Regions Focuses Charitable Donations on Free Events

Regions Bank is focusing its charitable donations on free community events, including free admission to Cheekwood, the Frist Center and the Adventure Science Center. The lineup was announced Wednesday.

A new, national survey shows more people than ever think colleges and universities could trim spending without sacrificing quality. The opinion trend could have ramifications for public funding of higher education.

The Tennessee State Employee Association asked Governor Phil Bredesen Tuesday to cut their bonus in his recommended budget as a way to save jobs. Bredesen said no.

Tennessee Valley Authority officials told state lawmakers Tuesday the costs of dredging the Emory River are up, but so is the quality of the water in the river.

By summer, the Tennessee Department of Transportation expects to propose a plan to allow lone drivers to pay to use the car pool lane.

A mysterious fungus that’s been killing bats by the hundreds of thousands across the Northeast has reached Tennessee. State biologists have confirmed the first cases of White Nose Syndrome in the state.

Congressman Zach Wamp says he’s kicking his campaign for governor into high gear. Wamp’s announcement at the state capitol Tuesday comes as the money leader for the GOP nomination started running his first TV ads over the weekend.

Middle Tennessee is putting together a long-term plan for regional mass transit, which could include an expanded bus and train network. As the plan takes shape, a looming question is who’s going to pay for it, and how.

Tennessee Republicans expect a boost from Tea Party enthusiasm building in the state.

The Duck River is featured in this month’s National Geographic for being one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world. It’s the only site in North America to be noted in the magazine.