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There were 34 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Tennessee during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 8.1% decrease from the previous week.

Week ending Oct. 29: 18 deaths among Hispanic people in Tennessee

There were 18 Hispanic people who died in Tennessee in the week ending Oct. 29, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Tennessee during week Oct. 29

Tennessee's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

355 people die from diseases of the heart in Tennessee during week ending Nov. 5

There were 355 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Tennessee in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 21.6% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

24 people die in Tennessee from kidney disease in week ending Nov. 12, 2022

There were 24 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Tennessee during the week ending Nov. 12, 2022, a 20% increase over the previous week.

197 people die from cancer in Tennessee during week ending Oct. 29

There were 197 deaths from cancer reported in Tennessee in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 18.6% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

Week ending October 29 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Tennessee

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 281 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending October 29.

Tennessee: 57 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died during week ending October 29

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 57 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending October 29.

55 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Tennessee during week ending Oct. 29

There were 55 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Tennessee in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

59 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Tennessee during week ending Oct. 29

There were 59 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Tennessee in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 5.6% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

301 people die from cancer in Tennessee during week ending Nov. 5

There were 301 deaths from cancer reported in Tennessee in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 18.3% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

Lipscomb University Former Bison, legendary athletic administrator receives Chicago Shining Light Award

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2022

The latest stop on the Be A Light tour was Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday, Nov. 1, where alumni, prospective students, donors and friends gathered to hear the latest updates from Lipscomb University

Fisk University The 2022 Volleyball Season Comes to an End

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2022

The 2022 Volleyball Season Comes to an End

Pellissippi State Community College Online reading series features authors James E. Cherry, Jane Harrington

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2022

The James Agee Online Reading Series returns this fall, continuing a tradition that started seven years ago as an on-campus literature conference at Pellissippi State Community College

52 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Tennessee during week ending Oct. 29

There were 52 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Tennessee in the week ending Oct. 29, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

80 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Tennessee during week ending Nov. 5

There were 80 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Tennessee in the week ending Nov. 5, making up 4.9% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

98 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Tennessee during week ending Nov. 5

There were 98 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Tennessee in the week ending Nov. 5, making up six% of total deaths by all causes in Tennessee.

44 people die from diabetes mellitus in Tennessee during week ending Oct. 29