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Where do they stand? Tennessee House District 67 candidates on improving schools, roads, health care

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – All three members of the local state House delegation are up for election in November, and candidates are actively campaigning. To help voters with their decisions, Clarksville Now is publishing their written responses to a series of questions on key issues. The candidates for...

Montgomery County, TN · 09-23
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WTVC

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State picks Birmingham Highway site for new Moccasin Bend mental health hospital

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — After years of searching for a new home for Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute, the state has chosen Birmingham Highway as the new location. The announcement was made by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and Department of General Services (DGS) Wednesday afternoon.

Tennessee · 09-23
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Tennessee awards $5M to senior centers, including dozens in Middle Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — From new activities and wellness programs to equipment upgrades and building improvements, senior centers across Tennessee are getting a financial boost. The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging announced Wednesday that it awarded $5 million in grant funding to 122 senior centers across the state.

Tennessee · 09-23
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Now Hiring! Medicaid Fraud Control Division Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Middle Tennessee

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position:. Conducts Medicaid fraud investigations targeting providers defrauding the State of Tennessee Medicaid program. Also conducts abuse investigations of vulnerable adults that occur in a facility setting. Medicaid Fraud Special Agent-Criminal Investigator’s duties include but are not limited to: conducting subject, victim, and witness interviews; composing case reports; reviewing records, documents, and data; preparing and executing search warrants; and providing courtroom testimony in state and federal court.

Tennessee · 09-23

mainstreetmediatn.com

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CMS grants Ascension Saint Thomas reprieve from Medicare termination

Two days before Ascension Saint Thomas was scheduled to potentially lose its eligibility in the Medicare program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) extended the hospital’s termination deadline to next summer. CMS lifted the “Immediate Jeopardy” violations on Wednesday, Sept. 16, after the Tennessee State Survey Agency...

Tennessee · 09-22

fox13memphis.com

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Measles cases climb nationwide as vaccination rates fall; Tennessee reports 9 cases

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Measles cases continue to climb across the United States as childhood vaccination rates decline, a trend Mid-South infectious disease specialists say could lead to more cases of the highly contagious disease. More than 3,400 measles cases have been reported nationwide this year, which is more than 1,000...

Tennessee · 09-22

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After years of debate, Tennessee to reveal new home for Moccasin Bend hospital Wednesday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — After years of debate over where to put a new Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute, Tennessee officials say they've picked a location. They're expected to reveal it Wednesday afternoon. The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Department of General Services will join...

Chattanooga, TN · 09-23

WTVC

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Erlanger connects Southeast Tennessee families with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

CHATTANOOGA — As communities continue to honor Dolly Parton’s legacy following her passing, Erlanger Hospital in Southeast Tennessee is helping local families connect with Parton’s Imagination Library. The program provides children with a free book each month from birth through age 5, with the goal of supporting...

Tennessee · 09-22

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Erlanger connects Southeast Tennessee families with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

CHATTANOOGA — As communities continue to honor Dolly Parton’s legacy following her passing, Erlanger Hospital in Southeast Tennessee is helping local families connect with Parton’s Imagination Library. The program provides children with a free book each month from birth through age 5, with the goal of supporting...

Tennessee · 09-22

WKRN News 2

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Wilson County neighbors infected with E. coli blame nearby creek

Two Wilson County neighbors said they contracted E. coli while doing yard work on their property.

Wilson County, TN · 09-17

Sumner County Source

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Highpoint Health Expands Digestive Care With New Gallatin Location

Patients in Sumner County and surrounding communities now have expanded access to digestive health care with the relocation of Highpoint Gastroenterology and Liver Disease with Ascension Saint Thomas to a new Gallatin office. Click for More News The practice is now located at 437 E. Main St. in Gallatin and offers evaluation, diagnosis and treatment […] The post Highpoint Health Expands Digestive Care With New Gallatin Location appeared first on Sumner County Source .

Sumner County, TN · 09-16

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Nurse of the Month: Amanda Scott, APRN

Amanda Scott, APRN, is WKRN's September Nurse of the Month, recognized for her compassionate care and dedication to improving the lives of patients at Tennessee Wellness Collective and Ascension Saint Thomas Rheumatology.

Tennessee · 09-18

WREG

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Delta Benefits Group: Changes to Medicare and Medicaid

Tennessee · 09-18

Davidson County Source

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Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Removed From Immediate Jeopardy Status After Medication Error

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown has been removed from Immediate Jeopardy status after federal regulators reviewed and validated corrective measures following a medication error. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) validated the corrective measures on September 16, according to Ascension Saint Thomas. The action removes the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ)...

Tennessee · 09-17

Robertson County Source

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Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Removed From Immediate Jeopardy Status After Medication Error

Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown has been removed from Immediate Jeopardy status after federal regulators reviewed and validated corrective measures following a medication error. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) validated the corrective measures on September 16, according to Ascension Saint Thomas. The action removes the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ)...

Tennessee · 09-17

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Highpoint Health Expands Access to Digestive Health Care with New Gallatin Location and Provider

GALLATIN, TN – September 14, 2026 - Patients across Sumner County and surrounding communities now have expanded access to specialty care as Highpoint Gastroenterology and Liver Disease with Ascension Saint Thomas relocates to a new Gallatin office and welcomes Sarah Wojtowicz, NP-BC, to its provider team. Located at 437...

Gallatin, TN · 09-15

WSB Radio

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USDA plans to airdrop millions of rabies vaccine doses over Georgia, other states

Officials say the Dalton project will cover areas in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Tennessee, distributing 648,000 ORV baits by helicopter and plane.

Georgia · 09-14

mlo-online.com

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HHS grants $25 million to support rural hospitals across 13 states

The Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program is granting nearly $25 million to 132 hospitals in rural areas across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the winners on September 10.

Mississippi · 09-11

NewsChannel 5 WTVF

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Williamson County advances Ascension hospital sale amid safety concerns

Williamson County voted to negotiate exclusively with Ascension St. Thomas to buy Williamson Health despite an ongoing medication mix-up investigation.

Williamson County, TN · 09-10

CleanTechnica

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TVA Sued for Violating Federal Clean Air Act at Its Cumberland Fossil Plant

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. CUMBERLAND CITY, Tennessee — This week, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on...

Tennessee · 09-11