RCN America - Tennessee: February 2025

Thursday, February 27, 2025

CoreCivic Announces Four New Contract Modifications to Add Capacity for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) ("CoreCivic") announced today that it has entered into contract modifications to add capacity for up to a total of 784 detainees from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") at its 2,016-bed Northeast Ohio Correctional Center, its 1072-bed Nevada

FedEx Forum opens Ernest C Withers Exhibit showing Fannie Lou Hamer in action.

Black History in Memphis through the lens of Ernest Withers

Ernest C Withers historic photos displayed at FedEx Forum

L to R: Rosalind Withers (Founder of Withers Museum), Dinita Joyner (Curator), Dr. Tanya Wiley-Brown (Marketing/PR Strategist)

Honoring a Civil Rights Icon: Capturing History as the Grizzlies Take the Court

This exhibition is a testament to my father’s commitment to preserving history through his lens ... we are grateful to the Memphis Grizzlies and FedEx Forum for celebrating his legacy.”

— Rosalind Withers

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The legacy of renowned Civil Rights photographer

Sertainty Corporation is a technology company that uses a zero-trust methodology to empower data with active intelligence and self-protection.

Seasoned Finance Executive Brings Decades of Global Leadership Experience

I am excited to join Sertainty at a time when demand for strong, zero-trust data security solutions is rapidly growing.”

— Melody Sheridan

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sertainty Corporation, a leader in self-protecting data solutions, today announced the appointment of Melody Sheridan as the company’s new Chief Financial

HIT ROCK SENSATION, RACHEL DEELYNN DOMINATES THE WORLD INDIE CHARTS FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE WEEK AT NUMBER ONE

Hit recording rock sensation, Rachel DeeLynn

Nashville based pop rock artist, Rachel DeeLynn rocketed to the top of the charts with her seismic new single, “CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?”

She's a formidable talent with a penchant for dramatic vocals and biting lyrical content... ...A Major league talent at the beginning of their voyage in the spotlight."”

— Chadwick Easton, Melody Maker Magazine

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nashville based pop rock artist, Rachel DeeLynn (http://www.racheldeelynn.com/) rocketed to the top of the charts with her seismic new single, “CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?” — a high-energy, anthemic track that’s as defiant as it is empowering. DeeLynn’s

“There are real-life scenarios woven into this song. I want people to relate to it, to feel something when they hear it. If I can evoke emotion, then I’ve done my job as a songwriter.”

— Carl Wayne Meekins

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Carl Wayne Meekins just released “So I Lied”, a song he co-wrote with his friend Greg

Eric Church didn’t just inspire me—his generosity moved me to step into my own journey as an artist”

— Rip Gerber

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Country-rock artist Rip Gerber has released “This Ranch Is My Church,” a thank-you note to Eric Church. The song expresses gratitude to the country

The program promises participants to “Learn PR at Hyperspeed”

Chattanooga, Tennessee, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- David and Natalie Martin, founders of the public relations agency, Heed PR, announced the launch of Feed the Narrative, a weeklong online training program that enables communications professionals, startup founders, and small-to-medium-sized business owners to “Learn PR at Hyperspeed.”

“During my career, I’ve realized that many — possibly most — of my PR

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nashville Elvis Festival returns March 13-16, 2025 for the 9th annual celebration of the music and legacy of the King of Rock & Roll. The 4-day festival will welcome back Elvis™ fans to Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, located just south of downtown Nashville in the charming suburb of Franklin, Tennessee. Tickets are on sale now at NashvilleElvisFestival.com.

This year’s festival consists of 10 shows

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Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is an intense fear of social situations where individuals may feel judged or scrutinized.

NORMANDY, TN, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brooks Healing Center Tennessee Drug & Alcohol Rehab, a premier addiction treatment and mental health facility in Normandy, Tennessee, is dedicated to helping individuals struggling

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Major Depressive Disorder is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of Americans, leading to persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness.

BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brooks Healing Center Nashville Drug & Alcohol Rehab, a premier drug and alcohol rehab facility near Nashville, Tennessee, is committed to providing specialized treatment for individuals struggling with Major Depressive

Blackburn, Schatz Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Taiwan Partnership, Safeguard U.S. from Communist China’s Security Threats

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the Taiwan Travel and Tourism Coordination Act to keep Americans safer by establishing robust security screenings for those traveling to the U.S. from Asia, open new markets for American industry, and strengthen the economic partnership between the U.S. and Taiwan:

“Not only does the Chinese Communist Party present a threat to Taiwan,

2025 Arbor Day Celebration

Chattanooga, Tennessee - The Chattanooga Tree Commission and the City of Chattanooga’s Urban Forestry Program (Department of Public Works) are observing Chattanooga’s 36th Arbor Day Celebration on March 01, 2025, at the Washington Hills Community Center at 4628 Oakwood Dr. This year also marks the City’s 35th year with Tree City USA status from the Arbor Day Foundation.

This is a volunteer tree planting event, planned with the assistance of the

Nashville AI Week is expected to attract attendees from 400 organizations nationwide, including speakers from Fortune 10, 100, and 500 companies.

Building Nashville’s AI community is essential to the success of The Innovation Studio... We’re thrilled to add Nashville to this growing initiative, showcasing our incredible AI talent and expertise.”

— Brian Moyer, The Innovation Studio

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Enterprise Technology Association (ETA) and The Innovation Studio have joined forces to bring Nashville AI Week to City Winery from May 14-16, 2025. This three-day event will gather AI leaders, innovators, and organizations

Registration is open for cancer treatment centers, hospitals, & organizations who wish to host an NCSD event to honor cancer survivors on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Registration is officially open for National Cancer Survivors Day® 2025, to be held on Sunday, June 1.

This event marks the 38th annual National Cancer Survivors

Tressa Bush

Smith County Historical Tourism Society

Join Tressa Bush and the Smith County Historical Tourism Society on May 3, 2025, in Carthage, TN, for "Tennessee Maneuvers Remembered," a living history event.

CARTHAGE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Smith County Historical Tourism Society (SCHTS) is proud to announce the 2025 Tennessee Maneuvers Remembered, an immersive living

Stop by the Winter Employment and Resource Fair at Nashville’s Community Resource Center

NASHVILLE – The Nashville Community Resource Center (CRC) invites the public to attend their Winter Employment & Resource Fair on Thursday, February 27, from 10:00am – 2:00 pm. The event aims to connect individuals currently on community supervision, formerly incarcerated, or anyone in need of assistance with employers and local resources.

At the resource fair, attendees can access free legal services through the

Gretchen Keskeys, Let It Begin (NRT Music)

Gretchen Keskeys 2025

Every song, I believe, will leave the listener uplifted and encouraged.”

— Gretchen Keskeys

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Inspirational singer-songwriter Gretchen Keskeys has just released “Let It Begin," her fifth studio album, through a new partnership with NRT Music and Syntax Creative.

Produced in Nashville by GRAMMY-

‘Welcome Lafayette, Friend of Liberty’ Now Open

Temporary display commemorates the 200th Anniversary of the Marquis’s Farewell Tour and Stop in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – February 24, 2025 – Welcome Lafayette, Friend of Liberty is now open in the Tennessee State Museum’s Corridor Gallery on the second level of its Nashville location. This temporary display highlights artifacts related to the Marquis de Lafayette’s stop in Tennessee during his farewell tour of the United States and the impact of his visit on Tennesseans. Artifacts from the Tennessee State Museum collection and other institutions are on view through June 15, 2025.

The Marquis de Lafayette of France served in the Continental Army during the

Grant Opportunities Available for Schools with High Participation  

Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt University launched the 2025 Tennessee Educator Survey. All educators, administrators, and certified school staff in Tennessee are invited and encouraged to take the survey and share their perspectives and expertise on education issues affecting their classrooms and schools, and help inform strategies and goals at the state, district, and local school levels.

Tennessee educators should receive an email with a personalized survey

Reward Offered for Information Regarding Elk Poached on North Cumberland WMA

Sunday, February 23, 2025 | 03:46pm

CARYVILLE, Tenn . --- A $3,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of the person(s) responsible for an elk poached on North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area (NCWMA) in the Caryville area of Campbell County. The location is well known to locals as the Red Ash/Wheeler Gap area on the Royal Blue Unit of NCWMA.

In the afternoon hours of Saturday, Feb. 22, a call was received that an elk

Boys & Girls Clubs of America CHAMPION for Youth

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Receives CHAMPION of Youth Award – Club Recognized for Advocacy on Behalf of Youth

KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley received a CHAMPION of Youth award from Boys & Girls Clubs of America for their advocacy on behalf of Tennessee’s youth.

“Clubs like ours have a unique role as community leaders in providing

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Notice of Data Breach

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley Notice of Data Breach

KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- We are writing to provide notice to former employees and volunteers, and persons – including youth and their legal guardians who participated in our programs – of a data breach incident (the “Incident”) experienced by our organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley.

What Happened: On November 23, 2024, Boys & Girls Clubs of the

FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Work Institute’s latest analysis of over 120,000 exit interviews reveals 75% employee departures in 2025 were preventable. To help organizations address this challenge, Work Institute is proud to release its highly anticipated 2025 Retention Report, offering data-driven

State Announces Funding for Rural Healthcare Initiatives

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has awarded $10.7 million in grant funding to support rural healthcare initiatives across the state.

Beginning July 1, 2025, 38 organizations across Tennessee will receive

Jolene Tate, franchise owner of HireQuest Direct

Award recognizes qualities such as leadership, job performance and community involvement.

Jolene’s positive impact has been felt at every level of our organization—and by countless construction firms that rely on her. ”

— Brett Johnson, vice president of HireQuest Direct

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HireQuest Direct, a premier, woman-owned nationwide staffing agency that connects businesses with the talent they need while fostering professional growth and opportunities for on-demand and skilled workers, is pleased to announce that its franchise

After 30 Years in Urban Captivity, Pupy the Elephant Begins Her Relocation to Sanctuary

Pupy standing in front of what was once know as the Hindu Temple of the Elephants in her ecoparque enclosure against the backdrop of the city of Buenos Aires

Pupy in her ecoparque enclosure against the backdrop of the city

Pupy and her former companion, Kuky, who was holding a tire, at Ecoparque Buenos Aires

Pupy and her former companion, Kuky, at Ecoparque Buenos Aires

Aerial view of elephants near a pond in a lush landscape at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil

Internationally renowned wild habitat sanctuary, Elephant Sanctuary Brazil

Pupy will be the first African elephant to arrive at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil and the last captive elephant in all of Buenos Aires

Through Pupy's story, we challenge conventional views of captivity and demonstrate what’s possible when elephants are respected as the intelligent, emotional individuals they truly are.””

— Scott Blais

BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After more than 30 years in captivity, Pupy, a 34-year-old female African elephant, is preparing for her relocation from Ecoparque Buenos Aires in Argentina to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil (ESB),

JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH & MOLLY LOVETTE RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SINGLE “FIXIN’ TOO”

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Country music fans, get ready! James Hollingsworth and rising country star Molly Lovette are teaming up for their brand-new single, “Fixin’ Too,” set for release this Friday, February 21, 2025.

Blending classic country storytelling

Charles R. Floyd releases his Book and describes the concepts of Theology, Culture, and Philosophy

ETOWAH, TN, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charles R. Floyd’s new book, A Comparative Analysis of the Bible with the Koran: Truth vs. Chaos, presents an analysis of the theological, cultural, and philosophical contrasts between the Bible and the Koran. The book examines the distinct principles that define Christianity and Islam, offering a detailed study and comparison.

The work investigates the doctrines of grace, faith, and works within both

Cody Landrum of Social Link and Sarah Bellenger, Founder of Manage You, at the Manage You booth during ViVE 2025, showcasing innovative credential management solutions.

Manage You Showcases Cutting-Edge Credentialing Technology, Strengthening Partnerships and Streamlining Compliance at ViVE 2025

I see this as a game changer for nurses, providers, and other allied health professionals with not only licenses but also the need for managing CEUs”

— Emily, a Fellow Nurse Innovator Transforming Healthcare Delivery.

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nashville, TN, UNITED STATES, February 19 — Manage You, an industry leader in credential management technology, successfully wrapped up its

TDOT Launches Pothole Repair after Floods and Winter Storm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The recent heavy rains and winter weather have created an abundance of potholes along interstates and state routes. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has already enacted its statewide effort using all available resources, including contractors, to repair the damaged areas as quickly as possible.

"Each year, we anticipate severe weather will impact our roads, and we've

Agriculture Department Announces Assistant Commissioners

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. announces Matthew Wade as the Assistant Commissioner for Business Development and Adam Travis, Ph.D. as the Assistant Commissioner for Consumer and Industry Services for the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA).

“These two administrators are exceptional leaders and bring expertise to

Bourbon and Business Podcast Hosts Adam Horlock, Tyler Wiltshire, and Dakota Tate

Bourbon and Business Podcast Interviews Mark Borchetta

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Bourbon and Business Podcast is thrilled to announce a two-part episode featuring an exclusive interview with Mark Borchetta, Executive Vice President of Big Machine Distillery. This dynamic two-part series offers listeners a rare glimpse into the achievements of one of the most dynamic figures in the spirits and motorsports industries.

For this special feature, hosts Tyler

TDCI’s Regulatory Boards Achieve Milestone: Over 48,000 New Professionals Licensed and over 115,000 Renewals Processed in 2024

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Regulatory Boards announces that 163,496 initial or renewal applications for professional licenses were processed by TDCI in 2024, an increase of 8,559 when compared to figures from 2023.

Additionally, the Division processed 4,467 consumer complaints,

The World's Longest Native American Women Painting Coming to Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

Tennessee’s only Tribally-operated historical attraction hosts The World's Longest Native American Women Painting.

VONORE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tennessee, is honored to host "The World's Longest Native American Women Painting" from April 25-27, 2025.
This remarkable collection, created by artist Daniel Borja Ramirez , spans twelve sections and depicts the rich history and diverse cultures of Indigenous women across North America.

The exhibition showcases the evolution of

This will be the 4th annual Divorce With Respect Week®

Divorce With Respect Week® is a nationwide initiative to educate couples about options for divorce like the no-court Collaborative Divorce process.

NASHVILLE , TN, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Collaborative Divorce Nashville President Demi Marks along with members, Catherine Eaton and Cheryl Panther, were recently guests on The Respectful Divorce

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Nashville's PaintPro unveils new website, reflecting founder Ryan Ezzell's vision to merge family painting legacy with modern service excellence.

Whether it's a home interior refresh or a commercial project, we want our clients to experience the same level of professionalism and attention to detail online that they receive from our services.”

— Ryan Ezzell

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PaintPro, a family-owned painting company serving Middle Tennessee, today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website and brand identity, marking a significant milestone in the company's evolution while honoring its deep-rooted family legacy in the Nashville painting industry.

The new website, paintprotn.com,

The Franklin Theatre is an incredible institution, and to bring our unique brand of clean comedy to such a historic venue is truly an honor.”

— Kelsey Cooke and Chris Guerra, co-founders of Oddity Improv

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Oddity Improv, Franklin’s premier clean comedy and improv troupe, is thrilled to announce a monumental move to the Franklin Theatre for three highly anticipated performances. After a

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The program promises participants to “Learn PR at Hyperspeed”

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Grant Opportunities Available for Schools with High Participation  