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Tennessee Rowing Upsets #1 Texas for First SEC Title
SportsMay 11

Tennessee Rowing Upsets #1 Texas for First SEC Title

The #3 Tennessee Lady Vols rowing team defeated top-ranked Texas by just four points to claim their first-ever SEC Championship on home waters. In a thrilling finish, Tennessee's top crew held off a late Texas surge in the final 250 meters to secure the historic victory.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Tennessee Volunteers Rescue Neighbors After Ice Storm
Community HeroesJan 28

Tennessee Volunteers Rescue Neighbors After Ice Storm

When a brutal winter storm left residents stranded in their homes across Sumner County, Tennessee, volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors in need. Communities across Middle Tennessee are finding silver linings as neighbors help neighbors recover from the dangerous ice storm.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Tennessee: 430 Jobs, $560M for Nuclear Energy Plant
SolutionsJan 24

Tennessee: 430 Jobs, $560M for Nuclear Energy Plant

A nuclear fuel company is bringing nearly 430 high-paying jobs and more than $560 million to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in a massive expansion that positions the region as America's nuclear energy leader. The first Tennessee-made centrifuges will come online in 2029.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Tennessee Expands Free Cancer Testing for Thousands
SolutionsMay 9

Tennessee Expands Free Cancer Testing for Thousands

Tennessee just became the latest state to require insurance coverage for lifesaving biomarker tests that catch cancer and other diseases early. The new law, championed by a lung cancer survivor, takes effect in January.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Tennessee Volunteers Clear Storm Debris for Free
Acts of KindnessFeb 9

Tennessee Volunteers Clear Storm Debris for Free

After a devastating winter storm left Tennessee yards buried under massive tree limbs, volunteer groups are showing up at strangers' doors to help with cleanup—completely free. One homeowner facing $4,000 in removal costs got the work done for nothing by volunteers who just wanted to give back.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Tennessee Students Rank 2nd in Nation for Math Recovery
SolutionsMay 14

Tennessee Students Rank 2nd in Nation for Math Recovery

Tennessee students have nearly erased their pandemic learning loss, ranking second in the nation for math improvement and fourth for reading gains. The remarkable turnaround shows what focused teaching methods and investment can achieve.

Google News - Student Achievement3 min read
Dolly Parton Children's Hospital Opens in Tennessee
Daily MixMar 2

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital Opens in Tennessee

A Tennessee children's hospital has been renamed in honor of Dolly Parton after decades of her support for kids' health and education. The country icon has given millions to help children, from free books to vaccine research.

Sunny Skyz2 min read
Tennessee Launches Quantum Computing Workforce Program
InnovationMay 23

Tennessee Launches Quantum Computing Workforce Program

A Tennessee utility company is teaming up with a local university to train the next generation of quantum computing professionals. The partnership aims to fuel both economic growth and career opportunities in one of tech's hottest fields.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Tennessee Food Bank Hosts Week of Service for America250
VideosMay 20

Tennessee Food Bank Hosts Week of Service for America250

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee is inviting volunteers to fight hunger during a special Week of Service celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The May 26-29 event offers morning and afternoon shifts for anyone ready to help neighbors facing food insecurity.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Tennessee Sets Goal: 750,000 Electric Cars by 2035
SolutionsMay 13

Tennessee Sets Goal: 750,000 Electric Cars by 2035

Tennessee just released an ambitious roadmap to put 750,000 electric vehicles on its roads by 2035, a huge leap from its current 68,000. The plan promises cleaner air, lower costs for families, and thousands of new jobs in the booming EV industry.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Tennessee Unemployment Drops to 3.5%, Beats National Rate
SolutionsApr 6

Tennessee Unemployment Drops to 3.5%, Beats National Rate

Tennessee kicked off 2026 with unemployment falling to 3.5%, nearly a full point better than the national average. The state added nearly 6,000 jobs over the past year, with healthcare and social services leading the way.

Google News - Unemployment Drops2 min read
Tennessee Teen Anglers Make History With Double State Win
SportsJun 4

Tennessee Teen Anglers Make History With Double State Win

Two high school fishing partners just became the first junior team in Tennessee to win multiple state championships. Parker Smith and Luke Roberts proved their first title wasn't beginner's luck.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Tennessee Town Honors Fallen Deputy with Kindness Day
Acts of KindnessApr 24

Tennessee Town Honors Fallen Deputy with Kindness Day

A Tennessee community transforms grief into goodness every April 23rd, honoring fallen sheriff's deputy Daniel Baker with random acts of kindness. His widow and daughter turned tragedy into a tradition that's spreading statewide.

Google News - Random Act Kindness2 min read
Tennessee VW Workers Approve Contract with 96% Vote
SolutionsFeb 20

Tennessee VW Workers Approve Contract with 96% Vote

Volkswagen workers in Tennessee just locked in a historic win with a 96% vote for their first UAW contract, bringing 20% raises and better benefits. The overwhelming approval marks a breakthrough for union organizing in the South after years of trying.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
700 Homes Restored After Tennessee Winter Storm
Acts of KindnessMar 12

700 Homes Restored After Tennessee Winter Storm

Samaritan's Purse has already helped over 700 families recover from January's devastating winter storm in Tennessee and Mississippi. Now they need more volunteers to finish the job and bring hope to hundreds more households still struggling.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Tennessee's Civil Rights Trail Preserves Movement History
Global NewsMay 19

Tennessee's Civil Rights Trail Preserves Movement History

Eight landmarks across Tennessee tell the powerful story of the Civil Rights Movement, from Dr. King's final speech to the studios where music broke color barriers. These sites keep alive the courage and strategies that transformed America.

Smithsonian2 min read
Tennessee Volunteers Clear Storm Debris in Two Counties
Community HeroesFeb 3

Tennessee Volunteers Clear Storm Debris in Two Counties

After a winter storm left Middle Tennessee buried in fallen branches, volunteers are stepping up to help clear roads and neighborhoods. Communities in Robertson and Rutherford counties are organizing cleanup efforts while power crews work to restore the last outages.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Students Fund $7.6M in Green Projects at Tennessee Campus
SolutionsFeb 17

Students Fund $7.6M in Green Projects at Tennessee Campus

College students at Middle Tennessee State University have invested over $7.6 million of their own money into sustainability projects since 2006. They voluntarily pay $8 each semester to fund everything from solar tables to LED upgrades across campus.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Tennessee Women's Golf Wins First-Ever SEC Championship
SportsApr 21

Tennessee Women's Golf Wins First-Ever SEC Championship

After 30 years of trying, the Tennessee Lady Vols captured their first SEC golf championship in a nail-biting finale that came down to one final putt. The sixth-seeded underdogs made history with heart, grit, and a 10-foot birdie that sent a team into tears of joy.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
80-Year-Old Widow Drives Solo to Tennessee, Finds Her Angel
Acts of KindnessApr 1

80-Year-Old Widow Drives Solo to Tennessee, Finds Her Angel

Lois Mayo packed her SUV with two cats and drove 2,000 miles from California to Tennessee with no map and nowhere to stay. A Walmart employee became her lifeline, reconnecting her with family and raising nearly $10,000 to help her start over.

Sunny Skyz3 min read

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