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Governor Bill Lee Joins the Tennessee Department of Education & Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation for a Scholastic Book Giveaway

News October 19, 2020

Event highlights early literacy initiatives and announces new book delivery program benefiting thousands of students and teachers across the state Nashville, TENNESSEE – Governor Bill Lee will virtually join the Tennessee Department of Education, in collaboration with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF) and Scholastic, to highlight and celebrate early literacy initiatives in Tennessee at... Read more

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Gains New Importance During Pandemic

News October 19, 2020

Tennesseans have opportunity to safely and securely dispose of medications NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennesseans have an opportunity to safely and securely dispose of potentially addictive prescription medications at the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is set for Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00... Read more

Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Dept to Host BBQ Dinner

News October 19, 2020

The Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Department is set to host a chicken BBQ dinner on Saturday, October 24th. This year’s event will be drive-thru only, and will begin at 10 a.m. and run until supplies are out. According to organizers of the event, food typically runs out around 2 p.m.,... Read more

Manchester Police Captain Found Dead

News October 16, 2020

Manchester Police Captain Chris Patterson has been found dead today, his death pending investigation. 42 year old Patterson was found inside of a truck on Blue Creek Road, deceased with an apparent gunshot wound. According to officials, an autopsy is scheduled for Sunday. Patterson was with the police force... Read more

State Capitol to Mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month

News October 16, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s state capitol will be highlighted in purple this weekend, in observance of domestic violence awareness month. Gov. Bill Lee proclaimed October as domestic violence awareness month, in line with the national observation. Tennessee’s state capitol in Nashville will be spotlighted in purple light at night from October... Read more

City Meeting to Address Vacancy in Mayor’s Position Monday

News October 16, 2020

The City of Manchester Board of Mayor and Alderman will host a special board meeting called by Vice Mayor Howard on Monday, October 19th to address the vacancy in the Office of Mayor following the unfortunate passing of City Mayor Lonnie Norman. The meeting will take place at 7:30... Read more

Gov. Lee Calls For Temporary Suspension of Accountability Measures for 2020-2021 School Year

News October 16, 2020

Student Assessments Will Still Be Conducted NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn today called for removing negative consequences for schools and educators associated with student assessments for the 2020-2021 school year. Student assessments will be conducted as planned. “Given the unprecedented disruption that the... Read more

Project Appleseed Marksmanship and History Clinic at Arnold Air Force Base October 31-November 1, 2020

News October 14, 2020

In today’s world of 24-hour news cycles, changing technologies and push-button gratification it is a challenge to stay connected to the values that our great country was built on. Ideals such as integrity, commitment and personal responsibility are what founding fathers relied on to win our independence and to... Read more

TDEC To Celebrate Zero Waste Day October 27th

News October 13, 2020

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and its partners will celebrate Tennessee’s inaugural Zero Waste Day on Oct. 27 to raise awareness about waste in Tennessee and educate citizens on actions they can take to reduce it. “Now is the time for Tennessee to reconsider... Read more

MTSU undergraduates ‘SOAR’ with the university’s student research organization

News October 13, 2020

Research conferences, fellowship, workshops and funding MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s Student Organization for the Advancement of Research, also known as SOAR, offers a supportive community for undergraduate students to get real-world research experience. Part of the University’s Undergraduate Research Center in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, SOAR... Read more