OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Both Westover and Yang work in the Energy Storage and Conversion group of ORNL's Chemical Sciences Division. They are among 23 researchers in industry, academia and government sharing $11.5 million through IGNIITE 2024. Because early-career researchers often generate groundbreaking ideas, IGNIITE 2024 aims to help them gain independent success through research support  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Brianna Greer had no idea that banana plants could be useful in making lightweight parts for cars and bicycles. But that was before she became an undergraduate research intern at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the summer of 2023. "You really wouldn't expect it when you look at a banana tree," Greer said. "You just wouldn't think of it   more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, July 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have developed a method leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate the identification of environmentally friendly solvents for industrial carbon capture, biomass processing, rechargeable batteries and other applications. The research targets a class of solvents known for being nontoxic, biodegradable, highly stable, cost  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 -- The Nashville Symphony issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: * * * Lopez-Yanez to return regularly for future Nashville performances, continues his roles with the Detroit, Pacific, and Dallas Symphony Orchestras * * * Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yanez announced today that he will step down as Principal Pops Conductor of the Nashville Symphony at the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. He will continue his roles as Principal Pops Conductor for both the D  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on July 9, 2024: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced three key judicial appointments. "I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value the significant experience they will bring to their respective roles," said Gov. Lee. "I appreciate their leadership and am confident they will serve Tennesseans with integrity." The following Tennesseans have been appointed:   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 -- The Tennessee House Republicans issued the following news on July 9, 2024: State Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, today announced his appointment to the newly created Street Racing Task Force. Gillespie was selected to serve on the task force by House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, to help find ways to curb illegal street racing in Tennessee. "Illegal street racing is a serious threat to public safety in Memphis and across the state," Gillespie said. "I'  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued the following news release: On July 8, 2024, Clyde Christopher Tipton, 63, of Tazewell, Tennessee, was sentenced to 50 months in prison by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. Tipton was the final defendant to be sentenced in a sprawling pill mill case that resulted in the fe  more

ARNOLD AFB, Tennessee, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Arnold Air Force Base issued the following news: By Bradley Hicks, AEDC Public Affairs During the lead-up to him taking command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex 717th Test Squadron, Lt. Col. Joshua Thomas came across an article published to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the first simulated flight test of an engine at AEDC. This spurred Thomas to reflect upon how long AEDC has played a role in national defense, which in   more