Trade agreement with Japan is crucial for U.S. beef industry
By Tina M. Johnson, tjohnson@utk.edu
KNOXVILLE — University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture projections indicate that the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in March 2018 could disadvantage U.S. beef exports to Japan, a stumbling block that U.S. beef producers can ill afford.
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Get ready for Tennessee Valley Fair competitions, contests
KNOXVILLE – Now is the time to pick up your phone and call your mom, dad, cousins, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and especially your grandma to let them know they need to enter The Tennessee Valley Fair competitions or contests. The Fair is now accepting entries for all categories.
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FEC complaint filed against Marsha Blackburn Campaign
NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Citizen Action, a nonprofit public interest organization, is filing a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging coordination between the campaign and a number of Political Action Committees (PACs).
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TVA seeks public input on transmission system vegetation management alternatives
KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for public comment on alternatives for how it will manage vegetation along its 16,000 miles of transmission line to continue to ensure public safety and reliable electric power.
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Zoo Knoxville saddened to announce the
death of Sylvan African lion |
SmartBank makes $15,000 contribution to
Friends of the Smokies |
Telethon raises $210,000 towards
new radio system in Smokies |
Ten law enforcement officers graduate from
TBI’S Leadership Academy
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Johnson Architecture project earns
Award of Distinction for Marble Hall |
Pigeon Forge Fire Chief earns
Executive Fire Officer certification |
UT Gardens
August Plant of the Month |
National Park seeks public comment on Plant Gathering Agreement with Cherokee Indians |
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Bijou Theatre pays off mortgage loan, remains community treasure
KNOXVILLE - The Bijou Theatre, Knoxville’s oldest and most infamous entertainment venue, paid off its longstanding mortgage note, at last closing the book on the theater’s in-the-red status.
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TSPN recognizes President’s signature of National Hotline Improvement Act of 2018
NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) wishes to recognize President Donald Trump’s signature of H.R. 2345 “National Hotline Improvement Act of 2018” into law on August 14, 2018.
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Air Force awards hypersonic weapon contract to Lockheed Martin
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Today the Air Force has awarded a contract not to exceed $480,000,000 to Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control to begin designing a second hypersonic weapon prototype.
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Remote Area Medical coming to Jefferson County
ROCKFORD, TN - Remote Area Medical- RAM™ is coming to Jefferson County, TN. RAM™ is a major non-profit provider of mobile medical clinics delivering free, high-quality, dental, vision and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals.
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FB Financial Corporation recognized for board diversity
NASHVILLE, TN – FB Financial Corporation (NYSE: FBK), the holding company of Nashville-based FirstBank, has been recognized for its board diversity for having more than 20 percent of its board of director’s seats held by women.
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Register now for Safety Fest TN 2018
OAK RIDGE – Registration is now open for Safety Fest TN 2018 safety classes. Safety Fest TN is an annual community event that offers over 90 free safety classes and demonstrations to residents and companies from September 10-14.
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Fire Marshal urges parents to teach children fire safety
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding parents and caregivers of the necessity of child fire safety education this summer in light of a recent analysis of state fire data that reveals an ongoing increase in child fire fatalities during the months of June and July.
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