Bowling kills occupational licensing bill in Senate: House Bill not yet affected.
News February 15, 2020
State Senator Bowling announced Friday, Feb 14 that the proposed that Senate Bill 1914, authorizing certain individuals or businesses to perform work without being licensed or certified, was “effectively killed” in the Senate. The bill would have removed licensing for many professions such as cosmetologists and barbers, tattoo artists,... Read more
Proposed Tennessee bill could deregulate licensed professions such as Medical Professionals, Funeral Directors, Engineers, Tattoo Artists and more.
News February 14, 2020
In the same house bill presented by State Rep. Daniel Martin that would allow cosmetologists to perform work without a license, many other professions are seemingly at risk for receiving the same treatment. In HB 1945 and senate bill SB 1914, sponsored by Senator Janice Bowling, it states that... Read more
Crimson Clover Master Gardeners and Tennessee Environmental Council to host Tennessee Tree Day.
News February 13, 2020
The Crimson Clover Master Gardeners are partnering with the Tennessee Environmental Council to serve as a host for Tennessee Tree Day! Bare-root seedlings can be ordered from the TEC by March 1 for $2.49. Then, they will be available for pickup at the Coffee County UT-TSU Extension Office (1331... Read more
Tullahoma: damages and power outages due to February storm.
News February 13, 2020
Coffee County schools are closed today after a night of brief but severe weather. City Schools remain open. Tullahoma saw the brunt of last night’s storm, experiencing down power lines and trees, damaged roofs, power outages, and even broken internet fibers. Tullahoma residents experienced outages near Ovoca/Forrest drive, Ledford... Read more
Westwood Middle School students to star in Anne of Green Gables; A New Musical.
News February 11, 2020
February 20th through the 22nd Westwood Middle Theatre I students, as well as other young actors, will be putting Anne of Green Gables; A New Musical on display! The doors will open at 6:30 pm each night, and the show will begin at 7:00 pm. The cost for children... Read more
Woman detained for behavior in Manchester Walmart collapsed and later passed away.
News February 10, 2020
Manchester Police responded to a call Saturday morning (Feb. 9) in regards to a female displaying erratic behavior in Manchester Walmart. The officer was then lead to her, and upon discussing the situation with the woman, she was escorted out of the store. After being questioned further on her... Read more
Tennessee lawmakers introduce bill that could make cosmetology licenses unnecessary.
News February 8, 2020
Companion bills Senate Bill 1914 and House Bill 1945 would permit any person to practice cosmetology without a license, provided the provider of the service enters into a written agreement with the client to waive all liability that could occur during the provider’s performance. The written agreement must acknowledge... Read more
FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Cardiac Ultrasound Software That Uses Artificial Intelligence to Guide User
News February 7, 2020
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing of software to assist medical professionals in the acquisition of cardiac ultrasound, or echocardiography, images. The software, called Caption Guidance, is an accessory to compatible diagnostic ultrasound systems and uses artificial intelligence to help the user capture images of a... Read more
FDA Takes Significant Step in Coronavirus Response Efforts, Issues Emergency Use Authorization for the First 2019 Novel Coronavirus Diagnostic
News February 4, 2020
SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to enable emergency use of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2019-nCoV Real-Time RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel. To date, this test has been limited to use at CDC laboratories;... Read more
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An automobile tariffs study from MTSU’s Business and Economic Research Center shows that the Volunteer State’s largest manufacturing sector would take a noticeable hit if President Donald Trump moves forward with threats to impose such sanctions on trade partners. The new Global Commerce study on “The Impact of Automotive... Read more