Tennessee State University News

A group in Murfreesboro has started a petition to end the use of red-light cameras, but police say the traffic enforcement measure has improve safety.

Academic Magnet School's graduation from Tennessee State University's Gentry Center.

The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy will reach a historic milestone this week by holding its first graduation ceremony on Friday.

The U.S. Secret Service has asked Metro Police to stay out of security planning for First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to Nashville this weekend, WSMV Ch.

Dr. Gregory Taylor, a 22-year veteran of Marietta City Schools, titled his first release "Paradise Lost: The Unraveling of American Morals." Staff/Laura Moon The assistant principal of Marietta High School recently released his first book, highlighting the breakdown of American morals and how he believes this collapse is a result of Hollywood ... (more)

It's that time of the year when students break out their summer clothes, put on their sunscreen, put on their sunglasses and go to class.

In Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University students organized a Ride of Silence event Wednesday to honor Timothy Martin, who was struck and killed in February as he walked his bike across a street near the campus.

About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam lauded the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to the state's job growth in recent years.

Fisk University Athletic Director Anthony Owens has been selected as the representative of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference for the National Administrative Council of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics .

While former president of Penn State University, Graham Spanier, left the university during the worst scandal it has seen during his 16-year tenure, he was well compensated as the highest-paid public university president last year.

He was previously a senior manager. Carr Riggs & Ingram has added Mitchel Schiff as senior staff accountant in the tax department and Jill Stephens as a manager in the tax department.

When Lionel Booker could no longer enjoy his favorite pastime of riding his bike, the Nashville man became convinced of his need for knee-replacement surgery.

Honorees in this year's Who's Who recognition program include military heroes, educators, entertainers and others living in THCA/TNCAL member nursing homes and assisted living communities statewide.

Proud parents, spouses, siblings and other family members on Saturday packed the seats at colleges throughout Middle Tennessee and watched as loved ones received their diplomas.

East Tennessee State University, King College, and Milligan College all held graduations Saturday.

Close to 80 students took advantage of the 2013 Historical Black Colleges and Universities Tour this year.

The next meeting of the Clarksville Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital.

On the eve of Tennessee State University's spring commencement, a group of university officials, Freedom Riders from the civil rights movement and soon-to-be graduates gathered for a preview from keynote speaker and internationally known civil rights leader the Rev.

The story of Knoxville pioneer Col. John Williams and his role in the War of 1812 is the topic of a noon May 15 lecture at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St.