Arnold AFB Warehouse ensures supplies flow onto base in spite of coronavirus.
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, even in a reduced capacity while in an “operationally urgent” posture due to the coronavirus, requires both people and the materials they require to carry out their jobs. The Base Warehouse ensures those... Read more
AEDC Commander Hosts COVID-19 Town Hall.
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – Arnold Engineering Development Complex Commander Col. Jeffrey Geraghty hosted a virtual town hall April 8 to update AEDC personnel on steps being taken to mitigate COVID-19 exposure at Arnold Air Force Base, answer employee-submitted questions and address concerns shared among members of the workforce.... Read more
Ramsey Solutions Streams Financial Peace Live Virtual Event.
Dave Ramsey and Chris Hogan share practical money advice. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – To give Americans a plan for winning with their money, Ramsey Solutions is streaming Financial Peace Live free of charge on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. CT. Nationally syndicated radio host Dave Ramsey and bestselling author Chris Hogan... Read more
Arnold Fire and Emergency Services team rescues five people trapped 300 feet underground at J-4
ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. – Saturdays at Arnold Air Force Base are typically quieter days, with most of the workforce at home spending the weekends with their families. But on Saturday, Feb. 29, it wasn’t so quiet for the Arnold Fire and Emergency Services crew. A call came into... Read more
Tennessee State Parks to Reopen Most Parks Friday.
NASHVILLE –Tennessee State Parks will reopen most of its 56 state parks on Friday, April 24, for day-use only. Specific details on which parks will reopen will be available on tnstateparks.com this week. “We are eager to serve once again but we urge Tennesseans to continue to practice physical distancing... Read more
Tennessee Business Barometer plunges to negative level for first time as pandemic continues.
But slight majority of surveyed state business leaders expect ‘business as usual’ by July 1. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Outlook among Tennessee business leaders took an expected plunge because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic downturn, though outlook on the future remains strong, according to the latest Tennessee Business Barometer... Read more
TDEC Encourages Independent, Family Friendly in Celebration of 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.
NASHVILLE – In observation of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is encouraging Tennesseans to engage in independent, family-friendly activities that help protect and restore the state and the planet. “The health of our citizens is top priority... Read more
MTSU offers free online, remote mental health resources during COVID-19.
Counseling services including Zoom workshops, self-help apps, phone sessions. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As MTSU continues navigating the added stress of a social distancing environment, a variety of free mental health support services are available for students, faculty and staff. MTSU’s Center for Counseling and Psychological Services housed in the Miller... Read more
Announcement of COVID-19 Child Wellbeing Task Force: Commissioner Penny Schwinn’s Statement on Governor’s School Closure Recommendation
NASHVILLE, TN – Commissioner Penny Schwinn released this statement regarding the Governor’s recommendation to extend school closures through the end of the school year and the creation of the of the COVID-19 Child Wellbeing Task Force.  “I appreciate the governor’s recommendation schools remain closed through the end of the school year to protect the health and safety of all Tennesseans. The coronavirus... Read more
PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund for Unemployed Licensed Beauty Professionals.
Due to Stay-at-Home orders, non-essential businesses have had to close their doors to the public until further notice. Individuals in the beauty industry have been hit hard during this time, and as a result, the Professional Beauty Association has started the PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund in which individuals can... Read more