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Tennessee State Veterans Homes more than $1M in the red | Tennessee

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7 months ago

November 26, 2024

www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2024-11-26 10:35:00

SUMMARY: The Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes Board is facing a $1.1 million shortfall in the first four months of the fiscal year, primarily due to reliance on agency nurses. Efforts to eliminate this dependency could save 33% per dollar spent on agency staff. Staffing issues have also led to citations from the Department of Veteran Affairs, especially at the Murfreesboro facility, which received low ratings. Competition for workers from companies like Amazon has strained resources. The board plans to improve occupancy rates to break even financially. A new veterans’ home in Arlington is under construction, financed by federal and state funds.

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Nashville’s home listings are outpacing closings, new report shows

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10 hours ago

June 30, 2025

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wpln.org – Cynthia Abrams – 2025-06-30 04:48:00

SUMMARY: Construction permits for single-family homes in Tennessee are declining, while permits for multifamily homes have surged by 62%, signaling more apartments and townhomes ahead. The housing market remains balanced with steady employment, construction, and prices, but inventory has increased sharply—Nashville’s listings are up 37% from last year. Despite nearly 13,000 homes on the market in Nashville, fewer than 3,000 have sold this year, showing closings lagging behind listings. Home prices rose 3.71% statewide, below the national average. Price increases vary regionally, with the highest gains in Sullivan County, east Tennessee. Overall, market dynamics reflect changing housing preferences and construction trends.

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Zoo Knoxville looking for help naming new red wolf pups, bat-eared fox kits

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24 hours ago

June 29, 2025

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www.wkrn.com – Hope McAlee – 2025-06-29 14:58:00

SUMMARY: Zoo Knoxville is inviting the public to help name two red wolf pups and two bat-eared fox kits from its newest litters. Six red wolf pups were born in April and six bat-eared fox kits in May. People can submit name suggestions online or in person near the bat-eared fox exhibit between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., receiving a sticker while supplies last. On July 4, the zoo will select five favorite names per animal, opening a public vote until July 10. The chosen names will be announced July 11. Red wolves are among the world’s most endangered canids.

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Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular for June 29, 2025

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1 day ago

June 29, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WKRN News 2 – 2025-06-29 06:26:15

SUMMARY: Davis Nolan’s Fishing Funtacular on June 29, 2025, highlights the exciting fishing season across Tennessee rivers and lakes. Fishermen from various locations have shared photos of their catches, including young Will with his first fish, Rae Lynn with a large mouth bass at Ike’s Pond, and Sydney Pender winning most fish at the Springfield Fishing Rodeo for the third year. Other notable catches include a white bass at Old Hickory Lake, a 4.3-pound largemouth bass caught on a kayak by Nicholas O’Neill, and a night fishing hog catch by Seth Buttrum at Percy Priest Lake. Viewers are encouraged to email their fishing photos to the show.