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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...
New Tennessee laws that took effect on July 1, Part 4
This is the fourth in a series of reports on the new laws approved by the Tennessee General Assembly earlier this year and that went into effect July 1. You can see links to parts 1-3 in the online version of this article at www.therogersvillereview.com Health CON reform to increase health care access, lower costs - A new law gradually phases out the Certificate of Need (CON) permit requirements needed...
Court blocks Tennessee's Metro Nashville council reduction bill
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s law limiting Metro Nashville’s council to 20 members beginning in 2027 was determined to be unconstitutional under the local legislation clause and will not go into effect. Council members Delishia Porterfield, Judy Cummings, Davie Tucker, Dave Goetz, Quin Evans Segal, Sandra Sepulvada and Zulfat Suara were named plaintiffs in the case along with Metro Nashville government and Davidson County. A prior ruling had blocked the...
Top Stories From July 30, 2024
Here are the top stories for July 30, 2024. Strong winds hit the Murfreesboro area Monday afternoon, leaving extensive damage. Kylee Romans, 19, was reported missing by a family member on July 27. Ribbon Cutting: Hormann in Murfreesboro. Hormann held its ribbon cutting on May 8, 2024, for its location...
Moth enthusiasts track nocturnal fliers at Bells Bend Park
When it comes to large, winged insects, butterflies tend to demand attention. But moths far outnumber butterflies — with nine times as many species globally. At least 11,000 of those moth species are in the U.S. Insect enthusiasts saw dozens of moths Saturday night at Bells Bend Park in...