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New Program Creates Leadership Training for Agriculture, Forestry Industries
It’s time for the Tennessee agriculture and forestry industries to develop new crops of leaders in their field. The Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership, an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS), the UT Institute of Agriculture (UTIA), the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and other partner agencies have developed the Tennessee Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program (TAFLP). TAFLP provides leadership and networking opportunities for farmers, foresters and the agriculture community.
Three years after Waverly, Tennessee hasn’t funded critical flood preparedness systems
Three years ago, Tennessee set a new record for the heaviest rainfall in a single day — a downpour that also broke the record for a daily rainfall in a non-coastal U.S. state. More than 20 inches of rain fell in McEwen, before washing down through Waverly and killing...
What does a Nashville Air Quality Alert mean? Nashville area under a code orange Monday
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Nashville and surrounding areas. The alert is in effect until midnight, Monday. Counties in the alert include: Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Hickman, Macon, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson. According to the National Weather Service, ground level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. ...
USGS confirms weekend earthquake in Georgia
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. An earthquake was reported over the weekend in Georgia. According to the United States Geological Survey, it happened late Friday night near Chickamauga. The 2.1 magnitude quake was reported around 11:53 p.m. and had a depth of 16.4 kilometers.
Tennessee football releases depth chart for 2024 opener against Chattanooga
No. 15 Tennessee football released its depth chart Monday for its 2024 season opener against Chattanooga. The Vols play the Mocs on Saturday (12:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network) at Neyland Stadium. UT beat Chattanooga 45-0 in their last meeting in 2019, but that result was vacated due to NCAA infractions committed under former coach...
Perseverance personified: How Rakiesha Lewis has juggled motherhood, work and her educational journey
Not only was Rakiesha Lewis a full-time criminal justice student completing an undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2020, but she was also a full-time mom of three. Four years later, she is a full-time employee coming back to UTC to pursue a Master of Science...
Vince Gill’s Touching Connection to Little Jimmy Dickens Goes Deeper Than Nashville
While these country stars might share a common bond in their decades-long tenure as Grand Ole Opry members, Vince Gill’s connection to Little Jimmy Dickens goes far deeper than even the hallowed ground of the historic Nashville venue. Gill’s bond with Dickens went past the music industry and straight into Gill’s fondest—and sometimes hardest—memories of his father.
Morgan Price: Fisk University gymnast and first HBCU national champion
Five-star recruit Morgan Price made headlines in 2022 when she decided to de-commit from an SEC program in order to join Fisk University’s brand-new gymnastics team — a first for a historically Black university or college. It was a fortuitous decision for the Lebanon, Tenn., native, who not only moved closer to her hometown after years pursuing the sport in Texas, but also fulfilled a lifelong wish to attend an HBCU.
Deadly Tennessee church arson suspect killed woman before fire, talked about 'God's water'
ATHENS, Tenn. — A police report says a man charged in a deadly church arson in Athens, Tennessee killed a woman inside the church before the flames ignited, and told a nearby college maintenance man that he was 'going to get God's water.'. Authorities arrested Kyle Jay Hickox on...
Olympian Olivia Reeves Celebration Set For Tuesday, Sept. 3rd At UTC
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly, City Councilman Ken Smith, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are inviting the public to a celebration of Olympic Gold Medalist Olivia Reeves on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 on UTC’s campus. The event will include a parade down Vine Street and a celebration on...
Cempa Community Care Offers Easy Access To Primary Care, HIV Prevention
Cempa Community Care continues to evolve making easy access to primary care and preventative care a priority. “We have grown,” Cempa Director of Clinical Services Amy Eldridge said. “In 2019 Cempa became a FQHC (Federally Qualified Healthcare Center) look-alike which expanded our growth. We have our own pharmacy. We have Cempa Dental, the mobile clinic, a walk-in care clinic on Rossville Blvd., a behavioral health department, and a food market.”
Woman passes note to medics alerting police she’d been raped by man she met online, authorities say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is accused of raping a woman at a Nashville hotel before the pair attended a show at Bridgestone Arena, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. According to the arrest report, Danny Pilkington,28, met the victim virtually and police stated the pair would talk...
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