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Health and Lamb of God’s Willie Adler Unite in New Track “Vibe Cop”
I’m not gonna beat around the bush on this one. The new track from Health titled “Vibe Cop” that dropped earlier today hits hard. It really wastes zero time in its three minutes to kick some ass. Joining the “cum metal” outfit Health on this one...

Tennessee hospitals will bear costs if healthcare subsidies not extended by Congress
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Hospitals would bear the costs if affordable healthcare subsidies are not extended by Congress. The healthcare debate is at the heart of the government shutdown impasse. According to Fahad Tahir, president and CEO of...

At Least 170 US Hospitals Face Major Flood Risk
LOUISVILLE, Tenn. — When a big storm hits, Peninsula Hospital could be underwater. At this decades-old psychiatric hospital on the edge of the Tennessee River, an intense storm could submerge the building in 11 ft of water, cutting off all roads...

Tennessee families could see health insurance costs double if Congress fails to act
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee families who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act could see their premiums soar next year if Congress allows enhanced subsidies to expire. Some households could end up paying twice as much. A new...

Teen killed in East Nashville shooting part of masked group carrying guns, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Detectives are piecing together the events of a deadly shooting in the Cayce Homes area Wednesday night. The gunfire erupted near Sylvan and S. 6th Streets, leaving an apparent 18-year-old man fatally wounded. His...

Tennessee State Rep. shares reaction to Trump deploying National Guard to Memphis
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Former NYPD Chief gives stark warning about Trump cutting millions in funding: 'Catastrophic' 11:53 NYPD bashes Trump admin for cutting millions in funding:...

Women’s basketball star Chamique Holdsclaw visits Lincoln to share mental health journey
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Chamique Holdsclaw, one of the most decorated athletes in women’s basketball history, visited Lincoln on Thursday to share the story of her mental health journey. Bryan Health organized the event at St Mark’s Methodist...

Speaker Mike Johnson Rips Democrats, Legacy Media for ‘Intentionally Lying’ About Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants
by Adam Pack House Speaker Mike Johnson blasted Democratic lawmakers and their allies in the legacy media on Thursday for appearing to intentionally mislead Americans about illegal immigrants receiving taxpayer-funded healthcare. Johnson and top...

Nashville Innovation Alliance partners with Amazon for AI, cloud job skills training
Amazon Web Services announced Wednesday an expansion of its Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance program, partnering with the Nashville Innovation Alliance in Tennessee to create more pathways to jobs in artificial intelligence and cloud computing in the...

Country music star Kelsea Ballerini donates $100K to children’s hospital in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Country music star Kelsea Ballerini has donated $100,000 to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt alongside her special appearance at the center to visit patients and families. The award-winning...

Medical experts in East Tennessee say there is no causal link between Tylenol and Autism, just association
President Donald Trump linked the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, to higher autism rates when used during pregnancy. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — President Donald Trump and top federal health officials announced last Monday that the...

Tennessee to execute woman who carved pentagram into victim's chest and kept skull
This undated photo released by the Tennessee Department of Correction shows Christa Pike.(Image: AP) The Tennessee Supreme Court revealed the execution dates for four of its inmates, including the only woman who is on the state’s death row....

Internet provider Brightspeed files lawsuit against city of Bristol, Tennessee
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Internet provider Brightspeed has filed a lawsuit against the city of Bristol, Tennessee. The suit alleges that the city proposed a ‘right-of-way’ (ROW) access agreement fee to prevent Brightspeed from installing its...

MTSU Health Services encourages students to get their flu vaccine
MTSU Health Services and Campus Pharmacy hosted a pop-up flu shot clinic on campus in the Recreation Center’s atrium on Wednesday. Health Services is offering seven flu shot clinics through October, where students can receive vaccines during the...

Tennessee hospital selects team for $1B facility
Award: Hospital construction Value: $1 billion total Location: Memphis, Tennessee Client: Regional One Health Tennessee-based health system Regional One Health tapped joint venture Memphis Healthcare Builders to build a new $1 billion academic...

Tennessee Supreme Court schedules four executions for 2026
Mark HumphreyAP Photo (File)Guards watch the areas reserved for demonstrators outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution before the execution of Byron Black on Aug. 5, 2025. The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled four more executions, even...

7 women making moves in healthcare
Since March 14, the following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s. Editor’s note: This live webpage was created March 20 and updated on Oct. 2. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 1. Tracy Moyer was appointed executive vice...

Explore Tennessee’s Most Thrilling Halloween Adventures and Ghost Tours
Nashville, TN – The crisp fall air echoes with the stories of Tennessee’s haunted past, in historic prisons, hotels, theatres, caves, and on walking tours. Add these immersive Halloween experiences to your spooky season bucket list. For additional...

MPD takes to Spanish-language news outlet to address fears over Memphis Safe Task Force
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - With the increase of federal agents in Memphis, the Latino community speaks about their presence around the city. During an interview with En Resumen Noticias, a news outlet catering to the Latino community, officers discussed...

Tennessee Sets New Execution Dates for Four People
This story is a partnership between the Nashville Banner and the Nashville Scene. The Nashville Banner is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization focused on civic news. Visit nashvillebanner.com for more information. The Tennessee Supreme Court...