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63-year-old man who was missing from Oak Ridge found dead after crash on Asheville Highway
SUMMARY: An Oakridge man named John Thomas, who was the subject of a Silver Alert issued by TBI agents, has died in a car crash. Thomas had been missing for two days before he was found dead. According to state troopers, he was driving on Asheville Highway when he veered off the road, hit a curb, and flipped his car. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The Oak Ridge Police Department said he was reported missing on Sept. 19, and TBI posted to social media on Monday that he had been found dead.
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Rep. Andy Ogles calls for National Guard to be deployed in Nashville
SUMMARY: Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) called for National Guard deployment in Nashville, citing rising violent crime and accusing Mayor Freddie O’Connell of allowing “international gangs” to operate. This follows FBI data listing Memphis and Nashville among the top ten U.S. cities for violent crime. Mayor O’Connell’s office criticized Ogles for disrespecting Nashville police and noted his lack of local ties. Ogles emphasized the need for law enforcement and suggested President Trump might send troops to secure cities like Nashville, Memphis, and Chicago. Tennessee Gov. Lee expressed openness to federal collaboration on crime strategies, affirming continued partnership with the Trump administration.
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Service & Sacrifice: Medal of Honor heroes reunite in Chattanooga, sharing stories valor
SUMMARY: East Tennessee, birthplace of the Medal of Honor, hosts gatherings honoring its rare recipients—fewer than 3,500 among 41 million servicemembers, with under 65 living today. The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in Chattanooga preserves this legacy, highlighting heroes like Jacob Parrott, the first recipient, and local legends such as Captain Larry Taylor. Past events in Knoxville and Gettysburg connected recipients with communities, sharing stories of valor and sacrifice. Many recipients, like WWII veteran Woody Williams and Paul Huff, embody humility despite extraordinary heroism. The upcoming gathering in Chattanooga emphasizes a homecoming, celebrating courage, remembrance, and the enduring spirit of America’s most honored warriors.
The annual gathering of America’s most exclusive group of warriors returns to East Tennessee for an unprecedented third time.
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Nashville State, VUMC Partnership Continues to Fast-Track Surgical Support Careers – The Tennessee Tribune
SUMMARY: Nashville State Community College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have partnered to offer VUMC employees a 12-week fast-track training program to become Certified Central Sterile Processing (CSP) Technicians. CSP Technicians play a vital role in surgical support by sterilizing and managing medical instruments. The program includes classroom instruction, hands-on training, and clinical immersion at VUMC’s Case Cart Operations Center. VUMC covers tuition and pays employees during training. Now in its third cohort, the program has trained 18 students, with eight currently enrolled. Graduates earn Healthcare Sterile Processing Association certification and transition into full-time roles at VUMC, addressing critical workforce needs.
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