serbian native. Vlajić played with...
Tennessee has $813M broadband expansion plan approved
(The Center Square) – Tennessee had its plan to spend $813 million in federal broadband funding approved and will begin the grant process in November. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development submitted the plan for spending Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment funding, which will be used to bring high-speed broadband to areas of Tennessee for businesses and residents by 2028. “High-speed internet has become an...
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