Last Wednesday, the FDA granted emergency approval of a vaccine alternative. A combination of monoclonal antibodies develop in part by Vanderbilt will help those who may not respond well to the COVID vaccine like the immunocompromised.
Category: State News
State launches new public information hub for water data
Parts of the Elk River as well as 31 streams run through Moore County. You can monitor all of them through a new state information hub.
Moore County Director of Schools urges citizens to speak up as state discuses potential changes in education funding
According to Moore County Director of Schools Chad Moorehead, children in rural districts like Moore County could get left out if educators and parents don't speak up during Governor Lee's education funding formula review.
Middle Tennessee state park gets latest color blind fall leaf viewfinder
Just in time for peak, fall leaf-peeping season, TN Tourism installs another colorblind viewer in a Middle Tennessee state park.
Library of Congress awards MTSU $43k grant to study Tennessee’s role in WWII
From Camp Forrest in nearby Tullahoma to the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee played a crucial role in WW II and a new Library of Congress grant will help MTSU preserve more of that history.
Moore County landowners who live near the Duck or Elk River could quality for state cost share dollars
If you live near the Duck or Elk River the state may help fund tree planting, forest improvement, invasive plant management, prescribed burning and other improvements.
State launches the Ken Burns Country Music Passport
October 18 will be the last day to download the digital passport to the Ken Burns Country Music Pathway created by TN Tourism.
Vandy research contributed to first COVID-19 treatment pill, which is now under review
Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville contributed to a new COVID-19 treatment pill. It's now under review for use in the U.S.
Moore County Drivers: 7 Tips to Avoid a Collison with a Deer this Fall
It's deer mating season in southern, middle Tennessee and Moore County drivers should keep an eye out on local backroads to avoid a collision.
Motlow State receives spotless state audit
Motlow received a spotless state audit and says it emphasizes their commitment to making tuition dollars go further.