In-person early voting ends tomorrow, November 1, in Tennessee. To date, the overall early voting turnout amounts to over 1.2 million Tennesseans. This figure represents the second-highest early voting turnout in Tennessee history, having surpassed November 2004, the last election involving an incumbent president, reports Secretary of State Tre Hargett. Voters with questions regarding the … Continued
Today, Governor Haslam met with UT Martin Chancellor Tom Rakes and members of his staff to discuss the unique role UT Martin serves within the West Tennessee region and state. Haslam’s visit is part of an ongoing dialogue held across the state concerning higher education and workforce development. Chancellor Rakes noted that UT Martin has … Continued
Early voting begins on Wednesday, October 17 in Tennessee and will continue until Thursday, November 1. Utilized by many for its convenience, early voting allows voters to select any early voting location operated by their local election commission office (you are not bound to the precinct listed on your voter registration card). As of January … Continued
Freeman to Tennessee Board of Regents, Jubran to University of Tennessee Board of Trustees NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced the appointments of two new members to boards overseeing Tennessee’s public colleges and universities. Darrell Freeman of Brentwood will represent the 7th Congressional District on the Tennessee Board of Regents. Raja Jubran of … Continued
House Speaker Beth Harwell (R-Nashville) and Representative Mark White (R-Memphis) visited the University of Tennessee Health Science Center yesterday to tour the campus, interact with students, and discuss the institution’s mission and multiple impacts on education, research, and outreach. Also highlighted at the meeting was UTHSC’s substantial statewide economic impact. Some findings from UTHSC’s latest … Continued
