Tennessee

Hempitecture, an innovative company specializing in sustainable building materials, has secured $8.4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a hemp-centered initiative. Hempitecture's project includes a new industrial facility in Rogersville, Tennessee that will produce high...

Tennessee positioned itself on March 22 at the forefront of an emerging battle between the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence (AI) and the time-honored rights of artists. By introducing the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, famously dubbed the ELVIS Act, Tennessee...

When it comes to laws to keep artificial intelligence (AI) in check, it's now or never. That's at least the case in Tennessee, where lawmakers are enacting legislation to shield musicians and artists from unauthorized artificial intelligence (AI) impersonations, becoming the first U.S....

Tennessee has made history by becoming the first state in the nation to pass a law explicitly designed to protect artists from the unauthorized use of their vocal likeness by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. What Happened: Governor Bill Lee (R-Tenn.) has signed a groundbreaking piece of...

The reelection campaign of President Joe Biden is pointing fingers at former President Donald Trump for the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that could limit access to in vitro fertilization. What Happened: The Alabama ruling has sparked a nationwide scramble among Republicans to clarify their...

South Korean firm LG Chem has embarked on the creation of an advanced cathode facility in Tennessee, which is expected to be the largest in the U.S. What Happened: Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony for LG Chem‘s new cathode plant took place in Tennessee, as reported by Teslarati. The...

In a recent development, over 1,000 workers at the Volkswagen (OTC:VWAGY) factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have signed union authorization cards, as announced by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. What Happened: On Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, as per a Reuters report, the UAW announced that more...

Oprah Winfrey, delivering her commencement speech at Tennessee State University, slammed the U.S. lawmakers for the recent spate of mass shootings nationwide.  What Happened: Winfrey acknowledging the gravity of the issue, which is close to Tennessee residents after a recent shooting at a...

The State Of Tennessee, Treasury Department trimmed stakes in some big tech stocks in the fourth quarter, the fund's latest 13F filing shows. A major reduction was done in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock with the fund selling over 48,000 shares during the quarter. The valuation of its holdings...

A battle of unbeaten college football teams on Saturday saw the underdog win and break a streak of 15 straight losses to its rival. The win resulted in fans storming the field and taking some unique souvenirs that the school raised money to replace. What Happened: The University of Tennessee...

Tennessee, one of several states where only CBD oil is legal, has seen its fair share of legislative action on cannabis by GOP legislators yet medical and recreational marijuana has not come close to legalization or decriminalization. Still, cannabis continues to be a hot topic among...

NM Dispensary Gets Green Light To Sell Marijuana Near School A New Mexico drugstore has got unanimous approval to sell both medical and recreational cannabis even though it's situated near school, reported Las Cruces Sun-News. Las Cruces City Council green-lighted a request for a near-total...

The First State-Licensed Medical Marijuana Dispensary is Now Open in Hartford, South Dakota Unity Rd., South Dakota’s first state-licensed medical marijuana dispensary, opened for business on Wednesday. The dispensary is co-owned by B.J. Olson and Adam Jorgenson. Unity Rd. is the product of...

South Dakota is likely to legalize medical marijuana sales this November.  That’s according to a recent poll, in which 74% of respondents said they’ll vote in favor of a medical marijuana program for the Mount Rushmore State. The poll, conducted by Argus Leader Media and KELO-TV,...

The Tennessee River is closed to all commercial vessel traffic as higher-than-normal rainfall cause flooding and swift currents along the river. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed nine locks on the main stem of the river that are used by commercial vessels, said Tennessee Valley Authority (...