Vanderbilt University News

"The Voice" season 2 alum Chris Mann opened his PBS special "Chris Mann in Concert: A Mann for all Seasons" with "Viva La Vida." The special launched on PBS on March 2. He told the crowd that he studied opera in Nashville at Vanderbilt University and he sang one of his personal favorite modern country songs "Need You Now." "I like to write my own ... (more)

Thanks to latest observations of the Ring Nebula by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, scientists have managed to get some new information about the shape of the glowing gas, shrouding around an old, dying sun-like star.

Gov. Bill Haslam said Friday he is "making progress" in discussions with the federal government about expanding health coverage to more working poor, and he should know by summer's end whether an agreement is likely.

Out of great challenges come even greater opportunities to lead. The recent survey revealing 26,000 military members experienced unwanted sexual contact last year is one tragic example of this truth.

Are smart people better drivers? Maybe, maybe not. But your own casual research on the streets of Los Angeles would suggest a strong correlation between idiots and crap motorists, right.

Two new principals have been named at Williamson County elementary schools. Oak View Elementary Acting Principal Kate Donnelly has been named principal of Walnut Grove Elementary School, and Allendale Elementary School Assistant Principal Chad Walker has been named principal of Hunters Bend Elementary School.

An expo of jewelry, clothing and accessories handcrafted by more than 60 artists hits the Vanderbilt campus this weekend.

A New Jersey company that operates 13 TGI Fridays restaurants accused of secretly replacing premium liquor with low-quality booze says it's shocked at the allegations.

Well, this is good news. The Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, recently conducted a poll that shows the highly Conservative RED state of Tennessee, is having a positive change of heart towards legalized marriage for same-sex couples.

Sisters Ashley, left, and Allyson McManus, 18, of Middletown, share a smile during an interview Thursday.

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She's a Girl Scout troop leader, PTO board member and volunteer, Sunday school teacher, serves on numerous boards from Cumberland University to Friends of Music and the Arts, and for all these reasons and more, Jenni Moscardelli is also the 15th Leadership Wilson Commitment to Leadership Award recipient.

The Cherokee County School District and school board members on Tuesday honored the valedictorians and salutatorians of the class of 2013 during its 13th annual Scholar Recognition Banquet.

"We are very happy to welcome Gary to Civil Site," said Rob Porter, CSDG managing principal.

Denise Logsdon on the front porch of her Springfield home. Her family is in the Navy, her husband's Army so they fly the flag enthusiastically.

The victim was with another 14-year-old friend looking at a gun on the front porch of the home when it discharged, police said.

A poll conducted this month for Vanderbilt University found that 49 percent of Tennesseans support gay marriage or civil unions while 46 percent are opposed to both, suggesting the state is now evenly divided on whether to extend legal recognition to same-sex couples.

Research into genetic features of pulmonary fibrosis by physicians and scientists at the University of Colorado School of Medicine may lead to improved treatment of this deadly lung disease, according to a paper published online by JAMA.

Friendship Christian School valedictorian Ethan Kearney graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average, but going to school was never about his grades.

For a talented, creative few, there's David Letterman. For most, there's a labyrinth of paperwork, hard decisions and painful sacrifices that could have dramatic repercussions on their financial health decades from now.