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On Feb. 22 a construction permit was filed on behalf of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee for new office space in Downtown Memphis.

Tennessee was among the top five states with the biggest percentage increase in residents gaining health coverage through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace during what was a record-setting open enrollment season.

Leadership Chattanooga is a thriving community of emerging local leaders exploring community issues and developing skills for successful leadership. Directed by Toya Moore, Leadership Development Director, Chattanooga Chamber, and run by the Chattanooga Chamber Foundation, the 10-month program offers comprehensive training. This includes interaction with community leaders, service projects at local schools, a police ride-along and Nashville trip to meet with state lawmakers.

Chattanooga-based health insurer BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee aims to sell a key 11-acre tract of its downtown campus as the company continues to embrace a remote-first work model.

The Supreme Court made the historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022. In 2023, the court will be hearing more cases that will have ramifications for minority rights, democracy and the environment. 

Press release content from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. BlueCross, East Tennessee State University Launching BlueSky Tennessee Institute March 8, 2021 GMT CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 8, 2021-- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has partnered with East Tennessee State University (ETSU) to create BlueSky Tennessee Institute. This groundbreaking collaboration will provide Tennessee students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree in computing...

Press release content from Business Wire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. BlueCross Foundation Opens RFP for COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Funding January 27, 2021 GMT CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 27, 2021-- The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is set to award multiple grants, totaling up to $1.7 million, to help Tennessee communities promote and support COVID-19 vaccinations. The program is designed to provide funding to leverage local knowledge, experti...