REPOWR Formalizes Industry-Leading Safety and Compliance Framework for Trailer Interchange

Defining a new standard for secure trailer sharing as fraud and cargo theft continue to rise across freight networks.

CHATTANOOGA, TN, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- REPOWR, the leading trailer-sharing marketplace, is formally introducing its Safety, Security & Compliance framework, a comprehensive system governing how carriers, brokers, and trailer owners interact across its platform.

The framework, developed and refined as the company has scaled its nationwide network,

COGIC CHARITIES RECEIVES HALF MILLION DOLLAR GRANT

Lilly Endowment's Hope After the Storm Initiative Invests in Faith-Based Disaster Relief Capacity

We are grateful to Lilly Endowment for recognizing the vital role faith-based organizations play in disaster relief and for entrusting COGIC Charities to carry this work forward.”

— COGIC Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- COGIC Charities, the benevolent arm of The Church Of God In Christ, has received a $500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its initiative, Hope After the Storm: Capacity Building for Faith-Based Disaster Relief Organizations.

With this investment, COGIC Charities will

Jessica Wright Teams Up with SuccessBooks® to Co-Author “The Heart of Success” with Jack Canfield

Jessica Wright

FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SuccessBooks® is proud to announce a powerful new collaboration with Jessica Wright who will co-author the highly anticipated book,

Timeshare Horror Stories Come Out in Lawsuits and Complaints

Chuck McDowell, Wesley Financial Group Founder and CEO

Tens of thousands of timeshare owners have filed complaints in court, with state attorneys general and the Better Business Bureau

We want consumers to understand the truth behind the timeshare sales presentations and what’s hidden in the fine print of agreements. ”

— Chuck McDowell, Wesley CEO

FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Over the past decade, the crescendo of grievances against the fraudulent practices of timeshare companies has continued to escalate. Many consumers have lodged formal complaints with their state

Parcel Pioneer Saves Shippers 19% Via Spend Management Strategy

Michele Vernola, CTSI-Global

Industry pioneer Michele Vernola leads new Parcel Spend Management division at CTSI-Global.

Shipping, and specifically, parcel, is usually one of the top-dollar items on a company’s P&L. That amount of visibility gets the attention of folks when they’re looking at the bottom line.”

— Michele Vernola, CTSI-Global

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Recognized industry pioneer in the emerging field of Parcel Spend Management, Michele Vernola has

As AI Reshapes Work and Search, New Book Highlights the Role of Human Potential

John Lomas

F The AI Master Your Hi

As AI reshapes the modern world, a new book explores whether overlooked aspects of human capability may play a larger role than expected

As technology becomes more capable, the focus naturally shifts to what remains uniquely human.”

— John Lomas

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What if staying relevant in the age of artificial intelligence depends less on technology and more on human potential?

That question is at the center of “F The AI,

NASHVILLE DANCE FEST RETURNS TO MUSIC CITY - SEPTEMBER 4 - 6, 2026

Adia Nuño, co-founder of Nashville Dance Fest

Taylor Winston, co-founder of Nashville Dance Fest

Labor Day Weekend Event Boasts Eight Dance Floors, Competitive Dancing and Live Music Stages with Emerging Nashville Artists

Nashville Dance Fest has become more than just another event in Music City, it’s grown into an international family for people who connect through the power of dance.”

— Adia Nuño, co-founder and event organizer

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- One of the fastest-growing country dance festivals in the world is making its return to Music City. Nashville Dance Fest has announced that Volume 4 will take place Labor Day weekend,

Marie Smith Launches Nashville Women’s Networking Series

Photography by Mary Kathryn Photo

Monthly Experiences Blend Connection, Play And Conversation For Women Seeking Community

Virtual spaces have opened a lot of doors, but there is something different that happens when women are together in the same room, trying something new, laughing and having honest conversations.”

— Marie Smith

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Marie Smith, founder of Golden Hour Coaching, is launching a new monthly women’s networking event series in Nashville designed to help women connect through shared experiences rather than traditional mixers. The series continues with the March Mahjong Women’s Networking Event, scheduled for March 24, 2026, from 6–9 PM CT in the Grassland area of Nashville.

Smith says, “Women are craving connection

PLA's Applaudable Perspectives Podcast Celebrates Women for Women's History Month — and Beyond

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Pam Lewis & Dr. Mary Ellen Pethel (left to right)

Pam Lewis & Rudy Jordan (Left to right)

Rudy Jordan Applaudable Perspectives Podcast Title Card

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PLA's Applaudable Perspectives Podcast Celebrates Women for Women's History Month — and Beyond

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PLA Media's podcast, Applaudable Perspectives, hosted by President and CEO Pam Lewis, is proud to dedicate a special series to remarkable women

Big Ridge Outdoor Kitchens Launches Monolith Collection From New Tennessee Facility

Big Ridge Outdoor Kitchens Monolith Collection featuring artisan wood-look aluminum cladding and natural stone accents

Custom Big Ridge outdoor kitchen featuring natural stone veneer, granite countertops, and professional-grade stainless steel appliances

Big Ridge Outdoor Kitchens manufacturing facility in Athens, Tennessee

Tennessee manufacturer introduces first-of-its-kind product line merging custom masonry aesthetics with modular installation simplicity

Our family spent thirty years getting here. The Monolith is the first outdoor kitchen that looks fully custom but installs in an afternoon.”

— Garrad Smith, President

ATHENS, TN, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Big Ridge Outdoor Kitchens, a direct manufacturer of premium outdoor kitchens and fire features in Athens, Tennessee, has launched its Monolith

Nashville Elvis Festival to Celebrate 10th Anniversary March 19-22 at The Factory at Franklin

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Elvis™ fans from around the world are headed to Middle Tennessee this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary Nashville Elvis Festival, taking place March 19-22, 2026 in Liberty Hall at the

New Book Argues Laughter May Be the Most Honest Path to Self-Awareness

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The Little Book of Shenpa Grew From a Cross-Country Friendship and a Shared Conviction: Humor Helps Us See Ourselves More Clearly Than Seriousness Ever Could

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Elizabeth Power and Gail Kaplan did not set out to write a book about Buddhist psychology. They set out to make each other laugh.
Power, a writer, lives in the American South,

Influential Women Spotlights Sheridan Harris: Marketing Leader And Community Advocate Advancing Health, Safety, Youth

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Memphis-Based Professional Drives Strategic Communications, Inclusive Outreach, and Public Safety Initiatives

Sheridan Harris is an accomplished marketing professional, community advocate, and youth mentor dedicated to creating meaningful impact across Memphis. As Marketing

DELNORA IS 'LOOKING FOR THE LIGHT' IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO SONG AND COMPANION VIDEO TO BE FEATURED IN UPCOMING FILM RELEASE

Dreama Denver, T Graham Brown, Delnora and Video Director, Chris Hudson

Delnora on the set while filming the music video

As the song says, I would encourage everyone to keep looking for the light and to shine their light as bright as they can with the gifts they’re given.”

— Positive country singer-songwriter, Delnora

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Positive country singer-songwriter Delnora has officially wrapped production on the music video for her upcoming single, “Looking for the Light.” Her latest release is a heartfelt anthem of hope and perseverance, co-written

Finance for Humans Expands Mission to Humanize Financial Education and Services Through Transparent, Conflict-Free Model

Finance for Humans Expands Mission to Humanize Financial Education and Services Through Transparent, Conflict-Free Model

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Finance for Humans, a modern financial education and services firm, is addressing core failures in the traditional financial services industry by offering conflict-free coaching, corporate education programs, and small business support designed to prioritize client understanding over product sales.

Built on the principle that most people need

WVN Partners with Mugsy to Bring Digital-Level Optimization to Physical Retail

WVN deploys AI agents inside IRL spaces that capture frontline observations, connect them to performance and hyperlocal contextual data, and turn them into self-improving fleet-wide intelligence.

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WVN, the pioneering real-world intelligence platform that tells brands how to drive revenue, build customer loyalty, and streamline operations in physical spaces, announced a partnership with

WāstAway Brings Landfill Diverting Waste-to-Fuel Tech to Top Biofuels, Waste Recycling Conferences

Green Tech Firm’s Leadership Takes Center Stage at SERC, IBCE, American Biogas & SWANA RCon

“Landfills are not sustainable endpoints for municipal solid waste. Communities need infrastructure that works now – at scale, within regulatory frameworks, and with real economics behind it.”

— Steve Napolitan, CEO, WāstAway

BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WāstAway is showcasing its multi-patented technologies that transform municipal solid waste (MSW) to sustainable fuel – in 30 minutes – achieving 85% landfill diversion at the world’s top waste recycling and biogas conferences this spring.

Landfills are a burgeoning problem across the

Delnora Earns Five Nominations for 30th Annual ICMA Awards at the Grand Ole Opry

Delnora's nominations at the ICMA

These nominations are an incredible honor.”

— Award-winning singer songwriter, Delnora

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Multi-award-winning Positive Country singer and songwriter Delnora has earned five nominations for the 30th Annual Inspirational Country Music Association (ICMA) & Awards, recognizing excellence in inspirational country music.

Among the honors, Delnora received nominations for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Her #1

Paynes Plumbing & Electric of Knoxville Dispatches Teams After Record East Tennessee Deep Freeze

Paynes Plumbing & Electric

John Payne Highlights Permanent No-Fee Policy for Travel and Diagnostics to Support Tennessee Homeowners with Plumbing Issues

Whether a plumber is heading out to Maryville, Sevierville, or right here in Knoxville, we never charge a fee just to show up.”

— John Payne

KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the recent surge of sub-zero temperatures across East Tennessee, Paynes Plumbing & Electric has launched an expansive emergency response initiative to

Iroquois Steeplechase Renews International Partnership with The Jockey Club UK Through Support of TVV Capital

L-R: Dwight Hall (VSHF Race Chairman), Ted Thompson (Clerk of the Course), Marianne Byrd (VSHF President) and Andrew Byrd (TVV Capital CEO)

ABAAN with Andrew Byrd, CEO TVV Capital

From the beginning, this partnership has been about honoring the traditions of steeplechasing while helping the sport grow on a global scale.”

— Andrew Byrd, CEO of TVV Capital

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Iroquois Steeplechase today announced the renewal of its international partnership with The Jockey Club UK, reaffirming a shared commitment to excellence in jump