TennCare Launches CHOICES in Long-Term Care Program Statewide
Released on Mon, Aug 02, 2010 - 10:02 am underProgram Allows More Tenneseeans to Receive Long-Term Care Services in the Home
NASHVILLE — TennCare officials announced today the launch of the TennCare CHOICES in Long-Term Care program in East and West Tennessee, completing the statewide restructuring of long-term care service delivery within TennCare. The CHOICES program offers more home-based options for meeting the long-term care needs of the state’s elderly and adults with physical disabilities, reducing reliance on more costly nursing facility care. It also offers a simpler process for accessing these more economical services.
Registration Now Open for the Tennessee Alternative Fuels and BioEnergy Conference
Released on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 - 2:21 pm under
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NASHVILLE – Registration is now open for the Tennessee Alternative Fuels and BioEnergy Conference. The conference will take place Aug. 15-17 at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, Tenn. The conference, hosted by a coalition of private industry groups and government known as the 25 by ’25 State Alliance, will give current and potential energy industry leaders the opportunity to learn about Tennessee’s alternative fuels and bioenergy sectors.
“This conference will bring groups and industry leaders together to foster discussions on a common goal; reducing our reliance on oil while helping the environment,” said Joe Gaines, Assistant Commissioner of TDA’s Market Development Division.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission Approves 2010-2015 Master Plan
Released on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 - 5:00 pm underSets Path Forward to Meet Goals of the Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved the 2010-15 “Master Plan” today, signaling a major shift in the public agenda for higher education in Tennessee. The plan reflects the goals of the Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010, proposed by Governor Phil Bredesen and adopted by the General Assembly during January’s special session. The new law establishes increased educational attainment as the state’s primary need.
“It is essential for our economic future that we increase the number of Tennesseans who obtain higher education degrees and receive postsecondary training,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “I’m pleased the commission has adopted an agenda that focuses on increasing degree and certificate productivity and is linked to improving the state’s workforce and economy.”
Bredesen Signs Executive Order Establishing STEM Innovation Network
Released on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 - 3:00 pm underNASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today signed Executive Order No. 68 establishing the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network. The Network is charged with promoting and expanding the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in K-12 public schools across Tennessee.
“Tennessee is home to many STEM assets, including world-class public and private colleges and universities and internationally known companies operating in fields as diverse as energy, health care and technology,” Bredesen said. “Our state is positioned to be a national leader in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math and this Network will help drive the development of the tools and resources that will help us realize those opportunities.”
Major Closures for I-40 Bridge Over Mississippi River Begin August 3
Released on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 - 9:08 am under
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Exit 1 Ramp to Close for 3 Weeks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Crews are preparing to conduct the first of several months of major lane closures as work to seismically retrofit the Interstate 40/Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River continues.
- August 3, 2010 through mid-September - The I-40 Eastbound exit one off-ramp to Front Street, Riverside Drive and the Tennessee Welcome Center will be closed. All traffic will be detoured to Exit 1B at Danny Thomas Blvd. to Poplar Avenue, Front Street, and Jefferson Avenue. A detour map is attached.
Department of Health Regional Lab Director Wins National Award
Released on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - 2:00 pm under
Robyn Atkinson, PhD, with TN Public Health Laboratory Director David Smalley, PhD, MSS, BCLD
NASHVILLE — Robyn Atkinson, PhD, has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Emerging Leader Award by the Association of Public Health Laboratories. Atkinson is director of the Tennessee Department of Health’s Knoxville Regional Laboratory.
U.S. Department of Education Approves Tennessee Race to the Top Budget
Released on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - 12:22 pm underNASHVILLE — Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that Tennessee’s nearly $501 million Race to the Top budget has been approved by the U. S. Department of Education, allowing the state and all 136 school districts to move forward in implementing comprehensive school reform plans over the next four years.
Tennessee was just one of two states selected to receive funding in the federal government’s Race to the Top competition in March.
More Options Make Buying Produce, Eating Well Easier Than Ever
Released on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - 11:01 am under
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NASHVILLE –“Options for getting fresh, local produce are sprouting up faster than—well, sprouts. Many places and groups who previously had a hard time getting access to healthy foods now have a fresh source,” says Pamela Bartholomew, agritourism coordinator for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
“Farmers markets. Pick-your-own farms. Urban farmers. Community supported agriculture. Neighborhood farm-direct drop-off and pick-up sites— the list keeps growing. Just this week I read about a man who converted an old school bus to create a farmers market on wheels,” says Bartholomew. “Farmers who bring their harvests straight to eager and grateful customers are starting to support oases of ideal, farm direct foods in ‘food deserts’.”
Japanese Auto Supplier to Build New Plant in Murfreesboro
Released on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - 9:50 am under$54 Million Capital Investment to Create Up to 224 Jobs
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today joined with Matt Kisber, commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and community officials from Rutherford County in announcing plans by NHK Seating of America, Inc. to locate a manufacturing facility for automotive parts near the intersection of I-24 and Joe B. Jackson Parkway in Murfreesboro, Tenn. NHK will spend nearly $54 million to construct the facility beginning in October 2010, and the facility is expected to employ up to 224 workers when all phases of production are implemented in 2015.
TDA Awards Spay/Neuter Grants to Tennessee Organizations
Released on Tue, Jul 27, 2010 - 12:26 pm under
Representatives from Chattanooga area humane organizations pictured with Commissioner Ken Givens and State Senator Andy Berke.
CHATTANOOGA – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture today announced the recipients of the animal spay/neuter grants at the Humane Educational Society in Chattanooga. The grants supports low cost spay/neuter programs in Tennessee and are funded through Animal Friendly license plate sales.
“This is a great program that not only helps control the number of unwanted animals but it also provides important animal and public health benefits,” said Ken Givens, Commissioner. “Every dollar the agency receives goes directly to spay and neuter services. Citizens can be assured that their money is going directly to the mission of the license plate.”
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