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➤ Nashville: Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, responded to backlash over a Nashville concert coinciding with the anniversary of her father’s death, noting she’s only the opening act. (More)
➤ Shelby County: The county health department will hold a free Community Care Fair on June 21, offering vaccines, HIV testing, child safety seats, fentanyl test strips, and more, along with food, music, and giveaways. (More)
➤ Oak Ridge: The city will begin flushing its water system weekdays until Aug. 13, with officials advising residents to avoid using discolored water during scheduled flushes and to run cold water afterward until it clears. (More)
➤ Martin: A $300,000 state grant is funding the Tennessee Rural Nurse Scholars program at UT Martin and UT Southern, supporting eight nursing students with financial aid, internships, and rural health training. (More)
➤ Bluff City: Sullivan East High School is upgrading its athletic and academic facilities, including plans to open the Little Patriots Learning Center daycare, with major renovations wrapping up before the new school year. (See Photos)
➤ Knoxville: Two local charities are launching a summer literacy program, targeting at-risk youth with one-on-one reading help across five sites to combat the “summer slide” educational regression. (More) |
Floods and Quake Rattle Tennessee
