Tennessee
Thursday, September 19, 2024
UAW contract negotiations at VW focus on healthcare, safety, wages
United Auto Workers' contract negotiations kick off today with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga plant, covering over 4,000 UAW members. The union says …
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
TN forum to focus on shaping statewide criminal justice policy
Tennessee's justice system may be getting a makeover, as a forum on Thursday will cover new ideas to modernize it. The Sycamore Institute event will …
Monday, September 16, 2024
TN group echoes global call: No money for nuclear weapons
A Knoxville-based environmental group is raising awareness about increasing U.S. nuclear weapons spending and supporting this week's global effort to …
Study reveals shifting American views on free speech amid Israel-Hamas war
A recent study by Vanderbilt University found that Americans generally love free speech, but their views change occasionally. One instance of this …
TN youth incarceration snapshot reveals hope amid disparities
A new report showed the rate of juvenile crime continues to fall but disparities remain in Tennessee and nationwide. The Sentencing Project report …
Ways cited to increase voter engagement, turnout in TN ahead of Nov. 5
As the general election nears, a study from the think tank ThinkTennessee found the Volunteer State trails most neighboring states on voter …
Report: Land application of toxic sludge making TN waters contaminated
The latest research reveals high levels of PFAS chemicals have been detected in Tennessee's soil and water, leading to demands for a statewide ban on …
TN community health centers see significant growth in patient care
Tennessee's community health centers are vital to the well-being of nearly 428,000 residents, according to new data. The centers must report …
Experts offer health tips for TN kids back in classroom
With Tennessee children back in school, health experts have advice on how parents can prioritize their children's well-being. Medical professionals …
TN offers free diapers through Tenncare, CoverKids
Some Tennessee parents now have access to monthly supplies of free diapers under the state's Medicaid program. TennCare provides coverage for …
Rural TN health centers celebrate National Health Center Week
This is National Health Center Week, highlighting the dedication of people working in 1,400 Community Health Centers across America - including 260 …
Tennesseans could benefit from eliminating medical debt from credit reports
Many Tennesseeans could see higher credit scores if a rule proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau goes into effect. The proposal would …