As it marks its 15th year, the Davidson County Drug Court can look back and celebrate its evolution from an experimental program in a dilapidated former state mental hospital to a pioneering treatment facility that has garnered national attention. But as some of Nashville’s most prominent figures heaped praise on the court at an Aug. [...]
The latest data in a ProPublica study of financial ties between doctors and big drug companies reveal deeper links involving Tennessee physicians and medical researchers than were previously known. One Nashville psychiatrist’s take from five major drug companies for a two-year period crossed the half-million-dollar threshold, the data show. Overall, drug companies disclosed $20.8 million [...]
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 13–> Volunteers sought for pair of Read To Succeed events MURFREESBORO — Schools and libraries across the county are preparing for two popular literacy events and need volunteers to pull them off. Schools will welcome visitors for Reading in the Schools Day on Sept. 23. Readers are needed to spend a few [...]
OLIVE BRANCH – This week, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has announced the design and construction firms they will contract to build the Olive Branch Hospital as well as the first Olive Branch medical practice to join the hospital system. Officials also announced Wednesday afternoon that Gresham, Smith and Partners; Smith Seckaman Reid, Inc. and Tuner [...]
Fluid buildup calls for lifestyle change My father has had three heart attacks. I’m wanting to know what causes fluid buildup for congestive heart failure. — ALR, Hendersonville Heart attacks are one of the most common causes of fluid buildup, also known as congestive heart failure. Other symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty sleeping [...]
MURFREESBORO — MTSU’s Public Service Committee is seeking nominations now for public-service grants for faculty projects. Public-service grant proposals must be submitted by Sept. 30. The University College at MTSU administers the program to encourage and acknowledge public service, through which faculty and staff enrich the greater community. The Public Service Committee, which is appointed [...]
MURFREE Matt Murfree, a prominent business and community leader, never gave much thought about his famous name while growing up in a town that honors the legacy of his great-great-great grandfather. Murfree, 66, said his life was almost like any other youngster because his parents emphasized looking forward rather than resting on the laurels of [...]
Dozens of Nashville flood victims could face delays in receiving government buyouts after the Federal Emergency Management Agency placed a freeze on long-term disaster relief spending last week. Faced with a budget crunch, FEMA officials put long-term recovery projects such as Nashville’s on hold. Hospital board plans layoffs Metropolitan Nashville Hospital Authority will lay off [...]
The 105th Tennessee State Fair opens Friday at the state fairgrounds in Nashville and runs through Sept. 18. The event kicks off with Motor Sports Weekend, including a demolition derby Friday and stock car races Saturday. For more information and a full schedule, go to www.tnstatefair.org. Early runoff voting continues Early voting in the five [...]
It may still be sweltering summertime outside, but fall is just around the corner. And with fall comes a calendar full of cool, free fun. Here is Ms. Cheap’s look at some of the best free things you could do between now and Thanksgiving. FESTIVALS Sept. 16-18 is the 29th annual African Street Festival, featuring [...]
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 0–> Lone Oak Day Camp, pool, 3175 Horton Lane, Franklin. Score: 98. Bluewater Scuba, 320 Mallory Station Road, Franklin. Score: 96. Aloft Nash-Cool Springs, pool, 7109 South Springs Drive, Franklin. Score: 96. Residence Inn, spa, 2009 Meridian Blvd., Franklin. Score: 98. Residence Inn, pool, 2009 Meridian Blvd., Franklin. Score: 98. Prairie Life [...]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Five months ago, MTSU senior receiver Shane Blissard suffered a ruptured spleen, fractured rib and bruised kidney from a fair but unfortunate hit he took during an intrasquad spring scrimmage. Heading into today’s season opener against Purdue, Blissard has a lesser injury on his mind — a slightly pulled right hamstring [...]
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 3–> MURFREESBORO — The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced its Loaned Executive class for the 2011 fundraising campaign. The Loaned Executives are selected by their employer to assist United Way with the annual campaign, either part-time or full-time, while the employer continues to provide the individual’s salary and [...]
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 18–> MURFREESBORO — Rutherford County Commissioner Chantho Sourinho looks forward to a proposal for him to join the Property Management Committee. “I am delighted to serve,” Sourinho said Tuesday. The Rutherford County Commission’s Steering, Legislative Governmental Committee recommended a few changes to committee assignments Monday. The full 21-member County Commission will consider [...]
<!–Saxotech Paragraph Count: 5–> MURFREESBORO—MTSU will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, for a designated University holiday for students, staff and faculty, the Office of Human Resource Services said. All business offices will be closed and no classes will be held. University business offices will resume their regular hours of operation, which are 8 a.m. to [...]
