4+ week, 10+ hour ago   (301+ words) A new report finds 12 rural Tennessee hospitals for immediate closure (Credit: Getty images) A dozen small, rural Tennessee hospitals are at "immediate risk" for closure, potentially exacerbating a longstanding problem in a state with one of the highest hospital closure…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (492+ words) (The Center Square) – Two companies that received Tennessee grant funds for job creation but failed to meet their obligations are repaying them, according to a spokesman with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. FastTrack grants are awarded to…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (221+ words) Most tick and mosquito bites result in only minor local skin irritation. However, some people may develop mild influenza-like symptoms, and in rare instances, tick- and mosquito-borne diseases can cause severe illness or death. For some tick and mosquito-borne diseases,…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (221+ words) Tennessee experienced a sharp decline in measures of child well-being in recent years, according to a state-by-state assessment of federal economic, educational, census and health data analyzed yearly by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The foundation’s “2026 Kids Count Data Book” examined…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (559+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One of summer’s tiniest threats is sending more Tennesseans to the emergency room. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been 26 reported ER visits due to tick bites in the Southeast, including Tennessee,…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (50+ words) according to data from the March of Dimes. Tuesday will bring an updated look at the state of inflation in the US as the war in Iran pressures global fuel... Tennessee ranks last for maternal mortality, according to data from…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago   (261+ words) Tennessee is one step closer to banning kratom, a substance derived from a plant native to Southeast Asia, that sparked debate among lawmakers and users. Some people say kratom helps curb opioid addiction and manage pain. The Food and Drug…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (727+ words) A report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) highlights the worst cities in the United States for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. According to the report, climate change is leading to more intense pollen seasons, allowing…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (71+ words) The “Take Back Your Health” tour reached Nashville as RFK Jr. and Gov. Bill Lee gathered at the state Capitol to promote wellness initiatives and discuss national public health priorities. RFK Jr. brings ‘Take Back Your Health’ tour to Tennessee…...