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Five Star Food Service, Inc. Expanding Operations in Hamilton County

Five Star Food Service, Inc. Expanding Operations in Hamilton County

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...
Davidson County Property Assessor Warns Property Owners to Beware of Scam Letter

Davidson County Property Assessor Warns Property Owners to Beware of Scam Letter

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...

Virginia Governor Announces the Members of the Commission to Combat Antisemitism

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...
Tunnel to Towers Foundation to Host ‘Never Forget’ Parade and Concert Friday in Nashville

Tunnel to Towers Foundation to Host ‘Never Forget’ Parade and Concert Friday in Nashville

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...
Tennessee State Parks Partnering with American Canoe Association to Offer Low-Cost Kayaking Instruction

Tennessee State Parks Partnering with American Canoe Association to Offer Low-Cost Kayaking Instruction

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...
Tennessee Department of Health Announces List of Hospitals Receiving the Maternity-Focused ‘BEST Award’

Tennessee Department of Health Announces List of Hospitals Receiving the Maternity-Focused ‘BEST Award’

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...

Kevin Marino Cabrera Secures Endorsement from Former President Trump for the Miami-Dade County Commission

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...
Tri-City Extrusion, Inc. Announces Expansion in Bristol

Tri-City Extrusion, Inc. Announces Expansion in Bristol

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...
Amazon Announces $10.6 Million Investment to Create Affordable Housing in Nashville

Amazon Announces $10.6 Million Investment to Create Affordable Housing in Nashville

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...
Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC Announces Expansion into Henry County

Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC Announces Expansion into Henry County

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...
Tennessee Department of Health Names Elizabeth Foy as Assistant Commissioner for Legislative Affairs

Tennessee Department of Health Names Elizabeth Foy as Assistant Commissioner for Legislative Affairs

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....
Nashville Record Pressing, LLC to Create More than 250 Jobs in Davidson County

Nashville Record Pressing, LLC to Create More than 250 Jobs in Davidson County

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...
Billy Worsham Appointed Chair of Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities’ Statewide Planning and Policy Council

Billy Worsham Appointed Chair of Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities’ Statewide Planning and Policy Council

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...
Governor Lee Announces Passage of His Full Agenda and $52.8 Billion Budget

Governor Lee Announces Passage of His Full Agenda and $52.8 Billion Budget

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...
Human Trafficking Operation in Sevier County Results in Eight Arrests

Human Trafficking Operation in Sevier County Results in Eight Arrests

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...
Ocoee Whitewater Center, a Historic Olympic Site in Polk County, Deemed ‘Total Loss’ After Early Morning Fire

Ocoee Whitewater Center, a Historic Olympic Site in Polk County, Deemed ‘Total Loss’ After Early Morning Fire

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...
Department of Health Appoints Jennifer Putnam as Assistant Commissioner of Health Licensure and Regulation

Department of Health Appoints Jennifer Putnam as Assistant Commissioner of Health Licensure and Regulation

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...
Knoxville Mayor Proposes 2022-2023 Budget Totaling Approximately $434 Million

Knoxville Mayor Proposes 2022-2023 Budget Totaling Approximately $434 Million

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...
Bill Limiting Shackles on Pregnant Inmates Passes Through General Assembly, Now Headed to Governor Lee’s Desk

Bill Limiting Shackles on Pregnant Inmates Passes Through General Assembly, Now Headed to Governor Lee’s Desk

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...
Former President Donald Trump Endorses Ohio Congressman Mike Carey for Re-election

Former President Donald Trump Endorses Ohio Congressman Mike Carey for Re-election

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...
Vice President Kamala Harris Set to Deliver Keynote Address to Graduates at Tennessee State University

Vice President Kamala Harris Set to Deliver Keynote Address to Graduates at Tennessee State University

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...
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