Tennessee
Monday, September 25, 2023
Ford BlueOval City to boost jobs, economy in rural west TN
Most of the news about the automotive industry this month is focused on the United Auto Workers' strike against the Big Three automakers, but the …
Open enrollment for health insurance begins Nov. 1
The open enrollment period to purchase health insurance through the federal marketplace begins Nov. 1, and experts urge consumers to do some research …
Black Women Face Greater Risk for Maternal Mortality in Tennessee
In Tennessee, a pregnancy shouldn't be fatal - but Black women are three times more likely to die than white women from pregnancy-related causes…
Survey: Opportunities for TN Older Adults to Increase Disaster Preparedness
September is National Preparedness Month, when AARP raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. A recent …
Working for Better Access to Doctors, Heathy Foods in Rural TN
September is Hunger Action Month, and Tennessee groups are working to get more heart-healthy foods to people in rural communities as well as greater …
TN ‘Moms Demand Action’ Calls for More Action on Gun Safety Laws
As Tennessee lawmakers continue in their special legislative session on public safety, mental health and gun reform, hundreds of groups and activists …
Groups Provide Vital Resources for Gen Z During Mental-Health Crisis
Mental health has emerged as a pressing concern for young individuals belonging to Generation Z, those born after 1996. A recent study shed light on …
Feds to Expand Awareness of SSI Benefits to Tennesseans
The Social Security Administration has taken a proactive step to bridge the gap between critical financial assistance and the people who may be eligib…
Voter Education Pushed Ahead of Memphis Municipal Election
As municipal elections in Memphis approach, groups are making an urgent push for more voter education in Shelby County. More than 550,000 voters …
TN Group Fights Y-12 Nuclear Weapon Expansion in Oak Ridge
An environmental group in Knoxville wants to stop construction at the Uranium Processing Facility, part of the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak …
Goodwill, Google Collaborate for Job Training in TN
By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Keystone State News Connection reporting for the WorkingNation-Public…
Tennessee On Board to Counter Growing Antisemitism
The Volunteer State, like many others, isn't immune to the recent wave of antisemitic acts and rhetoric, and the state is fighting back through …