7/11/25

LEWISBURG, Tenn. – Marshall Medical Center (MMC) recently achieved accreditation in computed tomography (CT) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). This accreditation is on a three-year term, with Marshall Medical Center last receiving the certification in 2022.

CT imaging, also known as CAT scanning, is a noninvasive procedure that produces images of the inside of the body to help physicians diagnose and tailor treatment plans for various medical conditions.

The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is only awarded to facilities meeting ACR practice parameters and technical standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed.

“At Marshall Medical, we are committed to providing high-quality imaging services and care to our patients,” said Phyllis Brown, CEO of rural hospitals for Maury Regional Health. “This reaccreditation is a testament to our team members’ continued dedication and focus on providing enhanced care for our community.”

CT is among a range of diagnostic imaging services offered by Marshall Medical Center, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, 3D mammography, ultrasound and bone densitometry. Imaging studies are conducted by skilled radiologic technologists, with results interrupted by board-certified radiologists on the Maury Regional Health medical staff.

To learn more about the services provided at Marshall Medical Center, visit MauryRegional.com/MMC. To schedule an imaging study at any Maury Regional Health location, including Marshall Medical Center, call 931.380.4044.

7/11/25

CHAPEL HILL – Tennessee State Parks officials today dedicated a universally accessible greenway at Henry Horton State Park, adding to the state parks’ standing as the most accessible in the nation.

The multi-use 1.5-mile accessible greenway features scenic views of the park and access to the Duck River, while highlighting amenities such as pollinator gardens, native grass fields, the gravesite of Gov. Henry Horton, and a historic rock wall original to the property. The multi-year greenway project was funded by grants from the Tire Environmental Act Program and the Recreation Trails Program, along with in-kind park labor, totaling $360,000.

Parks officials also thanked General Motors for a $20,000 grant to the Friends of Henry Horton for a replica millwheel at the park. The event today also served as a meet-and-greet with new Park Manager Shaun Rainone and was a kickoff to the Duck River Outdoor Expo, an annual event dedicated to the conservation and education of the Duck River, scheduled through Sunday, July 13.

The Tire Environmental Act Program re-purposes scrap tires for new uses. The new trail’s porous-pave surface includes 125,000 lbs. of crumb rubber, the equivalent of 6,220 passenger tires all sourced solely from Tennessee. The Recreation Trails Program is a federally funded, state-administered grant program for land acquisition for trails, trail maintenance, and restoration.

The millwheel, originally displayed at the Tennessee State Museum, was moved and reconstructed outside the park Visitor Center as a model of what would have been commonly found along the Duck River in the mid-19th century. The General Motors grant also went toward interpretive signage and helped in acquiring documentation about the Wilhoite Mill, which operated for nearly 100 years.

Henry Horton State Park was constructed in the 1960s on the estate of Horton, governor of Tennessee from 1927-33. The park is on the shores of the Duck River, known as the most bio-diverse river in North America.

 

7/11/25

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its second solicitation for Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment projects under the Fast Charge TN Network grant program.

Funds are available for local power companies, for-profit or non-profit organizations, and government entities, including local governments or public institutions of higher education based in Tennessee.

TDEC and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) initially partnered in 2021 to develop a statewide electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network designed to power the growth of EVs across Tennessee and reduce barriers to transportation electrification, leveraging various funding sources.

This solicitation is funded through the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust (EMT), from settlements resolving allegations that Volkswagen violated clean air standards in sales of vehicles in model years 2009-2016. The purpose of the trust is to execute environmental mitigation projects that reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides. Under the current solicitation, $2.8 million in EMT funding is available for eligible projects.

Projects implemented under this solicitation will support the continued development of the Fast Charge TN Network, building out direct current fast charging infrastructure at least every 50 miles along prioritized corridors. Following the first round of solicitation, 35 Fast Charge TN Network sites are now live and operational, and 18 sites are currently under development, but charging infrastructure gaps remain.

The Fast Charge TN Network program is managed by TDEC’s Office of Energy Programs and is intended to complement the State’s implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program, which seeks to build fast charging EV infrastructure along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. The national program is administered in the state by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).

To avoid duplicative efforts, the prioritized areas for buildout under this second round of funding are areas that TDOT, TDEC, and TVA anticipate the State’s NEVI program will not address in Alternative Fuel Corridor buildout.

Applicants must commit to owning, operating, and maintaining grant-funded EV fast-charging infrastructure for at least five years following equipment procurement, delivery, installation, and commissioning. The charging infrastructure must be publicly accessible 24/7, 365 days of the year and located within identified infrastructure gap areas.

Priority will be given to locations within designated infrastructure gap zones as defined in the interactive infrastructure gap areas map. However, these areas are subject to change prior to final award announcements. More information on eligibility considerations and application requirements may be accessed in the application manual.

Applications and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically via the TDEC online grants management system available at tdec.smartsimple.com.

Applications must be received by Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. CDT. TDEC will announce awards after conducting a comprehensive review and evaluation of all complete and eligible grant applications. Grant contracting efforts will occur shortly thereafter.

TDEC will host a mandatory application workshop webinar on July 14 from 1-3 p.m. CDT. Registration can be accessed online. The workshop will be recorded and posted on the TDEC website for applicant reference.

Applicants will be required to attend the virtual application workshop prior to application submission, either by participating during the initial webinar session or viewing the recording. The application workshop will provide guidance on the application process and program terms and conditions, including project eligibility, timelines for implementation, and reporting requirements.

Interested individuals and organizations are advised to sign up for the TDEC VW Settlement email list to be kept apprised of all future and related announcements.

For additional information on the Fast Charge TN Network, visit tn.gov/EVfastcharge. For more information on TVA’s EV programming, visit energyright.com/ev/.

For more information on the VW Settlement, visit the TDEC website at tn.gov/environment/VWSettlement.

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1. The Marshall County Board of Education will meet on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Conference Room, 700 Jones Circle.

The agenda is as follows:
* Agenda
* Public Comment
* Committee Reports/Schedule Committee Meetings
* Summer Camp Update
* Certified Sick Bank Update
* Consent Agenda
* Resolutions
* 2025-2026 Perkins Budget
* Virtual Program
* New Business
* Director’s Report
* Adjourn

Individuals who wish to address the Board during the public comment period for actionable items on the agenda see Board Policy 1.404 Appeals and Appearances Before the Board.

2. The Marshall County Board of Education Policy Committee will meet Monday, July 14, 2025 immediately following the regular scheduled board meeting in the Central Office, 700 Jones Circle.

Independence Day Trash Schedule will not be interrupted on Friday, July 4th. It will run on schedule.