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Tennessee Governor Bets Big on Vouchers with Primary Endorsements. Will it Work?
(This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters) At the Halfway Market in Franklin, Tennessee, where locals come for a good hamburger and friendly conversation, Republican Brian Beathard works the crowd as a candidate for a high-profile legislative seat ahead of a pivotal session on the future of the […]
Hospice care provider provider agrees to pay $19.428 million to settle case involving false claims for patients
Gentiva, successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities (Kindred) knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs. Gentiva’s hospice operations, headquartered in Atlanta, include entities that previously operated Kindred at Home hospice locations under the names Avalon, Kindred, SouthernCare and SouthernCare New Beacon.
Tears celebrated in home town
Marshall County proclaimed July 9, 2024, as Kavares Tears Day – a day that recognized Tears as an exceptional baseball player. Tears played a major part in the University of Tennessee’s baseball team winning the 2024 Men’s College World Series. As Tears neared the Lewisburg Square, the huge crowd clapped and cheered as the instrumental version of “Rocky Top” played. Photographs were taken with his fans and Tears autographed UT flags, baseballs, shirts, and other sports memorabilia – even a shoe! Mayor Mike Keny said a few words, along with Rep. Todd Warner, Tears’ high school baseball coach from Columbia Academy- Coach Rickie Estep, and Reverend Herbert Johnson led a prayer.
Remains found in Shelbyville earlier this month identified as missing 16-year-old girl
Human remains found earlier this month in Shelbyville have been identified as belonging to a 16-year-old girl, who was first reported missing on June 29, officials have announced. Shelbyville police said in a social media post that the remains, found July 8 on Old Nashville Dirt Road by a pedestrian,...
Five-Star Tennessee Offensive Line Target Announces Commitment Date
Five-star offensive line Josh Petty is announcing his college commitment on Aug. 12, On3’s Chad Simmons first reported on Thursday afternoon. Petty is down to a top five that includes Florida State, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, Stanford and Tennessee after taking official visits to all five schools in recent years.
Anti-semitic flyers dropped in Gallatin neighborhood
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WZTV) — Anti-semitic flyers were dropped in a Gallatin neighborhood overnight Thursday. This comes in the midst of marches and demonstrations involving hate groups across Nashville in the last two weeks. Ronald Durard first spotted the flyers near his driveway early Thursday morning before noticing they were...
Meet the Olympic torch runner from Murfreesboro
Good morning, friends, this is Tennessean columnist Brad Schmitt, in New York City this morning with my youngest nephew, who recently graduated from high school. Sam, my nephew, has always wanted to go to the Big Apple, and said he wanted to make his first trip there with his uncles. 🍎 Ain't that sweet? ...
Challenge House celebrates AT&T Program graduates
Challenge House celebrated its fourteenth annual AT&T (Attitude, Training and Teamwork) Program graduating class on Friday. The two-week program features workforce and employment learning opportunities for teenagers. The 10 teens enrolled participated in workforce enrichment classes, resume and interview preparation, job shadowing and hands-on demonstrations. At Friday’s ceremony, the graduates...
Dollywood Shares Urgent Update After Park’s Shock Closure
Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Since 1986, the country singer has been as renowned as the namesake of the Tennessee theme park as she has her iconic tracks “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Located in the mountain town of Pigeon Forge, the park has evolved over the years from the stereotypical lineup of roller coasters and rides to also embrace Parton’s own sparkling legacy.
Crime Stoppers reward offered in Nolensville Youth Softball fire investigation
Williamson County Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of anyone involved in starting a fire that destroyed the Nolensville Youth Softball equipment shed on July 4. As previously reported, the fire broke out on Ballpark Road at approximately 2:30 a.m. and resulted...
What is a Blue Alert? TBI issues Public Safety Alert in search for suspects in Tennessee trooper shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert overnight for two suspects accused of shooting a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper on I-40 East in Putnam County on the night of July 19. A Public Safety Alert came over people's phones just after midnight with a...
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