NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nashville-based JAMS PB&J has announced a partnership with NFL Players Inc., the licensing and marketing arm of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), to create the first PB&J developed hand-in-hand with active NFL players. The collaborative line arrives in retailers nationwide this summer, joining JAMS’ existing lineup at Walmart and Target. The partnership is centered around active player input. JAMS is committed to meet with players from every team and is inviting any active NFL player to contribute their feedback on flavors, ingredients, and packaging. The goal is to create a final lineup that doesn’t just carry players’ names;…
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Governor Bill Lee appointed Jennifer Covellis to the 26th Judicial District Chancery Court. Ms. Covellis fills the vacancy created by the elevation of the Honorable Steven W. Maroney to the appellate bench, effective immediately. Ms. Covellis currently serves as an attorney at Karnes Legal Services. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Rhodes College and juris doctor at Mississippi College School of Law. The 26th Judicial District covers Chester, Henderson, and Madison counties.
MEMPHIS, TN – Alliance Healthcare Services, the region’s longest-serving behavioral health provider, will open the Children & Youth Wellness Center at 602 Malcomb Street on May 12, 2026, completing a multi-year, $11 million investment that gives Memphis families the first dedicated 24/7 walk-in behavioral health crisis facility for children and adolescents in West Tennessee. The 10,000 square foot facility serves children and youth ages 4 to 17 experiencing behavioral health crises, including suicidal thoughts, severe anxiety, aggression, trauma symptoms, and psychiatric emergencies. The Center provides 24/7 walk-in crisis assessment, 15 crisis stabilization beds, and care from a multidisciplinary team including…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – After launching mandatory Mental Health First Aid training just two years ago for full-time staff and part-time managers, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee has been recognized as a “2026 Gold recipient of the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health,” the nation’s leading recognition for U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. This recognition comes as the YMCA of Middle Tennessee hosts a number of activities this month during Mental Health Awareness Month for staff and the community. In 2024, as part of a committed focus on mental health literacy and wellness, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee made…
NASHVILLE, TN – La Vergne resident Carlos Henning from the Nashville LongHorn Steakhouse team knows how to bring heat to the competition. His grilling expertise and passion have him on the cusp of elite grilling status as he prepares to compete in the final round of LongHorn Steakhouse’s ninth annual Steak Master Series. LongHorn Steakhouse’s Steak Master Series is a national competition that gives LongHorn Grill Masters from across the country the opportunity to put their skills to the test. Henning is one of seven finalists, out of thousands of participants, who will compete for a $15,000 grand prize and the title of…
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Democratic Party, along with other plaintiffs, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee challenging the legality of the state’s new congressional map, which eliminated a majority-Black voting district and will cause chaos for voters ahead of the elections. This lawsuit follows the Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly’s passage of a new Congressional map during a rushed special session ordered by Governor Bill Lee after the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent blow to the Voting Rights Act in its Louisiana v. Callais decision. The Tennessee Democratic Party supported multiple events this…
NASHVILLE – Just now, the Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly passed new Congressional maps set to be in effect for the 2026 August primary election. This map dilutes the voice of black Memphians and harms their ability to elect a Representative from their community. The following is a statement from the Tennessee Democratic Party Black Caucus Chair, Solomon Trapp: “That congressional leaders would vote to disenfranchise one of the few remaining sources of representation for Tennessee’s Black communities is, sadly, no surprise. History has a way of repeating itself when those in power refuse to learn from it. This is nothing less…
Nashville, TN – Assessor of Property Vivian Wilhoite announced today her office will hold a seminar for area churches and non-profits on maintaining tax exemptions to local property taxes. The seminar will be held in conjunction with the Tennessee Office of the Comptroller on May 7, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Sonny West Conference Center, 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, First Floor, at the Howard Office Building in Nashville. “Over the years, our office has received questions from and assisted local tax-exempt organizations about which circumstances require them to re-file for tax-exempt status,” said Assessor Wilhoite.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is urging eligible high school seniors who have not yet claimed their TN Direct Admissions offer to act now! Thousands of Tennessee high school seniors have already claimed their college spot for the fall, but many still have the opportunity to secure theirs before time runs out. The deadline to claim TN Direct Admissions is June 1. Last year, more than 45,000 eligible high school seniors received personalized Direct Admissions letters offering guaranteed admission to participating Tennessee institutions. To date, approximately 7,000 students have officially claimed their spot. One student, after receiving the admission letter, wrote, “I was so happy, I almost cried! I was so…
Nashville Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle on being named the Mid-Cumberland Superintendent of the Year by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents. The recognition was announced during a recent TOSS Mid-Cumberland Superintendents’ Study Council. Dr. Battle was selected by her peers in the Mid-Cumberland Region for her leadership, commitment to student success, and service to public education. “Dr. Battle’s leadership reflects the best of what is possible when schools, families, community partners, and civic leaders work together in support of students,” said Melissa Jaggers, President and CEO of Alignment Nashville. “Alignment Nashville exists to help bring those partners and…