NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Employees at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., are voting whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union. With a three-day election wrapping up Friday, here’s a look at what’s at stake: ORGANIZING THE TRANSPLANTS: Volkswagen was the first foreign automaker to build a plant in the… Continue reading 5 things to know about the UAW vote at Volkswagen
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New Blue Book is Tennessee orange
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The latest version of the state’s Blue Book is Tennessee orange. The Blue Book is the Tennessee’s guide to state government. It includes information about state history and government, and contains biographies of all members of the Tennessee General Assembly. This year’s book is dedicated to Pat Summitt, UTM alumna and… Continue reading New Blue Book is Tennessee orange
Facebook offers new gender options for users
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — You don’t have to be just male or female on Facebook anymore. The social media giant has added a customizable option with about 50 different terms people can use to identify their gender as well as three preferred pronoun choices: him, her or them. Facebook said the changes, shared with… Continue reading Facebook offers new gender options for users
Stephens named as interim dean of CEHBS; Kelley placed on leave
Dr. Mark Kelley, former dean of the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences at UTM, was placed on administrative leave Tuesday, Feb. 11. Kelley has served as dean since July 1, 2013. Dr. Gail Stephens, the University’s Equity and Diversity Officer, will serve as the interim dean until a new dean is named at… Continue reading Stephens named as interim dean of CEHBS; Kelley placed on leave
Ice storm encases parts of the South
An ice storm gripped the winter-weary South on Wednesday, knocking out power to a wide swath of the region as the outages nearly doubled by the hour, and forecasters warned the worst of the potentially “catastrophic” storm was yet to come. From Texas to the Carolinas and the South’s business hub in Atlanta, roads were… Continue reading Ice storm encases parts of the South
Sinkhole swallows National Corvette Museum cars
BOWLING GREEN, KY. — A sinkhole collapsed part of the National Corvette Museum in Kentucky on Wednesday, swallowing eight cars there but not shutting down the museum. Museum spokeswoman Katie Frassinelli said six of the cars were owned by the museum and two — a 1993 ZR-1 Spyder and a 2009 ZR1 Blue Devil — were… Continue reading Sinkhole swallows National Corvette Museum cars
Missouri All-American says he is gay
Missouri All-American Michael Sam says he is gay, and the defensive end could become the first openly homosexual player in the NFL. In interviews with ESPN, The New York Times and Outsports that were published Sunday, Sam said his teammates and coaches at Missouri have known since August. “I am an openly, proud gay man,”… Continue reading Missouri All-American says he is gay
House panel advances supermarket wine bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A measure that would let voters decide whether their cities or counties allow wine to be sold in supermarkets and convenience stores is on a fast track to a full House vote after passing a budget panel on Wednesday. The measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Jon Lundberg of Bristol sailed through… Continue reading House panel advances supermarket wine bill
Tennessee Lottery: A decade later
A decade ago on Jan. 20, the Tennessee Education Lottery began selling tickets across the state. While there have been other financial benefits across the state, some of the most notable would be for education. The lottery has raised more than $2.89 billion for education programs since its inception. While this was a controversial topic… Continue reading Tennessee Lottery: A decade later
The heart of TISL: Members show love to veterans, cancer patients
Valentine’s Day is drawing near, and the UTM Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature is already sending their love out by making cards for veterans and St. Jude’s patients. On Monday, Jan. 27, TISL members created about two dozen cards to give to two holiday philanthropy projects in the West Tennessee area. One project, initiated by Congressman… Continue reading The heart of TISL: Members show love to veterans, cancer patients