We Are MT

15/06/2020

Have you ever wondered why June is the most common month for weddings or where the phrase "Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue" comes from? Wonder no longer, we have added these answers and more to our Didya Know page today!

https://www.wearemidtn.com/didya-know

"Where Did That Saying Come From?" is a weekly column to be featured here on We are MT that explores words and phrases whose origins have long been forgotten.

26/05/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/winner-s-circle

26/05/2020

25/05/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/tennessee-highway-patrol-to-have-high-visibility-during-memorial-day-holiday

20/05/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/the-gates-of-graceland-are-re-opening-on-thursday-may-21

During the re-opening phase, restaurant capacities will be reduced by 50% and outdoor patio seating will also be available...

20/05/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/tennessee-begins-extended-unemployment-benefits-program

PEUC provides an additional 13 weeks of unemployment compensation to eligible claimants who...

20/05/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/oprah-winfrey-donates-2m-to-nashville-during-pandemic

$2 million to NashvilleNurtures, a collaboration with Mount Zion Baptist Church and Tennessee State University, Winfrey’s alma mater...

20/05/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/tennessee-to-pause-memorial-day-construction-lane-closures

AAA is not issuing a Memorial Day travel forecast this year for the first time in 20 years...

01/05/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/covid-19-testing-locations-this-weekend

Here are locations that will be offering free testing for COVID-19 this weekend.

27/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/makers-gotta-make-finding-solace-joy-in-dangerous-times

The creative arts are soothing, fill time, and keep our minds and hands busy...

27/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/tennessee-oks-most-restaurants-to-reopen-as-virus-cases-grow

The governor's office clarified over the weekend that counties would hold the sole authority when it came to reopening...

27/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/summer-and-fall-registration-continues-for-tech-students

Current students are beginning to look forward to the summer and fall semesters...

14/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/tdec-announces-10-towns-participating-in-tennessee-downtowns-program

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has announced...

14/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/virus-era-decisions-way-too-many-and-each-with-high-stakes

The notion of decision fatigue has been around for a long time...

14/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/provost-some-students-essential-to-mtsu-workforce-but-health-remains-top-priority

Students who want to work, and can do so safely, continue working...

14/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/lee-safer-at-home-order-extended-reopen-economy-on-may-1

Our economy cannot stay shut down for months on end...

14/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/ficosa-confirms-furloughs-until-may-1

The $50 million Cookeville facility opened in 2016, following the closure of the Crossville facility...

10/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/wiped-out-of-toilet-paper-here-s-why

Companies are trying to increase output by making fewer varieties of toilet paper...

09/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/artist-relief-will-distribute-5-000-grants-to-artists-in-dire-financial-emergencies-due-to-covid-19

A coalition of national arts grantmakers have come together to create an emergency initiative...

09/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/how-long-can-the-coronavirus-live-on-a-variety-of-objects

James Clark You’ve just bought a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread. So how long can the coronavirus live on the $3.19 change you’ve handed by the clerk? According to recent studies, COVID-19 can live about four hours on the pennies in your pocket and four days on the bills you just placed in yo...

09/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/coronavirus-scams-guard-against-fraud-cures-and-other-cons

Report suspected scams to your state attorney general, the FBI, the Federal Trade Commission or the Better Business Bureau...

09/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/bluecross-to-cover-full-treatment-costs-for-covid-19

BCBS waive all member cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatments, including hospitalizations, through May 31, 2020...

09/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/filing-for-unemployment-in-tennessee-state-adds-staff-to-help-speed-claims

As more than 250,000 Tennesseans are facing layoffs...

08/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/how-to-celebrate-easter-with-your-kids-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown

Easter is going to be very different this year...

08/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/mellow-mushroom-pizza-in-murfreesboro-closes-doors-permanently

The closure was announced in the restaurant's page, which was later deactivated...

08/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/virus-survivor-tells-his-story-of-battling-and-beating-thedeadly-covid-19

Cannon County Commissioner Took On His Most Prolific Position Yet as Being a Survivor of the Deadly Pandemic Sweeping the Country

08/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/mtsu-allows-students-to-opt-in-to-pass-fail-grading-amid-covid-19

MTSU opts in to pass-fail grading for the spring semester and all in-person summer courses are cancelled...

08/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/china-s-virus-pandemic-epicenter-wuhan-ends-76-day-lockdown

Chinese authorities are allowing residents of Wuhan to once again travel in and out of the sprawling city...

04/04/2020

Important Announcement

Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, it is with a heavy heart that we must inform you that we are postponing the publication of our "Best of Middle Tennessee" winners announcements until further notice. We strive to produce a superior product and feel that a delay in production will provide us the opportunity to meet, if not exceed, expectations. We will continue to update We Are MT with all things Middle Tennessee, with a dash of national news, to keep our readership informed during these troubling times. We thank you for your understanding and continued support. Please stay tuned for an updated date for the release of our Best of Middle Tennessee's winners announcement publication.

04/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/all-tennessee-state-parks-close-effective-april-4

This closure is effective April 4, 2020 and will be in place through April 14, 2020...

03/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/q-a-how-to-get-aid-for-a-small-business-hit-by-virus-crisis

Millions of small business owners will be turning to the government...

02/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/april-1-rent-s-due-many-struggle-to-pay-in-virus-outbreak

It's the first of the month, and everybody knows the rent's due...

02/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/animals-and-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

At this time, there is no evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread COVID-19...

02/04/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/ut-extension-identifies-resources-for-direct-farm-marketers-during-covid-19-outbreak

CSAs, agritourism operators, others changing their business models...

20/03/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/q-a-what-does-90-day-tax-payment-delay-mean-for-filers

Some questions and answers about the delay...

20/03/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/gov-lee-scales-back-tennessee-spending-amid-virus-outbreak

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday proposed funneling money into relief for tornado and health crises...

10/03/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/tech-faculty-duo-to-help-tornado-victims-recover-computer-files

Following a disaster, recovering computer files can be a challenge. But a pair of Tennessee Tech faculty want to help...

10/03/2020

https://www.wearemidtn.com/post/tennessee-unemployment-rate-remained-steady-last-month

The unemployment rate in Tennessee...