by Kaitlin Housler | May 19, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Five Star Food Service, Inc. officials announced Wednesday in a press release that the company will expand its headquarters operations in Hamilton County. “Five Star’s decision to expand in Chattanooga is a testament to our state’s skilled workforce and strong...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 17, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Property owners in Davidson County should beware of a new scam letter being distributed, warns the county’s property assessor. Davidson County Assessor of Property Vivian Wilhoite wants property owners who recently received a mailer regarding their property to...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 15, 2022 | Battleground States, The South, Virginia
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently announced the Commission to Combat Antisemitism members, according to a press release by Youngkin’s office. The purpose of the commission is to make recommendations to the governor and General Assembly with the goal of...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 13, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will host the “Never Forget” parade and concert Friday in Nashville to recognize members of the military and first responders as Memorial Day approaches, the organization announced in a press release. The parade will start...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 11, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Twelve Tennessee State Parks (TSP) are joining the Tennessee chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA) to offer low-cost kayaking instruction on May 21st, according to a press release by the Department of Environment and Conservation. The Kayak 101 classes are...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 10, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
The Tennessee Department of Health, in partnership with the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA), recently awarded hospitals across the state with the BEST Award, the department announced in a press release. The BEST Award stands for Breastfeeding, Early elective...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 8, 2022 | Battleground States, Florida, The South
Former President Donald Trump announced that he is endorsing Kevin Marino Cabrera for the Miami-Dade County Commission in District 6. “Kevin Cabrera will be a great member of the Miami-Dade County Commission, representing District 6,” Trump said in a statement. “In...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 8, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Tri-City Extrusion, Inc. (TCE) officials recently announced that the company will invest $30.8 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Northeast Tennessee. “Our highly skilled workforce and strong business climate make Tennessee the ideal location for...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 5, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Amazon will invest $10.6 million to help build and renovate more than 130 affordable homes in Nashville, the company announced Wednesday. Amazon is working in partnership with the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) and supporting the social work of the...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 4, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC officials announced this week that the company will invest $4.8 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Henry County, creating 144 new jobs over the next five years. Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC will invest...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 4, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has appointed Elizabeth Foy, JD, as assistant commissioner for legislative affairs, according to a press release by the department. Elizabeth Foy, JD, has been appointed assistant commissioner for legislative affairs for TDH....
by Kaitlin Housler | May 1, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Nashville Record Pressing, LLC officials recently announced that the company will establish operations in Nashville, which will include its headquarters, manufacturing, distribution and back-office functions. [email protected], the U.S. entity of the world's...
by Kaitlin Housler | May 1, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Governor Bill Lee appointed Billy Worsham to chair the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities’ (DIDD) Statewide Planning and Policy Council (SPPC) for the next two years, according to a press release by the department. Worsham takes over for...
by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 30, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of the 2022 legislative session Friday, which included the passage of his $52.8 billion budget and full agenda as outlined during his State of the State address in February. “Tennessee is America at Its Best, and we’ve made...
by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 28, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
A two-day undercover, multi-agency human trafficking operation resulted in the arrest of eight men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors in Sevier County, according to a press release by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. A multi-agency undercover...
by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 27, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Early Tuesday morning, the Ocoee Whitewater Center in Polk County caught fire and was destroyed, according to a Facebook post by The Cherokee National Forest. Although the building is a “complete loss,” no one was injured in the fire, according to the U.S. Forest...
by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 26, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) recently announced in a press release that Jennifer Putnam has been appointed assistant commissioner of Health Licensure and Regulation (HLR) for the department. Jennifer Putnam has been appointed assistant commissioner of...
by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 26, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed her 2022-23 budget on Friday at the State of the City Address, according to a press release by the city. The proposed net budget is approximately $434.1 million. Of that, the General Fund – which is the city’s main operating...
by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 26, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
On Thursday, the state legislature approved a bill that would restrict the use of shackles and other restraints on pregnant inmates. The bill now heads to Governor Lee’s desk. The bill (SB 1412), sponsored by Democratic Senator Raumesh Akbari, “restricts the use of...
by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 25, 2022 | Battleground States, Ohio, The Midwest
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH-15) for re-election on Thursday. “Congressman Mike Carey is doing a fantastic job representing the people of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District,” Trump said in a statement. “With my...
by Kaitlin Housler | Apr 24, 2022 | News, Tennessee, The South
Vice President Kamala Harris will headline Tennessee State University (TSU)’s 2022 Spring Commencement next month as the ceremony’s keynote speaker. Vice President Harris will deliver the keynote address for the undergraduate Commencement on May 7th. Vice President...
