The Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation gave Belmont University’s Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine $1 million to create an endowed scholarship, with the goal of making medical school more accessible for students with "demonstrated financial need," according to a press release.

Former Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy are bankrolling a scholarship for medical students at Belmont University who face financial barriers. Why it matters: The scholarship is designed to go to students who might have struggled to afford medical school otherwise.

Knox County Criminal Court Judge Steve Sword has been appointed to the state Court of Criminal Appeals. Gov. Bill Lee's office announced the move Friday afternoon. Sword was in the middle of presiding over a vehicular homicide trial downtown in the City County Building when the word went forth.

Cleveland is expected to be awarded the next WNBA franchise, but Nashville may still be in the mix if the league adds more teams

The Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball tournament at Municipal Auditorium has turned in strong attendance so far, organizers say. Why it matters: Nashville is in the running for a WNBA expansion franchise and the community support for women's hoops is an encouraging sign.